Group Activities

CULINARY & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

In addition to the below activities, inquire about charitable activities and other activity coordination providers.

Culinary Innovation Exercise
Work in teams to cook and prepare your dinner for the evening under the guidance of our culinary team. Planners will work directly with our Chef to choose from a pre-determined menu. Participants will cook a family style meal for the entire group to enjoy. Each team will have to design a restaurant quality plate to be tasted and judged by all of the chefs. Fun awards will then be given out by our chefs to each team. And, copies of the menus will be given to each participant as a memento so they can recreate their meals at home! This exciting event is entertaining and memorable for attendees.

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 20, Maximum of 35
• Max Group size: 50 (35 participants and 15 floaters)
• Estimated Duration: 3 Hours
• Pricing is $85 per person
• Chef fee of $300 per chef, one chef per team (total number of Chefs is dependent on the max number of participants.)
  

Ballantyne Honorary Chef Competition
Unlock your culinary creativity while prepping the perfect dish. Participants plan a recipe, race for ingredients, prep and cook one entree to present to the panel of judges with the added excitement of a “secret ingredient” which must be incorporated into each course. This competitive event is entertaining and memorable for attendees. The judging panel will consist of two Ballantyne Culinary experts and one designated “judge” from the group.  If desired, the planner may select hors d’oeuvres or a dinner menu to accompany the event as well as live camera men and screens to broadcast for all guests to watch.   

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 15, Maximum of 60
• Max Number of Participants per team: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 7
• Estimated Duration: 1 Hour
• Pricing starts at $65 per person based on the guest’s preferences
• Chef fee of $300 per chef, one chef per 15 people is required. 

Game Night
Experience the ultimate arcade. Event rooms can be transformed with colorful uplights and a lounge area with a juke box.  Attendees can challenge each other to Wii and Guitar Hero on eight foot tall screens.  Additional games include pool, foosball, air hockey, pinball, silver strike, golden tee and others by request.

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 125
• Estimated Duration: Varies by request
• Pricing: Inquire with the Audio Visual Specialist

Wine Blending Competition
Ever wanted to make your own wine? Participants will be divided into teams of 10 working with six different wines with tasting cups, bottling materials and labeling materials in order to create their own custom wine blend. All teams will be judged to be eligible for a prize.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 50
• Max Number of Participants per team: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 10
• Estimated Duration: 1 Hour
• Pricing starts at $25 per person and varies dependent upon menu and wine selection
• Instructor fee of $300, 1 instructor per 25 guests required
• Meeting Planner to designate the judge
• All guests must be of the legal drinking age (21 years)

Wine & Food Pairings
Discover your sommelier skills by learning the secrets of wine and food pairings, and develop a high degree of comfort when ordering wine. Delving into the theories and backgrounds behind wine and food pairings, this course will allow your guests to sample a selection of six wines paired with three menu items while discussing what makes wine pairing work.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 40
• Estimated Duration: 1 ½ Hours  
• Pricing starts at $75 per person and varies dependent upon menu and wine selection
• Instructors fee of $300, 1 instructor per 20 guests required
• All guests must be of the legal drinking age (21 years)

Best Burger/Slider Competition
Get your grill on with this entertaining outdoor event which allows members to select from a large selection of spices and ingredients to create their custom burger and/or sliders. Attendees will receive guidance from the culinary team and have access to barbeque grills. They will be judged on overall flavor and creativity. The planner may select a buffet to accompany the burgers/sliders to create a full meal for the event.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 15, Maximum of 60
• Max Number of Participants per team: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 7
• Estimated Duration: 1 Hour (competition only), 2 Hours competition + buffet
• Pricing starts at $35 per person Chef fee of $300 per chef
• Grill Rental $100 each (1 Grill per 10 participants)

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 20
• Estimated Duration: 1 Hour
• $35 per person Instructors fee of $300 

Sushi Demonstration
Discover all the ingredients, equipment and necessary steps to prepare and display Sushi Rolls, California Rolls, Tuna Rolls, and Philadelphia Rolls. Instruction is given by our in-house Gallery Restaurant Chefs.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 15, Maximum of 60
• Estimated Duration: 1 Hour
• Pricing starts at $25 per person Chef fee of $300 per chef

Dining with Etiquette
Relationships are developed and strengthened during social interactions. Some of the most successful business meetings are conducted during a convivial meal in the dining room, not in the board room. Choreographing a business meal for a client and sharing an intimate dinner with a friend are just as important as socializing on the golf course. All contribute to your competitive edge in today's business and social climate. This unique tutorial offers participants an opportunity to enhance their dining manners, put aside self-consciousness and practice the world-class dining skills that star performers must have in order to shine.  A three or four-course luncheon or dinner may be incorporated into this fun and interactive presentation. Our resident Etiquette Expert will work with you to create a program addressing the areas you wish to emphasize (i.e. cocktail party etiquette, corporate entertaining, etiquette basics, formal dining, etc.). 

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 45
• Estimated Duration: 2 Hours
• Pricing starts at $75 per person
• Instructor fee of $300  

The Scotch Sampling Course
Explore the wonderful world of Scotch with this course designed to give general Scotch knowledge, covering the different regions in Scotland. Attendees will learn how to differentiate styles of Scotch and how to navigate the world of Scotch. The length of this course may be varied to meet the specific needs, but the course is intended to be one hour in length. Six Scotch panels are involved in this course.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 60
• Estimated Duration: 1-2 Hours
• Pricing starts at $45 per person based on the guest’s menu preferences
• Instructor fee of $300 per instructor, 1 instructor per 20 guests required
• All guests must be of the legal drinking age (21 years) 

The Wine Sampling Course
Educate the palate with this informative course designed to give general wine knowledge, from grape types and growing regions to varietal tastes and flavors. The length of this course may be varied to meet the specific needs, but the course is intended to be one hour in length. Six wines are involved in this course, and varietals may be tailored to meet the preferences of the guest.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 60
• Estimated Duration: 1-2 Hours
• Pricing starts at $25 per person
• Instructor fee of $300 per instructor, 1 instructor per 20 guests required
• All guests must be of the legal drinking age (21 years)  

Martini Demonstration
Shake things up with this educational demonstration on the basics of the art of martini mixing. The session includes a brief history of the martini as well as its evolution to modern day twists. This course involves a live demonstration and tasting of martinis throughout the program.    

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 15, Maximum of 40 Estimated Duration: 1 Hour
• Pricing starts at $25 per person
• Instructor fee of $300 per instructor, 1 instructor per 20 guests required
• All guests must be of the legal drinking age (21 years)  

GOLF ACTIVITIES

Golf Outings & Tournaments
Our Golf Professionals can arrange a golf outing or tournament for your group including custom corporate logo'd merchandise and giveaways to bring excitement to your outing. Available On Property. | Available On Property Minimum Players: 16 Maximum Players: 144

Glow-In-The-Dark Night Putting and/or Night Golf
This popular team building activity can be arranged on our outdoor putting green and/or golf course. For putting, attendees maneuver through a glow-in-the-dark putting course with glow balls. Night Golf utilizes glow-in-the dark golf balls and glow sticks for a nine-hole outdoor golf experience.| Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 10 | Available On Property

Night Golf
For a unique and memorable activity, play golf under the stars at The Golf Club at Ballantyne. This event is a fun six-hole golf outing for your team and will appeal to golfers and non-golfers alike.  

• Booking requirements: Must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance
• Range Number of Participants: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 30
• Estimated Duration: Dependent upon number of participants
• Pricing starts at $100 per person
• Available after dark, weeknights only

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UNIQUE CHALLENGES & RECREATION

• Spa, Tennis & Golf On Property
• NASCAR-Style Pit Crew Challenge On Property by Area Provider
• Go Kart Challenge On Property by Area Provider
• Whitewater Center Canopy Tours, Rafting, Kayak, Ziplines View Website
• Xtreeme Challenge Ropes Course View Website
• Race car ride-a-long and/or driving experiences View Website
• Victory Lanes Indoor Competition-Style Karting View Website
• Hall of Fame & Group Race Tours View Website
• Carolina Motorsports Park View Website

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