Happy Hour Iron Chef

Match your creative genius against your co-workers in this spirited, fast-paced format! Guests are greeted with a European cheese and fruit board and beverage bar including non-alcoholic beverages for a 1/2-hour reception. Each team, led by a chef instructor, engages in a 90-minute cooking competition creating 2 savory appetizers and a sweet appetizer. Judging takes place during the final half hour while guests mingle and indulge in the hors d'oeuvres that they’ve created. Optionally, you can enhance this event with a fun cocktail competition and then sip and sample while you nosh and mingle!

Layout | 2.5 Hours

  • 30 minutes: reception with European cheese and fruit board and Blue Ribbon’s signature non-alcoholic beverages (optional wine and beer package available)

  • 1 1/2 hours hands-on cooking competition

  • 30 minutes: dining and imbibing at our lakeside tables

  • Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a European cheese and fruit board and beverage bar including non-alcoholic beverages for a 30 min reception. After a brief group introduction and explanation, guests are divided into teams and introduced to their chef instructors.

  • Guests will participate in the hands-on competition for 90 minutes. Each group will create two savory and one sweet appetizer. Judging takes place during the final half hour while guests are indulging in the appetizers that they have created.

  • Optionally, you can add on a fun cocktail competition. Sip and sample your creations while you nosh on your appetizers and mingle.