About Us : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is VictorsFood?
Australia’s best food experience company. We create memorable, interactive food experiences. See About Us.
What can I do with VictorsFood?
Have a food experience:
 Team building in a variety of formats, with special attention to Christmas parties, conference events, client entertaining
Hands-on Cooking: scheduled cooking classes, private cooking parties
Food Travel: International food tours, Domestic food tours, Sydney market tours
Shopping: We sell a range of fantastic products: gift baskets, stainless steel induction cookware, gift certificates - including our exclusive "No Risk" Gift Certificate....
Or, benefit from our years of experience through food consulting, food coaching & training, food facilitation and presentations.
Where are you located?
Our headquarters is on Foodie Lovers' Danks St, Waterloo. But we work everywhere. Most cooking classes and public events are held near our headquarters. If you need specific information on the location of a particular class or event, please contact us.
Team Building
What type of events can we choose?
VictorsFood offer 4 team building cooking formats that can be adapted to suit your requirements:
We also adapt these formats for Christmas parties, conference events, client entertaining. What better ice breaker for your conference attendees? Or get your team interacting with key clients?
We host team cooking Christmas parties for corporates, businesses, community groups, sporting groups, friends, social clubs, teams of any kind.
Can we make it competitive?
Yes. We can make your cooking team building event as competitive as you like or more relaxing and social – it’s all up to you. Try our MasterChef Challenge. We can tailor any of our offerings to make them more competitive, from time challenges with or without recipes, to judging & prizes for the best food, outstanding Master Chef or the new upcoming TV star.
Can we incorporate other activities into our event?
Yes, it’s easy for us to build in other activities such as wine tastings, etc.
Where can we do our event?
Team building cooking events can be done at your office, hotel, conference centre or home. We can also recommend venues to suit your event. Off-premise venues incur extra charges.
Does VictorsFood travel outside of Sydney?
Yes. We are totally portable, so we can create a corporate team building event for you anywhere in Australia, or how about South America? We are totally portable and can run any size event from 8 to 300. Whether you've got your own venue, or need to hire one of ours, we are totally portable. We are based in Sydney and travel to you in Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle, Wollongong, Perth, Adelaide, or Darwin! We have a venue in Rio de Janiero!
Do we really get to cook?
Yes. You are the chefs for the day. Our Presenters guide you in the right direction.
What if we only want to cook a little?
If you like, we can cook part of the meal.
What if I can’t cook?
We have worked with people who can’t even boil an egg, so don’t fret. Our Presenters are trained chefs and patient teachers; they will have you chopping, dicing and sizzling in no time all with good humour and your experience level in mind.
What do we cook?
Menus are designed for your event, featuring fresh seasonal produce. See [Food Adventures : Team Building : How it works - Menus]
What if someone has food allergies or special dietary needs (e.g. no nuts, lactose intolerant, celiac, vegetarian, no pork, etc)?
We will work with you to make sure allergies and food requirements are respected.
What about drinks and alcohol?
Our events are BYO drinks and alcohol. We can give you a good source for wines, etc. to be delivered to the venue or you can organise yourself. We will make sure they are chilled and served within responsible service of alcohol guidelines.
What about music?
As each team building event is different, we select upbeat music to keep the team movin' and groovin’. Sometimes teams even break out into their own dance routines (which can sometimes be a bit scary) but it’s all in good fun! We can also theme the music to the event.
What about photos and recipes?
We take photos throughout the event so expect some very interesting shots that may surprise you. Recipes and photos will all be sent to you the day after the event for you to share with your team.
Do we have to wear anything special?
Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes and just bring lots of good energy. We don’t supply aprons for private events, so if you want you can either purchase VictorsFood aprons or bring your own on the day.
Can we purchase party favours for our team?
Yes. VictorsFood aprons make great party favours for only $20 (plus GST) each. These are high-quality durable cotton aprons which make great take home gifts for the team to remember this special day and to keep them cooking for a long time to come. We can suggest and supply everything from party poppers to chef knives, kitchen accessories and gift hampers.
Do we have to pay for venue rental and party equipment?
Most events incur venue and equipment hire charges unless we are using your facilities. We arrange all the rental equipment for you, plates, cutlery, etc. and invoice you for this. We will quote this ahead of time for your approval.
What are the costs?
- Charges are based on the format you decide on, group size, venue and equipment rental and any extras you request.
- Some costs vary by location.
- Our events include fantastic food (no one will go away hungry), expert charismatic Presenters to facilitate meeting your group’s objectives, recipes, ingredients, basic kitchen equipment, music, site set-up and cleaning at the end of the event, music and photos.
- If site inspection is required, the cost is $150 +GST in Sydney. Otherwise, please enquire.
- Does not include venue hire or additional equipment rental.
- Our events are not subject to Fringe Benefits Tax, as they are Training Sessions.
How do I Book?
Contact Us
p: 1300 337 011
p: +612 9698 7684
e: info@victorsfood.com
w: fill out our web enquiry form for a quote within 1 business day.
What credit cards do you accept?
Visa and MasterCard – a 3% credit card surcharge applies. American Express & JCB – a 3.7% credit card surcharge applies.
Can I pay by EFT?
Yes. We will send you an invoice with details to complete the payment. If you are paying EFT, please let us know so we can confirm when it comes into the account, and remember to put your name and the invoice reference in the memo.
Cooking Classes
What is included in cooking classes?
The class includes tuition, ingredients, recipes, hands-on cooking, a glass of wine (BYO wine if you would like a bit more with your meal) and a meal. When the cooking is done, you enjoy the feast you've created along with some new friends, so leave yourself time to enjoy this.
What if I can’t cook?
We have worked with people who can’t even boil an egg, so don’t fret. Our Presenters are trained chefs and patient teachers; they will have you chopping, dicing and sizzling in no time all with good humour and your experience level in mind.
What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions (e.g. lactose intolerant, celiac, vegetarian, no pork, etc)?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. We will do our best to accommodate you, although not all dishes will be suitable. Make sure you talk to Victor at the class to be clear about what will be okay for you to eat.
Do I need to wear anything special?
Wear closed, low-heeled shoes. We will loan you an apron (or you can buy a top quality VictorsFood apron for $22.00 (incl. GST).
What time do classes start?
The class starts promptly at 11am, please try to arrive 5 minutes early to allow time to settle in.
What time do classes end?
Classes are scheduled to end at 2pm, but they sometimes run a bit over as people often enjoy lingering over their food and conversation with newfound friends.
How do I Book?
Contact Us
p: 1300 337 011
p: +612 9698 7684
e: bookings@victorsfood.com
w: book & pay online.
What credit cards do you accept?
Visa and MasterCard – a 3% credit card surcharge applies. American Express & JCB – a 3.7% credit card surcharge applies.
Can I pay by EFT?
Yes. We will send you an invoice with details to complete the payment. If you are paying EFT, please let us know so we can confirm when it comes into the account, and remember to put your name and the invoice reference in the memo.
Can I pay on the day?
Yes. You can pay on the day if that is better for you, but please note our cancellation policy still applies.
What if I have to cancel?
Unfortunately, because of the cost of ingredients and preparation, if you cancel within 3 days of a class we still require payment of any outstanding amounts; no refunds will be issued for payments already made. Cancellation by you more than 3 days before a class will get a full credit for another class; but, it's better to send someone in your place.
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