The Stocked Pot, Team Building, Catering by Simple

It all started in 1985 when Chef Donald McMillan with more than 30 years experience in the food industry purchased The Stocked Pot and Company, which was originally located at Reynolda Village. Next in 1989 Chef Don’s love of food led him to open Gisele Fine Foods, named after his wife, and take over the catering facilities at the Sawtooth Building art complex in downtown Winston-Salem. In 1991 The N.C. School of the Arts then approached him to take over operations at the Stevens Center Arts Theatre, in the heart of downtown. Chef Don named the restaurant after another woman he admired, Edith Piaf. Chef Donald McMillan operated the Triad’s famous cooking school and Catering by Simple Elegance since November 1985 until ownership changed hands to his son Andrew McMillan in 2008. Andrew has enjoyed a lifetime of great culinary experiences as his travels have taken him around the world visiting over 29 countries on six continents. During the 1996 Olympics Andrew managed the South African Pavilion in charge of feeding over 400 athletes and support personnel four meals a day, as well as catering many VIP functions for the government of South Africa. These experiences play an important part in his role as CEO and President of The Stocked Pot Cooking School and Retail Store and Culinary Team Building, Catering by Simple Elegance and Great Deals On The Web, as is evident in his extensive knowledge of wine and food at all the events he plans and caters. In November 2008 The Stocked Pot Cooking School and Retail Store moved to its current location at 381 Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Cooking skills were learned and improved, and as The Winston-Salem Journal noted, “The Stocked Pot taught Winston-Salem how to cook.” In addition, Andrew created a third online business which grew expediently from dog and cat apparel and bowls and home décor to name brand quality cookware, knives and kitchen gadgets. The Stocked Pot, Catering by Simple Elegance and Chef Donald McMillan have been noted and written about numerous times in popular media, including: Southern Living Magazine, Home Plate Cooking Show and the Rick & Bubba Show on Turner South, Southern Outdoors on Fox Sports South, The Hallmark Channel and The Sundance Channel both with Dr. Maya Angelou, North Carolina Magazine, The Culinary Review, WXII News Channel 12 Monday’s Menu–a weekly cooking show for over 16 years, and many others. Chef Donald McMillan has been active on the boards of Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority, Forsyth County Restaurant Association and Piedmont Opera Board to name a few. We are continually setting the culinary trends in the Triad and have been for over 28 years. We stay current by using local ingredients and finding new and creative ways to cook, such as using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream and much more. Our catering company, Catering by Simple Elegance, continues to gain new fans as well as keeping existing customers by fostering long term relationships. Our food styling, presentation, service and quality are well recognized in the area. Supporting family businesses and hiring local from our community keeps us mindful of our start 28 years ago. Culinary Team Building at The Stocked Pot Cooking School is a big and growing part of our business with customers such as Novant Health, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest University, Atlantic Coast Conference, PepsiCo, Reynolds American, Hanes Brands, Volvo Car Co., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney taking part in our exciting Team Building Events. Serving the entire Triad area; Winston Salem, Greensboro and High Point, including Charlotte and Raleigh and all of North Carolina, Southern Virginia and Northern South Carolina. We extend our thanks and gratitude to our customers for their continued loyalty and supporting our second generation family business. We look forward to providing you the very best in culinary experiences and customer service for another 28 years. Sincerely, Andrew C. McMillan CEO and President and Chef Donald McMillan CEC AAC Thank you for considering using our services. Please call or send us email and tell us about your cooking event or ask a question. The Stocked Pot Cooking and Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Events serves the entire Piedmont Triad area; Winston Salem, Greensboro and High Point, including Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and all surrounding cities. The Stocked Pot and Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Event serves the entire state of North Carolina, including Southern Virginia and Northern South Carolina. Contact us by calling 336-499-5844, or email at [email protected] or use our contact us form at http://www.funculinaryteambuilding.com/contact/ The Stocked Pot & Company is a Piedmont Triad culinary event planning company specializing in culinary team building events, culinary cooking parties, culinary cooking school and catering by the Piedmont Triad’s and North Carolina’s Premier Caterer, Catering by Simple Elegance. The Stocked Pot & Company 381 Jonestown Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Mailing Address: 353 Jonestown Road, Suite 157 Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Phone: [phone] Email Two Websites To Visit: thestockedpot.com - http://www.funculinaryteambuilding.com/

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The Stocked Pot & Co. in Winston-Salem, NC is a cooking school offering a great opportunity for cooking together in addition to providing a culinary experience.

Your Team Building Event  is Not Just Another Party,  It’s a  Unique Story, A Blank Page,  Waiting  to Be Written!

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The Stocked Pot Cooking School in North Carolina - Our Venue Rental

The Stocked Pot & Company is a Piedmont Triad culinary event planning company specializing in culinary team building, culinary cooking parties, culinary cooking school and catering by the Piedmont Triad’s and North Carolina’s Premier Caterer, Catering by Simple Elegance.

Beyond our culinary cooking events, our cooking school and commercial kitchen space can be rented as a venue for:

Bridal, Bachelorette and Baby Kitchen Showers

Child and Adult Birthday Parties

Cookbook Signings and Release Parties

Cooking Parties of All Types

Culinary Demonstrations by Associations and Gourmet Food Manufacturers

Dinner with Friends

Kitchen Space to Test Product Ideas

Photo Shoots

Press Conferences and Product Rollouts

Private Kitchen for Recipe Testing or Development

Rehearsal Dinners

Television and Video Production

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We Would Love to Hear From You, Get In Touch With Us!

The Results are Beyond Delicious!

Frequently Asked Questions

 What parts of North Carolina does The Stocked Pot Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Serve?    

The Stocked Pot & Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Activities and Events in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are located in the Piedmont Triad, near Greensboro and High Point and near Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill. Not only does The Stocked Pot Culinary Team Building serve all of North Carolina, we also serve Virginia and South Carolina. Contact us by calling 336-499-5844, or email us using our Contact Us form.

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Culinary Cooking Parties and Activities

Ready, Get Set, Let’s Cook!

We’ll Be The Butter To Your Toast!

Nothing pulls family and friends together better than fun in the kitchen–add a fabulous meal as a reward and you’ve got a winning event! Family and Friends Cooking Parties are HOT! They are becoming the preferred way of bringing people together. Cooking together is a wonderful way of getting to know your extended family and friends. Your event is not just another party; it’s a unique story–a blank page waiting to be written!

The Stocked Pot & Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Activities and Events in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are located in the Piedmont Triad, near Greensboro and High Point and near Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill and travel to South Carolina and Virginia also creates customized programs and events for family reunions as well as larger events. Our wonderful customers have found that our specialized approach is a fun and engaging way to build on existing relationships and to forge new ones!

“Food is the perfect medium for bringing people together regardless of cultural and social barriers. Allow us to help your family and friends become more harmonious using our proven method of culinary cooking parties.” – Andrew McMillan CEO and President

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Team Building by The Stocked Pot and Company Cooking School in North Carolina

What Is Team Building?

A team is a group of people working together toward a common goal. Team building is the process of enabling that group of people to reach their goal. Skills will be learned and team work will be accomplished as each team member must complete their portion of the meal in the allocated time span, as the group will all dine at the same time. Teams must execute their mission and coordinate to complete their missions. Our chefs will be there to help guide the teams in these challenges.

What Are The Advantages of Team Building?

Team building can improve motivation, cohesiveness and productivity in your group. Team building with food is a natural and fun opportunity for your corporate team leaders and employees to enhance their job achievement skills.

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The Stocked Pot and Company Cooking School - The Team Building Results Are Beyond Delicious!

Nothing pulls a team together better than fun in the kitchen–add a fabulous meal as a reward and you’ve got a winning event! If you are looking for a professional, yet, fun way to bring team members together, this is it! Our space is warm and inviting and lends itself to easy conversation and camaraderie within the group. The Stocked Pot & Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Activities and Events in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 

We are located in the Piedmont Triad, near Greensboro and High Point and near Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill and travel to South Carolina and Virginia. We have the passion for great food and the social connection that comes along with it. The planning and execution is done and you will be free to focus on the reason for the event rather than the event details. We enhance the experience by adding special touches and surprises with personal meaning for your company. 

Our professional staff provides impeccable service, from the heart. Our culinary team building events are perfect for celebrating company achievements, entertaining clients or rewarding employees. By cooking, teams can discover the ingredients for successful and effective performance.

The Stocked Pot & Company Culinary Team Building Challenge is an effective way to build trust and improve communication between co-workers. We work together, have fun and build relationships. Our Culinary Team Building Events bring co-workers together to improve communication, hone problem-solving skills, build morale and have fun. 

 Each person contributes their own personal skills to make great food together as part of a team and this becomes the focus for sharing, responsibility and making the most of each person’s individual skills. All teams work toward a common goal from preparing the food using tools of the trade, cooking the food with precise timing and plating the food with an eye for appealing excellence.

“Food is the perfect medium for bringing people together regardless of cultural and social barriers. Allow us to help your team become more harmonious and result-driven using our proven method of culinary team building” – Andrew McMillan CEO and President

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The Stocked Pot and Company - Our Team Building Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Providing a culinary experience of food, fellowship and fun for individuals, families and teams.

Vision

As the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina’s premier family, team and culinary innovation company, we empower and enable individuals, families and teams to create a positive, cohesive and productive work environment.

Values

We are deeply committed to:

Delivering innovative, transformative and memorable culinary training and development services. Making our own culinary passion for teamwork, communication and leadership contagious to every person we are in contact with.

Creating high quality culinary menus for entertainment, problem solving, meeting deadlines and innovation.

Being flexible to meet the needs of every client with our extensive menu, timing, location and budget.

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Welcome to The Stocked Pot & Company Your Cooking Adventure Starts Here!

Have you noticed that everyone gathers in the kitchen at a party? At The Stocked Pot & Company Cooking School and Culinary Team Building Activities and Events in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are located in the Piedmont Triad, near Greensboro and High Point and near Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill and travel to South Carolina and Virginia. 

We use this gathering place as a tool to break down barriers and teach valuable skills through the common bond of food by appreciating each other’s contributions and cooking together. You can pick from our charitable event “Cooking For A Cause” to an exciting “Iron Chef” cook off competition. Spending time in the kitchen is a proven way to get the inspiration and the bonding flowing. We are a cooking school offering a great opportunity for cooking together in addition to providing a culinary experience.

The Stocked Pot & Company is the perfect place to bring your family and co-workers together for an adventure that will enhance the dynamics of your organization and re-energize your corporate family. By cooking together your group will focus on working together and discovering their hidden talents. 

When your family or co-workers walk through our door, all titles lose their importance and what will matter is what they bring to the kitchen table.

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Fun Culinary Team Building in North Carolina

The Stocked Pot and Company Cooking School 

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The Stocked Pot and Chef Donald Mc Millan on Flavor NC this week. Watch on UNC TV. www.TheStockedPot.com

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The Stocked Pot and Chef Donald Mc Millan on Flavor NC this week. Watch on UNC TV. www.TheStockedPot.com

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The Stocked Pot and Chef Donald Mc Millan on Flavor NC this week. Watch on UNC TV. www.TheStockedPot.com

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Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Events Perfect for Catering Parties – Wedding Receptions - Corporate Events – Birthday Parties – School Programs -Trade Shows – Conferences – MeetingsContact Us Now!To reserve your date and time http://cateringbysimpleeleganceevents.com/

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Your Event is Not Just Another Party, It’s a Unique Story, A Blank Page, Waiting to Be Written! 

Drop Off Service Easy As One, Two, Three! 

 Pick a package or place your order with one of our expert team members 

Provide order details and pick your selections and quantities 

Review contract, sign and email it back for confirmation

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