We had been looking for some sort of affordable Team Building event in SF and I am glad we found a…read moregood partnership between CoreWorkz and a venue. The host was hilarious and knew how to get people motivated with some witty humor. Hard to find someone who can be witty and get people excited/pumped up now in days with genuine personality. I would recommend this company if you are looking to have some good team building while laughing at the simple games they have set up. Even being on a losing team our of the group, the competitiveness was there and would definitely hire this group again.

We booked CoreWorkz for team building activities at a local bar with many different types of games…read morecalled Plank. It was a staff retreat with about 175 people and we needed a way to get everyone organized and hyped. Colin was extremely professional and thorough during our initial emails, explaining the packages and price breakdowns, and a final phone call sealed the deal. The day of our event, Colin got everyone organized into teams and hyped up for bowling. We would step away to check in periodically, and he was always calm, confident, and flexible. Cheers, yells, and laughter were the loudest thing in the room. He took care of everything and staff had a blast.

Booked this for a corporate team outing for 24 people and decided on the Japanese cook-off…read more Communication before the event wasn't great, as I had to reach out multiple times to get answers. The event on the day-of started late and I would say was unsanitary. Most of the team didn't want to stay until the end and they left. I wouldn't use them again unfortunately.

Had a great time with Tyler's Mystery Tours! Great team building experience and lawn games. Such a…read moregreat experience!

I was responsible for organizing a team offsite, which included a fun evening activity. After much…read moreresearch, The Racket came up on my radar as a fun, party game that would be a great way for my co-workers to interact with each other. The game received RAVE reviews from my team and was called out as the highlight of our team offsite. Everyone got so into the game, wholeheartedly assuming the roles they were given. The game is so multi-faceted, with so many ways to "win" that I can see myself playing this game many times without ever getting bored. Rebecca was so professional and communicative throughout the entire planning process. I would highly recommend bringing on The Racket to your event, you won't regret it!

We played this game at a company retreat and it was the highlight of the trip. Extremely fun, great…read moreway to bond with coworkers. It would also be awesome for any group of friends, birthday parties, etc. It's very open ended and lends itself to all kinds of interesting strategies and alliances...and betrayals! At one point I had a bounty of $30k but I still managed to avoid getting murdered. My advice: watch your back!

Came here for a team offsite for 20+ people. It was great to prep a multi course meal. Similar…read morefeedback to previous reviewers, the chefs didn't seem super friendly and happy to host us. With all the food cooking, the kitchen area got a bit smokey. I wish there was better ventilation. Overall solid 4 stars. We had crispy rice patties, veggie risotto, steak, and mini cupcakes. I would recommend for a team event. This was much better than the ramen making event with a different vendor we did as a team event last time.

To be honest, I expected a little better out of the full event…read more The Good: The recipes were easy and the food was good. There was enough space to go around and not be cramped (16 people on our team). They allow us to bring our own wine bottles. The Bad: The main chef was not very friendly. She was snappy, and sometimes upset when you ask her questions. She almost seemed like she did not want to talk to people or almost talking down to them. The other staff members were really nice. Out of 6+ ovens they had. Only 2 were working and NOT working properly. This is a cooking event space, and if there are no functional ovens, I think it defeats the purpose. In addition, most the knives were dull and barely cut well. You get to cook one of the 4 or 5 dishes. I would highly recommend you rotate the stations, and everyone learns a little more hands on. Way too much teaching compared to doing. Some might enjoy the simplicity, but for a high ticket price, I would expect more. I would say if they fixed the oven problem, and became a little more hospitable, then it would be an easy 5 star place.

The place is a pretty cool setup in a very unassuming (easy to miss) building. Max (owner) was kind…read moreand accommodating. You can use a Groupon, pick your own playlist, or go off of theirs. Which was like Rob Zombie, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, etc. it was perfect. She had a special little set up for my husband's birthday. They provide protective gear, but you definitely want to come in close toed boots or sneakers. The decompression room afterwards is a nice touch, where they offer water, snacks, colored pencils, and soothing music or white noise. Not sure if the more people they have in the smash room, the more items they put, but my husband and I went through the smash bottles/items faster than we realized, at slightly under 30 minutes. Anyhow, this is something we'd likely come back to with friends.

So much fun letting your inner Hulk out! They provide you with coveralls, goggles, a face shield,…read moreand gloves. Wear closed toe shoes that aren't your favorite pair, there will be hella smashed glass. You can request music or they have a Rage Against the Machine type of playlist. You get a variety of tools to smash with and for 30 minutes, you can smash to your heart's content! It is a workout so plan to wear only a tee or a tank under the coveralls, no bulky sweaters or sweatshirts. Afterward you go to the decompression room for water, snacks, and a return to chill mode. It really is cathartic to do a session here, so I highly recommend it, especially if you're feeling super stressed or frustrated!

As part of a team building event, we scheduled this Mixology class and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! Max was a great bartender, instructor and host! We made 3 different drinks, learned the tricks and techniques, and ingredients were simple enough. Max started us off, then we prepared our drinks, drank up and then moved to the next one. Fun and easy! Setting was great. I enjoyed the music and socializing with Max and other guests. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for something fun and unique to do.

Kevin was awesome. Had a great time connecting for a team event, learning pro-tips and enjoying…read moretasty bevies along the way. Didn't expect the business insights--Kevin is a natural teacher who did a great job of sharing his passion with our team.

We hosted a team event at Canvas & Café, and within three hours I genuinely felt like I had made a…read morenew friend in Deepa, the owner. I didn't know her before this, but her warmth and humor created such an easy, welcoming vibe. We painted on tote bags -- and I am usually the "not artistic" friend -- but Deepa made it so simple, fun, and pressure-free that I ended up completely absorbed in it. My whole team loved it, and everyone walked away really proud of what they created. Food was perfect and low-lift: pizza from Curry Pizza House and apps + salad+ kebabs from Falafel Tazah, all set up seamlessly so we could just relax, paint, and talk. Most importantly, it gave our team the kind of genuine bonding time that's rare. People laughed, shared, and actually unwound -- no forced activities, just real connection. I can't recommend Canvas & Café enough for team events, celebrations, or a fun night out. 5/5 -- we'll definitely be back !!!

Paint night as a group of four friends was really fun here, and I was additionally pumped that…read moreCanvas and Cafe is just a short walk away from my apartment! The studio doubles as an event venue so I've seen random stuff happening inside whenever I'm taking a stroll in this peaceful plaza. I found a Groupon for the paint night experience that was a pretty fair deal. The instructions to schedule the session were a little unclear, but we basically had to directly email the business owner. To be honest, it was a little rough trying to figure out when I could book our appointment and whether we were confirmed, as the instructions seemed to be somewhere in between "drop in on a day that we're open" to "confirm the actual day you're coming in" (with times that completely differed than what's noted on the website). I had to poke Deepa, the owner, to get an answer a couple of times. After praying that we weren't going to be shooed away despite my communication about our arrival, we came in to our instructor, Matt, preparing the area. He wasn't aware that we were going to be in the class, so we all started late because it took some extra time set up our table, chairs, easels, paints, etc. While waiting, we enjoyed the surprise small bites and entertainment from Matt's dog. This paint night differed from my other experiences in that we got to collectively pick a painting to do (with the other attendees), which was a little awkward because I don't think everyone was in 100% agreement. Throughout the session, Matt was great. He was patient, gentle, kind, with random funny moments. He was very helpful in supplying paints, giving tips, and encouraging us to add personal touches to our piece. I liked how intimate the class was, with a smaller number of people than I've seen before (albeit my prior experiences were at work or sponsored engagements). It was hilarious seeing how varied me and my friends' paintings were - we loved it. I got impatient and used a medium brush instead of a finer size for the reeds, so they got everywhere. The smaller, thin canvases are a manageable size, and I'd enjoy coming here again while hoping for a better streamlined way of scheduling our participation!

Such a lovely organization! I work for a Commercial Real Estate landlord in Downtown San Francisco…read moreand had reached out to Puppy Love to host an Animal Therapy event for Mental Health Awareness month, as I wanted to create a unique and memorable experience for my clients--long story short, it was easily one of the best events we have held by far! Our clients LOVED it, spendings hours in the play pen with the pups and inquired about adopting some of the pups. These dogs have good temperaments and are from local rescues. The organization donates 20% of all proceeds to their local rescues. We definitely plan on bringing Puppy Love back to our buildings for future events! Sabrina and her team were super easy to work with and very informative.

What a perfect way to bring our colleagues back to the office...with a Puppy Love Party! Everyone…read morewho attended walked away with huge smiles on their faces and their hearts full...begging for more "Puppy Fridays". Sabrina and her team were so wonderful to work with and helped make the experience a memorable one. We can't wait to bring them back and have many more puppy parties in the future!