BEYOND TEAM BUILDING
THE PIZZA, PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE in melbourne
Make. Bake. Connect. Learn.
A team experience your people will genuinely look forward to. Step away from the office for a 5-hour immersive session combining artisan Roman pizza-making with practical execution frameworks.
Make. Bake. Connect. Learn.
BEYOND TEAM BUILDING
Step away from the desk and spend five hours creating authentic Roman pizza, cooking in a traditional wood-fired oven, sharing incredible food, and mastering practical systems for communication and team accountability along the way.
Hosted by 3 GRAINS founder Paolo Bondi, this experience blends hands-on culinary craft execution with real-world executive frameworks in a relaxed, engaging environment.
No awkward icebreakers.
No trust falls.
No sitting in a conference room all day.
Just a fun, memorable experience that brings people together and leaves them with practical tools they can use back at work.
THE BEST OF BOTH
MORE THAN JUST A TEAM DAY
The best team experiences create connection. The best leadership experiences create growth. This experience does both.
What your team will enjoy
Handcrafting authentic Roman pizza from scratch
Cooking their own pizza in a wood-fired oven
Great food, drinks and conversation
A fun, engaging environment away from the office
What your team will learn
TSMEAC - a planning matrix that aligns teams
Pathfinder - setting clear direction
Stand Up. Gear On. - turning plans into action
Trust Your Compass - staying focussed and on course
PRACTICAL FRAMEWORKS
PRACTICAL TOOLS YOUR TEAM WILL WALK AWAY WITH
Pathfinder
How leaders create direction and clarity before asking their team to move.
TSMEAC Protocol
A simple planning framework that creates clarity and alignment.
Stand up. Gear on.
The discipline of turning plans into action without hesitation.
Trust your compass
Staying focused and sticking to your plan when conditions change and pressure builds.
YOUR HOST
PAOLO BONDI
Army Veteran · Global Executive · Entrepreneur · Pizza Chef
Paolo has spent more than 30 years leading teams across the military, corporate Australia, Europe, and his own businesses.
From serving with the Australian Army Airborne Battalion to leading teams across Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy, Paolo has built a career around helping people perform at their best.
Today, as Founder and Managing Director of 3 GRAINS, he combines his passion for leadership, food, and bringing people together through experiences that are equal parts enjoyable and impactful.
“You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your systems”
Army Veteran · Global Executive · Entrepreneur · Pizza Chef
why BUSINESS LEADERS trust us
THE PROOF
led personally by paolo.
Built on 30 years of leadership.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH REAL OUTCOMES.
PRACTICAL frameworks your team can implement straight away.
TESTIMONIALS
What PEOPLE Are Saying
"We needed our leadership team to break out of reactive mode. Paolo's TSMEAC framework gave us a clear, shared language we still use in our weekly standups."
— Wayne, LEXUS GROUP
"From the moment we arrived, the experience was first class. Great food, plenty of laughs, and a genuine opportunity to connect as a team. Paolo has a unique ability to weave leadership lessons into the day without it ever feeling like training. Our team left energised, connected, and talking about it for weeks."
— Bronwyn, ASAHI
"Easiest corporate event I've ever organised. Paolo's team handled everything flawlessly and our executives are still talking about the frameworks."
— Paul, CBA
THE SHIFT
WHAT CHANGES
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☀ After |
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✕Silos |
✓Alignment |
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✕Reactive decisions |
✓Clear planning |
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✕Miscommunication |
✓Shared language |
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✕Individual thinking |
✓Team accountability |
READY TO BOOK YOUR TEAM IN?
WHY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS CHOOSE US FOR CORPORATE EVENTS IN MELBOURNE?
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Exclusive venue access
Private, full use of our Williamstown venue for the duration of the session.
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All-inclusive catering
Food, drinks and coffee fully included. No hidden costs.
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Dietary requirements
Gluten-free and vegan options seamlessly built into the menu.
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One dedicated host
A single coordinator manages your booking start to finish.
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Easy booking
Dates locked in, invoicing handled, calendar placeholders provided.
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Genuine ROI
Real connection and learning, without the corporate training feel.
THE PROGRAM
what the day looks like
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Time |
Session |
Detail |
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9:30 – 10:00 |
Arrival & Welcome |
Meet, connect and settle into the day |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
TSMEAC Framework |
How to deliver a plan that is concise and effective |
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10:45 – 11:45 |
Hands-on dough making |
Learn the foundations of authentic Roman pizza |
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11:45 – 12:45 |
Wood-fired Pizza |
Stretch, build and cook your own pizza |
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12:45 – 13:15 |
Shared Lunch |
Great food, team conversation and leadership discussion |
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13:15 – 14:00 |
Team Reflection |
Practical takeaways and workplace application |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Trust Your Compass |
Closing discussion focused on confidence and direction |
why this experience is right for your team
THE FIT
Leadership teams, sales teams, strategy days, off-sites, team celebrations and small businesses. This experience was built specifically for groups who want more than just a fun afternoon out.
If your team needs an operational reset, a shared language, or a stronger sense of direction, this is it.
PERFECT FOR:
Leadership Teams & Strategy Days
Aligning on objectives and strategic direction.
Sales & High-Performance Teams
Executing under tight timelines and pressure.
Corporate Off-Sites & Team Celebrations
Building genuine connection with real ROI.
Small Businesses & Cross-Functional Units
Breaking down operational silos.
PRICING
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
FAQS
questions before you book?
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Most team building activities are designed around entertainment. This one is designed around performance.
The Pizza, People & Performance Experience combines a genuinely hands-on Roman pizza experience with practical leadership, communication and planning frameworks your team can apply immediately back at work.
Your team leaves with more than memories. They leave with tools.
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Yes. Many of the frameworks shared throughout the day come directly from military operations, executive leadership and business ownership.
The experience is equally relevant and engaging for executives, senior managers and frontline teams.
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Sessions are designed for groups of 6 to 15 participants. Keeping numbers intimate ensures everyone receives personal guidance from Paolo, has time at the wood-fired oven and can participate fully throughout the day.
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From the moment they arrive, participants are fully involved.
The day moves from leadership conversations and hands-on dough making through to stretching, topping and baking their own Roman pizza in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Along the way, Paolo weaves in practical frameworks, team discussions and facilitated reflection.
The day closes with a shared lunch, everyone sitting down together to enjoy the pizzas they made, with the energy of a team that has genuinely worked together.
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Not at all. Everything is guided step by step by Paolo and the 3 GRAINS team. Whether someone has never made a pizza before or cooks regularly, everyone participates fully and enjoys the experience equally.
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The experience runs for 5 hours, from 9:30am to 2:30pm. The day includes coffee on arrival, leadership insights, hands-on Roman pizza making, wood-fired cooking, a shared lunch, team discussions and practical takeaways. The pace is relaxed, engaging and designed to keep everyone involved without feeling rushed.
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Yes. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure everyone is looked after on the day.
Please note: a wide range of foods including those containing gluten, soy, nuts, dairy, seafood and eggs is prepared in our kitchen. While every dish is handled with the utmost care, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
Our gluten-free pizza base is made with only gluten-free ingredients and is prepared using dedicated equipment and rice flour only on prep benches. That said, our kitchen uses airborne flour and our pizzas may not be suitable for guests with coeliac disease or severe gluten intolerance.
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Yes. While the core frameworks remain consistent across all sessions, the examples, discussions and applications are tailored to your team's environment, challenges and objectives.
Whether your team works in professional services, construction, healthcare, retail, technology, manufacturing or sales, the lessons are made relevant and practical so participants can connect them directly back to their workplace.
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Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
If your plans change, your session may be rescheduled to another available date, subject to availability, provided we receive at least 10 business days' notice.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 10 business days of the scheduled session may result in forfeiture of some or all of the booking fee, depending on the notice provided and costs already incurred, including venue, staffing and food preparation commitments.
Corporate sessions are designed for groups of 6 to 15 participants. Participant numbers may be increased, up to a maximum of 15, subject to availability, with additional participants charged at the applicable per-person rate. As places are reserved exclusively for your group, refunds are not available for reductions in participant numbers after the booking has been confirmed.
We understand that circumstances can change, and where possible, we will always do our best to work with you to find an alternative date that suits your team.
READY TO GIVE YOUR TEAM SOMETHING THEY’LL ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT?
The Pizza, People & Performance Experience combines great food, genuine connection and practical takeaways in one memorable day.
Limited corporate sessions available · Response within 2 business hours
