Management of Corporate Retreats & MICE – Poland & 30+ Countries

For 14 years, KITCHEN EVENT has combined comprehensive logistics with bespoke team building programs. We execute integration trips, strategic offsites, and outdoor events globally. We take 100% of the operational burden off HR, creating spaces that strengthen relationships in hybrid teams.

Event Agency in Kraków and Warsaw

  • 14
    years of experience
  • 30+
    destinations available
  • 2000+
    completed projects

Why Organizing a Corporate Retreat Is an Investment, Not a Cost?

  • Offices and messaging apps impose hierarchy. A company offsite is the only format that effectively shifts this context. Regardless of the event's scale, changing the environment removes communication barriers. It is an investment in company relationships that a standard meeting room simply cannot provide.
  • For hybrid and remote teams, a shared trip is often a necessity. Slack and Zoom don’t build trust. A professionally organized integration event connects new hires (onboarding) faster than months of remote work, turning a collection of avatars into a cohesive unit that knows its strengths.
  • It’s not about forced fun, but creating conditions for meeting in a different atmosphere. The result of a well-planned staff retreat isn’t just "memories," but a real increase in engagement and loyalty (retention). The team returns motivated to work together.
Environment determines the outcome
Choose the destination that best supports your corporate trip's goal and fits your budget.
Poland or Worldwide? Logistics and Trip Character
  • Poland: Safety and Scalability
    The choice for companies wanting to minimize travel time and operational risk. Poland offers a predictable budget and easy organization even for very large groups (200+). A strategic direction for short integration trips (2-3 days), training sessions, and offsites, where content and quick access are priorities.
  • International Destinations: Prestige and Appreciation
    The solution for rewarding the team or radically changing the context. International trips (MICE) build a much higher sense of appreciation among employees and strongly impact loyalty (retention). Recommended for longer trips (min. 4 days) focused on exclusive experiences, the "WOW effect," and employer branding.
  • How to decide?
    Choose Poland if you have a tight schedule (e.g., just a weekend) and want to avoid airport procedures.
    Choose International, if your budget allows for flight logistics and your goal is a strong motivational effect. Going global is an investment in prestige; Poland is an investment in efficiency and seamless team building.

Formats and Scenarios. Match the Corporate Retreat Type to Your Business Goal

Location is just the background. The key to Return on Investment (ROI) for a company trip is a format tailored to your team's current condition. Below you will find proven scenarios we implement in Poland – from intensive training to a complete reset in nature.

Corporate Retreats in Poland

Poland: Secure Logistics, Predictable Budget, and No Language Barriers

Domestic destinations are the best choice when time, cost optimization, and ease of organization for large group trips are priorities. Poland offers a full spectrum of MICE possibilities: from conference infrastructure in cities to exclusive venues in nature.

  • Mountains: Beskids, Tatras, Sudetes
    For whom: active teams, sales departments.
    Mountains are a natural environment for building endurance and cooperation. We organize guided trekking, corporate ski trips, sleigh rides, and bonfires. This format integrates through shared physical effort and active leisure.
  • Masuria & Lakes: Deep Work and Regeneration
    For whom: boards, IT, strategic teams.
    Silence and lack of urban stimuli foster confidentiality and focus during strategic offsites. We rent venues exclusively, facilitating conceptual work. The program is complemented by corporate sailing regattas or calm integration by the water.
  • Baltic & Tri-City: City Vibe and Incentive
    For whom: teams needing variety.
    We combine beach relaxation with the urban lifestyle of Sopot or Gdansk. Catamaran cruises, water sports, and evening corporate events create a dynamic program with a change of scenery.
  • SPA & Wellbeing: Health and Reboot
    For whom: teams after intensive projects.
    Hotels with extensive Wellness zones, stress management workshops, yoga, and mindfulness programs. This format addresses real employee needs related to overload and burnout, supporting team well-being.
  • Cabins and Glamping: Team Bonding
    For whom: small teams, startups, creative departments.
    Informal atmosphere, cooking together, and shared spaces shorten the distance and eliminate hierarchical barriers. Such an outdoor integration trip promotes trust-building.
  • Weekend Getaways: Express Format
    For whom: companies with time constraints.
    Trip from Friday to Sunday. Minimal logistics, maximum integration effect in a short time. Ideal for a quick company getaway.
  • City Break: Krakow, Wroclaw, Gdansk
    For whom: international and distributed teams.
    Urban games, historical quests, tastings, and workshops. Good flight and train connections make it easy to gather employees from different branches for a joint company meeting.
  • Outdoor and Adventure: Adrenaline
    For whom: competitive teams.
    Quads, off-road, paintball, rope parks, and field tasks. This format allows observing cooperation under time pressure and is a great element of motivational events.
  • Training Offsite: Work and Integration
    For whom: teams with a substantive goal.
    We combine workshops with a relaxation zone. Conference rooms, fast internet, and technical support enable strategy work without the office pace, smoothly transitioning into evening integration.
  • Premium Poland: VIP Experience
    Dla kogo: top management i kluczowi klienci.
    Butikowe hotele, zabytkowe dwory, degustacje sommelierskie i program szyty na miarę. Każdy element tego formatu podkreśla wyjątkowość relacji i dbałość o najwyższy standard obsługi gości (hospitality).

International Corporate Retreats

International Travel & MICE: Motivation, Retention, and Global Standards
International trips are the strongest tool in the HR arsenal for building loyalty and rewarding results. We operate as a 360° event agency – we know local realities and work with proven partners (DMC) and residents. This ensures comfort and operational safety for your company anywhere in the world.
  • Południe Europy: Hiszpania, Włochy, Grecja, Cypr
    Dla kogo: duże zespoły, integracja ogólna.
    Bezpieczny wybór z krótkim lotem (2-3 h). Gwarancja pogody, doskonała kuchnia i śródziemnomorski styl życia sprzyjają naturalnej integracji. Realizujemy tu programy oparte na rejsach, winnicach i lokalnej kulturze. Idealny balans między budżetem a jakością wyjazdu firmowego.
  • Egzotyka i Adventure: Gruzja, Armenia, Uzbekistan
    Dla kogo: zespoły szukające przygody i autentyczności.
    Kierunki, które oferują legendarną gościnność, góry i unikalne doświadczenia – np. tradycyjne biesiady (supra) w Gruzji lub noc w pustynnym obozie. To wyjazdy integracyjne, które mocno cementują relacje poprzez wspólne przeżywanie zupełnie innej kultury.
  • Incentive Travel: Wyjazdy nagrodowe
    Dla kogo: działy sprzedaży, top performers.
    Wyjazdy zaprojektowane pod jeden cel: maksymalna motywacja i nagroda za wyniki. Luksusowe hotele, VIP service i atrakcje niedostępne dla turystów indywidualnych. Inwestycja, która zwraca się w zaangażowaniu kluczowych pracowników.
  • City Break Europa: Barcelona, Lizbona, Rzym
    Dla kogo: zespoły dynamiczne, krótkie wyjazdy.
    Intensywne, 3-4 dniowe wypady do europejskich stolic. Zwiedzanie w formie gier miejskich (urban games), architektura, historia i nocne życie. Logistycznie proste dzięki
  • Resorty All Inclusive: Turcja, Egipt
    Dla kogo: grupy 100+, konferencje, kick-off meetings.
    Duże hotele z profesjonalnym zapleczem konferencyjnym, basenami i pełnym wyżywieniem. Rozwiązanie, które pozwala precyzyjnie planować budżet i zdejmuje z organizatora troskę o logistykę żywienia przy dużej skali wydarzenia.
  • Outdoor i Adrenalina: Islandia, Austria, Madera
    Dla kogo: zespoły aktywne, kadra zarządzająca.
    Wyprawy samochodami 4x4, trekking pod lodowce, kanioning i rafting. Program wymaga wyjścia ze strefy komfortu i polegania na zespole. Format budujący silne więzi oparte na wspólnych wyzwaniach w terenie.
  • Wellness i Thermal SPA: Słowacja, Węgry
    Dla kogo: regeneracja po trudnych projektach.
    Wyjazdy do wód termalnych i renomowanych uzdrowisk. Spokojne tempo, zdrowie i relaks. Dobry wybór dla zespołów dojrzałych lub po okresach wzmożonego stresu (post-crunch).
  • Premium i Luxury: Dubaj, Oman, Maroko
    Dla kogo: zarządy, kluczowi partnerzy biznesowi.
    Wyjazdy biznesowe o najwyższym standardzie. Pięciogwiazdkowe hotele, futurystyczna architektura Dubaju, prywatne jachty i kolacje na pustyni. Rozwiązanie dla firm, które chcą podkreślić swój status rynkowy.
  • Huby dla zespołów międzynarodowych
    Dla kogo: firmy z oddziałami w różnych krajach.
    Organizujemy logistykę dla globalnych meetups. Wybieramy lokalizacje z najlepszymi połączeniami lotniczymi (huby), prowadzimy program w języku angielskim i uwzględniamy różnice kulturowe w zespole
  • Discovery i Culture
    Dla kogo: branże kreatywne, architekci, marketing.
    Wyjazdy nastawione na inspirację. Warsztaty lokalnego rzemiosła, food tours i spotkania z lokalnymi twórcami. Głębokie zanurzenie w kulturze kraju, które stymuluje kreatywność zespołu.
Complex Logistics? It’s Our Daily Routine
For you, it’s one project to discuss. For us, it’s a proven operational process that we manage from the first contact until the team returns safely.

From Brief to Execution. How We Take Over the Organization Process?

We don’t just act as a booking agency. We operate as your company's external event department. We take over 100% of the operational processes: from negotiating group rates with hotels to transport logistics and on-site care for every participant.
  • Needs Analysis and Budgeting (Briefing)

    Instead of sending random offers, we start with specifics. We define the business goal (e.g., integration, strategy, reward), group profile, and budget range. This ensures the first proposal you receive is "tailor-made" and feasible.
  • Venue Selection and Transparent Pricing

    You will promptly receive 2-3 complete concepts (venue finding in Poland or abroad) with a preliminary cost estimate. We propose only vetted venues and activities for which we take responsibility. We maintain cost transparency – you know exactly what you are paying for.
  • Operations, Scenario, and Safety

    Once the destination is chosen, we handle the "heavy lifting." We book flights, coaches, hotels, and conference rooms. We create a minute-by-minute schedule, balancing activities with free time. We handle all contracts and paperwork to keep your documentation in order.
  • Communication and On-site Coordination

    We relieve HR of answering hundreds of questions. We prepare an Info Pack for the team (agenda, dress code, flights). During the trip, our Event Manager is with you on-site 24/7 – monitoring the schedule, managing vendors, and solving emergencies in the background.
Safety Is Not a Coincidence. It’s a Procedure
Process is theory; logistics is practice. See how we handle the operational backbone of the trip so you can have complete peace of mind.

Service Standards. What Exactly Is Included in the Package?

We leave nothing to chance. Every element of the trip – from airport transfers to dietary requirements and billing – follows our quality procedures. Your role is limited to approving key decisions.
  • Door-to-Door Logistics
    We organize transport comprehensively: from office pick-up, through group flight bookings and check-in, to local transfers (coaches, vans). We coordinate travel times to minimize team fatigue.
  • Audited Hotels and Venues
    We don’t rely on internet photos. We recommend venues we know from experience or audits. We evaluate room standards, Wi-Fi quality, service flexibility, and conference facilities. We select properties matching the group's status.
  • Catering & Dietary Care (Food & Beverage)
    No more worrying about "what the vegans will eat." We collect dietary preferences and allergies beforehand. We provide full board: breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, and gala dinners, ensuring everyone is well-fed.
  • On-site Event Manager 24/7
    Our coordinator stays with the group throughout the trip. They supervise the schedule, check-in, meal times, and vendor management. They solve problems in the background so that HR and the Board can be guests, not organizers.
  • Balanced Schedule (Event Flow)
    We design the day's rhythm considering team energy levels. We combine activities, content sessions, and free time. Participants always know what's happening but never feel overwhelmed.
  • Operational Safety and Crisis Management
    We always prepare a contingency plan (Plan B) for bad weather or local changes. We work with verified transport providers. We monitor the situation constantly, resolving issues quickly and invisibly to attendees.
  • Networking and Practical Integration
    We arrange hotel and dining spaces to naturally shorten the distance between people. We facilitate exchange between departments that rarely collaborate on a daily basis.
  • Billing and Documentation
    We respect your accounting department's time. Instead of dozens of invoices from hotels and drivers, you receive one transparent, consolidated invoice for the entire project.
Logistics Are Covered. Time for Emotions
Efficient organization is just the background for what matters most – your team's experience. Here is how we design the program to keep the trip engaging and far from boring.

How Do We Fill the Time? Team Building Modules and Scenarios

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Your trip program is built from proven modules, with intensity matched to your team's energy. We utilize both outdoor activities and modern formats that support HR goals.
  • Outdoor i Adventure

    Goal: Building trust and stepping out of the comfort zone.
    We take the team away from desks and screens. We organize off-road expeditions, sailing regattas, rope courses, and survival workshops. This is the best way to test group dynamics in real action, rather than in a training room.
  • Urban Games & Field Quests

    Goal: Engaging competition and exploring the location.
    We turn a city or forest into a game board using tablets, GPS, and dedicated apps. Teams solve puzzles, find checkpoints, and compete for the score. It’s a modern form of sightseeing combined with gamification.
  • Engineering & Strategic Team Building

    Goal: Communication, planning, and problem-solving.
    Tasks requiring collective thinking, not physical strength. Goldberg Machine construction, bridge building, or chain reactions rapidly diagnose communication gaps and teach effective role distribution.
  • Workshops & Content Offsite

    Goal: Strategy, summaries, and training.
    We create conditions conducive to conceptual work (workation). We provide suitable rooms, AV equipment, and premium coffee breaks. After the content session, the program smoothly transitions into integration to maintain a work-life balance
  • Chillout & Soft Integration

    Goal: Relationship building without pressure.
    Not every team needs adrenaline. Sometimes the best integration is a live cooking class, wine tasting with a sommelier, a casino night, or a bonfire with live music. We create space for casual conversations that are often missing in the office.
Having Fun Is Not Enough. Let’s Care About the Image
The program unites people, but details build the employer brand. See the services that turn a standard trip into a professional image event.

Added Value. Services That Expand Your Corporate Trip Program

Comprehensive service means you don't have to look for subcontractors for every task. We ensure that every module – from evening entertainment to branding – aligns with the character of the integration trip and your company style.
  • Gala Dinners and Evening Formats
    Instead of a standard hotel dinner. We organize themed parties (Casino, Roaring 20s), ceremonial corporate galas with awards, and quizzes hosted by professional MCs. The perfect way to wrap up an eventful day.
  • Local Experiences
    We avoid tourist clichés. We organize dinners at regional vineyards, meetings with local artisans, or visits to exclusive venues. These touches give the company offsite the unique character of the region.
  • Technical Support and Music
    We provide professional sound and lighting. We work with DJs, cover bands, and artists who know how to manage the group's energy. We ensure full stage production necessary for corporate events.
  • Photo, Video, and Content Marketing
    We provide photographers and videographers (including drones) to capture key moments of the staff trip. You get ready-made materials (reels, photos, movies) perfect for internal communication and Employer Branding.
  • Branding and Welcome Packs
    We build a sense of belonging. We design corporate merchandise (hoodies, backpacks) and handle hotel venue branding. Participants feel from the start that this is a professionally organized company event.
  • VIP Service and Concierge
    For Boards or larger groups, we coordinate individual transfers, room upgrades, and flexible flight schedules. We ensure discreet care for special guests during the incentive trip.
  • Outdoor Picnic Day
    If you want to expand the program with outdoor activities, we prepare a picnic scenario. We combine chillout zones (deckchairs, food trucks) with light field games. A proven format for a relaxing day during a training retreat.
  • Family Day (Trips with Families)
    In selected destinations (e.g., Turkey, Polish Masuria), we extend the program to include employees' families. We create an animation zone for children, allowing parents to fully participate in the official part of the corporate meeting.

Selected Projects. See How We Design Corporate Retreats and Incentive Trips

Every project in our portfolio answers a specific business challenge. We execute integrations for hybrid teams, strategic offsites for leaders, and prestigious incentive trips. The following case studies show how we combine flawless logistics, bespoke scenarios, and HR goals into one cohesive corporate event experience.

    Retreat Concepts & Scenarios. Proven Formats for Teams

    You don't have to start from scratch. We offer a portfolio of proprietary concepts that work globally. Each scenario is a starting point — whether it’s a themed team building or a creative workshop. We customize it to your industry, team size, and business goals, ensuring a cohesive narrative and real impact for your company offsite.

      International Trips: Offsite, Incentive & MICE

      Explore the destinations where we arrange motivational travel, team retreats and corporate events abroad.
        Teams today expect experiences that cannot be replicated locally. An international trip is the most powerful tool for building motivation and appreciation, especially for sales and tech teams. As an event agency, we provide comprehensive MICE services: from flight and hotel logistics to bespoke scenarios and on-site supervision.

        FAQ: Specifics for HR and Managers

        Logistics, Budget, Process
        You Have the Information. It’s Time for Action.
        We are ready to prepare a tailored destination, scenario, and transparent cost estimate. We will check availability, suggest formats, and help you choose the solution that best meets your HR goals. Cooperation starts with a short conversation about your priorities.

        Why HR and Boards Choose Kitchen Event?

        • Experience Confirmed by Numbers
          Over 14 years on the market, 2000+ completed projects, and 90,000 participants. We operate in Poland and over 30 countries worldwide. We understand the specifics of working with international corporations and procurement departments.
        • Legal Compliance and Vetted Partners
          We work exclusively with verified hotels, carriers, and local vendors (DMC). We ensure precise contracts, insurance, and full regulatory compliance. This guarantees the trip is legally secure and minimizes risks on the client's side.
        • One-Stop-Shop: Full Operational Responsibility
          Instead of coordinating five vendors, you have one partner. We handle logistics, creative design, technical support, and on-site supervision. You sign one contract, contact one Project Manager, and receive one consolidated invoice, simplifying work for legal and accounting teams.
        • Scenarios Focused on ROI and HR Goals
          We treat the trip as a business tool, not just a tour. The program is designed to support retention, accelerate onboarding, and improve communication in hybrid teams. We combine leisure with achieving your company's goals.
        • Crisis Management and Peace of Mind
          A trip is a living organism. Flight delay? Weather change? We react immediately using established emergency procedures. Our on-site coordinator solves problems in the background so that participants feel no chaos and organizers can relax.
        • Cost Transparency and Budget Optimization
          We respect your budget. You receive a clear cost estimate with no hidden fees. Instead of just quoting prices, we advise on where to invest for quality and where costs can be optimized to achieve the best impact within your budget.
        Your Corporate Trip – Professional and Stress-Free
        Don't waste time on micromanagement. Delegate logistics, bookings, and programming to us, while you focus on business goals. We will prepare a complete trip proposal and a transparent quote for your team.

        Client reviews

        Companies we work with value our communication, timely delivery, well-crafted scenarios and smooth, worry-free event execution. Below you can see selected reviews from teams for whom we organised company events, team building activities, offsites and themed formats.
        Trusted by companies across industries
        We work with clients from many sectors, including technology, finance, production, logistics, lifestyle brands and international teams. We deliver events for small departments as well as large organisations with hundreds of employees.
        Meet our team

        We create events with careful attention to detail. From the first conversation and concept development to full on-site delivery. Our production experience, creative approach and strong organisation ensure that every event is cohesive, polished and operationally safe.

        • ALESYA OLGINA
          Founder, CEO
        • ANTON NIAVEIKA
          COO, CTO
        • PAVEL ZVEZDIN
          СМО
        • ANASTASIIA KOLESNYK
          Middle Event Manager Poland,
          MICE specialist
        • ALEXANDRA VASILEVSKAYA
          Senior MICE specialist
        • POLINA DOLGOLAPTEVA
          Online Events Specialist,
          Middle MICE specialist
        • SOFIA PRUIDZE
          Senior Event Manager Georgia
        KITCHEN EVENT in Poland
        st. GĘSIA, 8/205, post 31-535, Krakow, Poland
        Phone:
        +48 730 207 272 (Anton)
        +48 796 547 492 (Alesya)
        Email:
        manager@kitchen-event.pl

        Where we operate
        • Krakow and surrounding areas (Wieliczka, Bochnia, Myślenice, Niepołomice)
        • Warsaw and the Mazovia region (Pruszków, Piastów, Józefów, Łomianki, Marki)
        • Polish cities (Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Lodz and others)
        • Offsite and outdoor events in the mountains, by the sea, lakes or in forest locations
        • International projects and incentive trips: Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Oman, Morocco, Cyprus, UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)

        Kitchen Event Sp. z o. o.
        NIP : 6751768087
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        Kitchen Event is a Krakow-based event agency specializing in the comprehensive organization of corporate events, business meetings, team building, and incentive travel for companies across Poland. We support industries such as IT, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and creative sectors.

        We execute projects in Krakow and Małopolska, as well as in Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Lodz, Katowice, Lublin, and other cities. We design and produce: corporate dinners, galas, themed events, picnics, team building, integration offsites, conferences, outdoor events, and Christmas parties.

        We provide proprietary concepts, scenarios, entertainment, AV & technical support, decor, and full production services. This ensures every event is cohesive, polished, and operationally secure. While based in Krakow, we also serve international teams and organize corporate trips abroad.


        Kitchen Event Sp. z o. o.
        NIP : 6751768087

        Phones:
        +48 730 207 272 (Anton)
        +48 796 547 492 (Alesya)
        Email:
        manager@kitchen-event.pl
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