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Virtual Edible Architecture

Host an incredible holiday party with a unique, interactive activity and holiday kits delivered! With our Charcuterie Chalet experience, spectators become participants as they create and connect together.

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Build a Charcuterie Chalet for a Unique Holiday Activity

Join an Avital Emcee Host as you craft a savory gingerbread house made from foods typically found on a charcuterie and cheese board! All ingredients, tools, and blueprints provided for an incredible, creative guided experience.

8+ Guests

From $115 Per Person

1 Hour

Charcuterie Chalet Kits Delivered

Build a Savory Gingerbread House

Private Experience

What’s Included

Our virtual Edible Architecture: Charcuterie Chalet Experience is an all-inclusive experience with kits delivered, plus a 1-hour live event hosted by an expert Avital Emcee Host.

Charcuterie Chalet Kit

Step-By-Step Blueprints to Make 3 Different Style Houses
Tools, including: Base Cake Board and 2 Piping Bags
All Ingredients, including: Charcuterie, Crackers, Flatbread, Fancy Spreadable Cheese, Pretzels, Parmesan, and Dehydrated Orange

1-Hour Live Event

avital virtual event set up with computer and ingredient kit

Avital Emcee Host
1-Hour Guided Charcuterie Chalet Building Experience
Team Building Games and Activities
Breakout Rooms & Time for Mingling

View Packages & Pricing

Run of Show

1: Guests Get Settled

Guests log on and are welcomed by Avital Emcee Host and slide branded with your company’s logo and a reminder list of what to prepare.

person building charcuterie chalet on table with kit contents spread out

2: Introductions & Unboxing (10 mins)

The experience begins! Your Avital Emcee Host will welcome guests and provide an overview of what’s to come. Guests will begin unboxing kit and snacking.

hands piping cheese onto roof of a-frame charcuterie chalet

3: Build & Techniques (15 mins)

Build A-Frame Charcuterie Chalet and learn building techniques for edible architecture.

hands piping cheese onto pretzel while building charcuterie chalet

4: Decorations & Conversation (20 mins)

Listen to festive music and chat while adding salami shingles, pretzel windows, and parmesan snow!

Asian woman with glasses holding charcuterie chalet with salami shingles and swiss cheese snowmanJPG

5: Chalet Sharing (10 mins)

Participants share completed houses via the style of MTV Cribs House Tours, a Craigslist listing, or Stories of the Home.

Hand adding salami shingles to the edible architecture house roof

6: Eat Your Chalet & Wrap Up (5-10 mins)

Guests will devour their chalets and open the delicious unused snacks (delivered in the kit kit!) before bidding adieu!

The Essentials

Lead Time

10 business day lead time for water tasting kit delivery. 7 business day lead time for RUSH delivery.

Global Shipping

Shipping deadlines are an additional 5 business days longer. No rush shipping options for destinations outside of the U.S.

Platform

Edible Architecture events are hosted on Zoom or the video conference of your choice. We can host on your Webex, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Chime and more!

Run Time

60 minutes

Availability

7 days a week with start times 9am ET to 9pm PT.

Minimums

8 ticket minimum for groups with Charcuterie Chalet Kit delivery.

Group Size

We can accommodate any group size! For large group options, view our Bespoke Experiences page.

Dietary Restrictions

Our Charcuterie Chalet includes, gluten, dairy and meat. This kit cannot accommodate gluten free or dairy free guests, but vegetarians can just leave the meat aside and not use it for decor.

Why Book a Virtual Edible Architecture Event with Avital?

Unique & Memorable: Combat digital burnout with this novel experience that will delight and surprise.
Easy Payment: We’ve been working with corporate groups since 2011 so we know the ins and outs of split payments, POs, and more.
Experienced Team: A full support team to ensure turnkey booking to a seamless experience that’ll make you look like a rockstar.
Expertly Hosted: Each virtual water tasting includes a Certified Water Sommelier, plus a vetted and trained Avital Emcee Host to facilitate the experience so you can sit back and enjoy!

What Is A Charcuterie Chalet?

The Charcuterie Chalet is a savory gingerbread house made from items found on charcuterie and cheese boards. This viral TikTok trend has appeared year after year and continues to grow in excitement. Each Avital kit makes either an A-Frame or a Chalet and is great for holiday virtual team building or virtual client entertainment.

FAQ

What’s in the Charcuterie Chalet kit?

Charcuterie chalet boxes contain a How-To Building Guide Blueprints, All Tools: 1 Base Cake Boards, 2 Piping Bags, a Salami Pack, 2 Spreadable Cheeses “glue”, 2 Triangle Crispbread Crackers,
a box of Crispbread Crackers for the walls and roof, one box of Flatbread Cracker support beams, Pretzel windows, parmesan snow and dehydrated orange decor.

When do you need our addresses?

Addresses must be submitted at least 10 business days in advance to ensure pre-event delivery of your ingredients. Or add rush shipping to reduce to 7 business days in advance (+$20 per delivery).

What if I have some international participants?

The Charcuterie Chalet kit can only be shipped to the US and Canada. We can provide a BYO list of items to purchase for your International guests to join.

Will I be notified about tracking for ingredient delivery?

Yes! We send tracking information/numbers as soon as we receive them from our shipping carriers. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns you may have about tracking for your event, and our team will be happy to help!

What if I don’t know my total number of guests?

That’s okay! Book your event with a deposit for your minimum attendance estimate. Final count due 10 business days prior to event (with your mailing addresses.)

Is there time to share our company’s content?

Yes! Standard run time is 45-60 minutes, with flexibility for up to 10 minutes of your own content. If you need additional time, you can add hosted emcee time at $25 per 15 minutes. Alternatively, you may host on your own platform account (we join for 1 hour before/after your content, no extra staff time charges.)

What if I need a shorter event?

Our Charcuterie Chalet experience is carefully curated to be a cohesive, energetic experience for your guests and works best when you stick to our well-rehearsed timing. We do our best to accommodate requests for condensed experiences, but want to set your expectations and encourage you to let us do what we do best, in 45-60 minutes.

Can we use our own platform?

Yes! You are welcome to host on your own account/platform instead of our Avital Zoom if you wish. Our staff is fluent on Google Meet, Zoom, WebEx, and Teams, and must be granted access to Screen Share, Chat, and Mute capabilities. For all other platforms, please inquire about capability and recommendations. Platforms with two-way/group video capabilities are best for this interactive experience.

Can we schedule a rehearsal call?

All event packages include 15 minutes extra prior to your event start time for any sound checks or tech checks you may need with our Emcee.

Do I need special tools?

Nothing fancy! You’ll just need a knife and cutting board.

How to Book Your Private Event

1: Explore Packages

Download the PDF proposal to view packages and pricing for each experience. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.

2: Start Your Booking

Submit your event details to get started. Upon submission, you’ll also have the option to make an initial, refundable deposit to reserve your date right away.

3: Finalize Details

A real human will be in touch to finalize your event details, like confirming your package, how to submit request for dietary or alcohol accommodations, and when your final headcount is due.