It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere is a high-energy culinary competition that transports participants south of the border for a fiesta of flavor and fun. Combining food, mixology, trivia, creativity, and teamwork, this engaging experience challenges teams to earn ingredients and craft a festive spread — no recipes, just imagination and collaboration. Perfect for an afternoon team-building activity or a pre-dinner cocktail party, this experience is spicy, spirited, and unforgettable.
Event Flow:
- Welcome & Icebreaker
• Kick off with festive music and a brief intro to the event theme: a Mexican-inspired culinary showdown.
• Engage the group with fun icebreaker games like “Spicy Trivia” or “Taco Truth or Dare.”
• Participants are randomly grouped into teams (aka “cantinas”) by a professional facilitator.
- Cantina Challenge Brief
• Teams receive iPads® loaded with BridgeTheApp™, our proprietary game platform.
• The facilitator explains the rules and introduces the five challenge categories.
- Challenge Stations & Ingredient Hunt
• Teams complete trivia, video, and photo challenges via the app to earn points.
• With enough points, they can “shop” at the Tasty Tienda for salsa, guacamole, and margarita ingredients.
• Tasks include:
– Trivia & Photo/Video Tasks (via app)
– Salsa & Guacamole Making (no recipes!)
– Margarita Mixology (or alternative libations like mojitos or sangria) OPTIONAL
– Fruit & Veggie Carving Challenge (for a festive presentation) OPTIONAL
– Marketing Challenge – create and perform a lively pitch for your cantina’s creation.
- Cantina Presentations
• Each team presents their culinary creations and festive cantina display.
• Performances may include skits, jingles, or over-the-top pitches — Madison Avenue style!
- Judging & Awards
• Medals are awarded based on creativity, teamwork, presentation, and flavor.
• Categories may include:
– Best Overall Cantina
– Most Flavorful Salsa
– Best Presentation
– Most Entertaining Pitch