You need a life-enriching team activity that sparks connection, supports wellness and sustainability, and shows real appreciation.
You know good food brings people together, but you're looking for more than another team lunch or happy hour.
You want to provide an uplifting experience that feeds their health, fuels their focus, and builds a stronger culture.
You have to deliver more than health insurance and ping pong tables.
You’re in good company.
Across industries, employers are stepping up because the data is clear: Employees are disengaged, distracted, and burned out. Providing meaningful experiences has never been more important for retention, wellness, and performance. Real-life skills are making employees happier, healthier, and more connected.
“Thank you for doing these sessions with our Tillamook County Creamery Association team members. It gives us time to show Genuine Care in how we feed ourselves. This also allowed us to focus on our well-being together and learn some great new recipes.”
Why Plants?
🍅 Healthier employees
A plant-rich diet helps prevent expensive chronic illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes - two of the biggest drivers of rising healthcare expenses.
🌱 Stronger Teams, Fewer Sick Days
A nourishing way of eating supports immunity, mental clarity, and emotional resilience - keeping employees thriving at work and beyond.
🍉 A Healthier Planet
Better for your people, better for the Earth. (And better for your bottom line.) As the EAT-Lancet Commission reports: “Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.”
🍋 Delicious, Beautiful, Joyful
Plant foods are colorful, satisfying, and full of flavor when you know how to work with them!
Trust me! I have been doing this for 25 years.
I work with all ages, skill levels, and dietary preferences from nonprofits to law firms, corporate to the trades, marketing teams to schools. Students build confidence, skills, and habits that fuel them. No fancy equipment or 3-hour recipes required. I keep it simple, doable, fun, and of course the food is soooo soooo good.
Class Topics Examples
Easy Weeknight Meals
Quick, satisfying dinners built on health-promoting ingredients - designed to reduce stress and increase consistency.
Flavor Boosts: Sauces & Dressings That Do More
Small-batch condiments that elevate meals while supporting nutrient absorption, gut health, and reduced sodium.
Pantry Upgrade
Stock a plant-forward pantry with staples that simplify cooking and support sustainable eating habits.
Smarter Snacks + Sweets
Blood-sugar-friendly, nutrient-dense bites to support energy, focus, and metabolic health between meals.
Flavor Forward, Plant Powered
Everyday meals that center plants without sacrificing satisfaction.
Healthy Freezer Meals
Nutrient-dense recipes to make ahead and enjoy all week.
Better Breakfasts
Quick, balanced options for busy mornings.
Small Changes, Big Impact: Cooking with Consistency
A simple approach to setting achievable cooking goals and making small changes in the kitchen that lead to lasting habits for better health and are climate-smart.
Sodium-Smart, Flavor-Forward
Techniques to reduce salt without giving up bold, satisfying flavor.
Greens for Good Health
Learn how to prepare and incorporate a variety of leafy greens into everyday meals, boosting nutrient intake for long-term wellness.
Whole Vegetable Cooking
Discover how to maximize the use of every part of your veggies - from root to stem to leaf - creating zero-waste, nutrient-packed meals.
Welcome to the Lentilhood (or other single ingredient topics)
A deep dive into the versatility and big bold potential of this little nutrient dense legume.
1 Hour of Prep, Lunches All Week
Learn to create balanced, make-ahead meals that support blood sugar and energy throughout the day.
Choose in person or virtual; quarterly/seasonally, monthly, or à la carte.
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“This was my favorite wellness event because I learned so many things that I’ll use right away!”
“It was so much fun and the best hour of my week! Blessed to work for a company that cares and organizes these types of events.”
““This would be a great addition to any corporate or union wellness program. Lauren is creative, relatable and flexible, making it possible for her to reach groups and individuals who wouldn’t normally seek out plant-forward cooking classes. ”
“I’ve been watching a variety of cooking videos on YouTube but your class had a different vibe (more intimate, personal) and I appreciated the ability to ask questions and get specific tips.”
“I never thought about a time in my life that cooking skills would be so important to my health, and my ability to balance my budget. I use these cooking skills weekly if not daily!”
“It was so special to enjoy our cakes together on our video call later that evening. Really made it feel like we were around the same table enjoying the same dish!”
— Virtual cook-along participant
“Several clients adopted diet changes because of her classes and have seen immediate results! Not only was the class informative and fun, it was also grounded in principles of justice, equity, and inclusion.”
— HIV Services Coordinator, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
“I absolutely loved what we prepared and enjoyed some new tastes that I otherwise wouldn’t have experienced. ”
— Participant from Nike
“My passion for food grew immensely and I walked away knowing so many more skills than I could have imagined. ”
— NUNM Graduate Student
FAQ’s
How will it work at my location if we don’t have a kitchen you can use?
No problem! As long as there’s a sink, two tables, and an electrical outlet nearby (unless the recipes don’t require electricity), we’re good.
Do you do cooking experiences for groups of clients, like instead of going golfing?
Absolutely! It’s a really fun way to switch it up.Can we do a virtual activity if we have employees in multiple time zones?
Yep.Will all of the food be vegan?
It can be but doesn’t have to be! We’ll come up with the menu together so that everyone is accommodated.What exactly is “plant-forward”?
A style of cooking and eating that emphasizes and celebrates, but is not limited to, plant-based foods - including fruits and vegetables (produce); whole grains; beans, other legumes (pulses) and soy foods; nuts and seeds; plant oils; and herbs and spices - and that reflects evidence-based principles of health and sustainability.Source: Menus of Change, a joint initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Nutrition and the Culinary Institute of America.