During June, gather your team to celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Month Cooking Workshop, where you’ll explore and prepare traditional LGBTQ+ inspired dishes like Rainbow Bagels, Funfetti Cupcakes, and Rainbow Fruit Tart. Indulging in these colorful treats allows you to savor their delightful tastes while also appreciating the history and cultural significance behind these recipes, as well as the ingredients that make them unique to the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month Cooking Workshops
Rainbow Bagel
On the menu:
Rainbow Bagels with Strawberry Cream Cheese
Optional beverage pairing:
Bloody Mary, Prosecco, Coffee Tasting
Workshop duration:
90 min
Dietary info:
Vegetarian
Have fun whipping up a batch of colorful and delicious rainbow bagels. Learn to color, knead and twist the dough. Top these off with a homemade strawberry cream cheese for a special kind of snack or breakfast. (Vegetarian)
Group Size:
| < 5 | 5 – 30 | 31 – 50 | 50+ |
| $645 | $129/pp | $119/pp | $109/pp |
Virtual event rate includes personal chef, dedicated event planner, ingredient delivery, taxes and all service fees.
Funfetti Cupcakes
On the menu:
Funfetti Cupcakes with Sweet Surprise Filling (+30 mins)
Optional beverage pairing:
Tea Tasting, Coffee Tasting
Workshop duration:
60-90 min
Dietary info:
Vegetarian
These celebratory vanilla funfetti cupcakes are filled with delicious sprinkles, a delightful surprise in every bite. Upgrade your treat with a Sweet Surprise Filling add-on to sprinkle some more joy in your life. (Vegetarian)
Group Size:
| < 5 | 5 – 30 | 31 – 50 | 50+ |
| $645 | $129/pp | $119/pp | $109/pp |
Virtual event rate includes personal chef, dedicated event planner, ingredient delivery, taxes and all service fees.
Rainbow Fruit Tart
On the menu:
Colorful Rainbow Fruit Tart
Optional beverage pairing:
Prosecco
Workshop Duration:
90 min
Dietary info:
Vegetarian
The rainbow has been a long standing symbol of Pride. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. While a fruit tart will never do it justice, it does remind us of the diversity in our world and how it makes things better. (Vegetarian)
Group Size:
| < 5 | 5 – 30 | 31 – 50 | 50+ |
| $745 | $149/pp | $139/pp | $129/pp |
Virtual event rate includes personal chef, dedicated event planner, ingredient delivery, taxes and all service fees.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Celebrating Pride Month
What is the history of Pride Month?
Pride Month is an annual celebration that takes place every June to honor the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and other sexual and gender minorities) community. It is a time to raise awareness, advocate for equal rights, and celebrate the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. The history of Pride Month can be traced back to several key events:
- Stonewall Riots (June 1969): The origin of Pride Month can be traced back to the Stonewall Riots, which took place at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City. In the early hours of June 28, 1969, the bar was raided by the police, which was a common occurrence at the time. However, on this particular night, the patrons and community members decided to fight back, leading to several days of protests and clashes with law enforcement. The riots were a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement and inspired activists to organize and demand change.
- First Pride Parades (June 1970): In the year following the Stonewall Riots, activists organized the first Pride parades, then called “Christopher Street Liberation Day” in honor of the street where the Stonewall Inn was located. These parades took place in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco on June 28, 1970, to mark the anniversary of the riots. They were both a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and a demand for equal rights.
- Evolution of Pride: Over the years, Pride events expanded to other cities and countries, growing into the global phenomenon it is today. In addition to parades, Pride Month now features numerous events, including festivals, workshops, concerts, and more, that bring together the LGBTQ+ community and its allies to celebrate, educate, and advocate for equal rights.
- Official Recognition: In the United States, Pride Month gained official recognition in 1999 when President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation designating June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.” Subsequent presidents, such as Barack Obama, also issued annual proclamations in support of Pride Month. In 2016, President Obama designated the Stonewall Inn as a national monument to honor its historical significance in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The history of Pride Month is marked by struggle, resilience, and progress. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and equality while also celebrating the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history.
ENGAGING. UNIQUE. FUN.
How Rockoly Events Work
STEP 1
Tell Us About Your Team
How many participants will be joining? Any vegetarians, vegans in the mix? Looking for a casual lunch break, a dinner party, or maybe a Happy Hour or Wine Tasting? Your event is fully customizable!
STEP 2
Choose A Workshop
Select from our exciting Pride Month cooking workshop menus, or create your own. Fan favorite options include Traditional Pasta Making, Mexican Street Tacos and Quick Italian Pizza.
STEP 3
Connect & Have Fun!
A Rockoly chef will guide your team through the workshop and help foster interaction. And at the end, your team will enjoy a delicious meal together!
"We LOVE Rockoly. Bonusly recently partnered with Chef Emily for a fun and interactive cooking class. Rockoly makes it super easy -- even sending the ingredients directly to your employees’ homes! We learned how to make a pizza from scratch, which opened up space for lots of great conversation."
Kylie Bradbury
Webinar & Social Media Specialist
