Adult Cooking Parties with Taste Buds Kitchen NYC
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for most adults comfortable standing for moderate periods.
Overview
Turn celebrations into hands-on culinary adventures with Taste Buds Kitchen in NYC. Cook, sip, and laugh during private adult cooking parties designed for birthdays and bachelorettes.
Adult Event
Ages 18+ • Up to 24 guests • Birthdays & bachelorettes • BYOB
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About This Adventure
Experience a unique cooking party that transforms any celebration into a culinary adventure! Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and more, you'll create and enjoy a delicious menu from scratch in a beautiful Kitchen Studio. Enjoy interactive fun, craft beer, fine wines, or BYOB, making every moment memorable.
"The event was a huge success!"
About
Celebrate a special occasion in culinary style with a cooking party! Our Adult Events are perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, bachelorette parties, showers and more. Create your selected menu entirely from scratch and savor your delectable creations in our beautiful Kitchen Studio. They're designed to spark creative conversation and fun for all. Our Kitchen offers a hand curated selection of craft beer and fine wines or BYOB.
Highlights
- Interactive & entertaining
- Easy, relaxed & fun
- Small & large groups
Included
- 2 hour private event
- Kitchen studio reserved just for you
- Amazing Chef host & culinary team
- Delicious menu of your choice (which you'll be cooking AND eating)
- BYOB (glasses and openers provided)
- Aprons for guests to cook in style
- Add-ons available
Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB)
- Bring your own beer, wine, or bubbly (no liquor).
- We'll have glasses and openers waiting!
Available Upgrades
- Appetizer, Side Salad & Dessert Bites (all vegetarian & gluten-free) - Want to add on warm Spinach Artichoke Dip, Arugula Side Salad, and Chocolate Dessert Bites? We'll bring out the Spinach Artichoke Dip as a starter when you arrive. When your menu is ready for savor, we'll provide the yummy Arugula Side Salad and Chocolate Dessert Bites for the perfect finishing touch.
- Chef's Challenge (includes additional 30 minutes) - Teams will battle it out to create the "best" version of our recipes using special ingredients. Includes extra ingredients for the challenge recipe, paper chef hats for all competitors and a grand prize winning team. You bring the prize!
- Additional 30 minutes
- Take-home aprons
- Lemonade and iced tea
Allergies & Outside Food
- All of our menus are nut-free. If you have a different dietary restriction, select a menu that clearly notes the allergen that will be avoided. While recipes will be free of those ingredients, we are not an allergy-free facility and use shared cooking tools. Give us a call to discuss allergy modifications beyond what is listed to ensure we are able to accommodate.
- As a general rule for the safety of all guests, we do not allow outside food in our facility.
Pricing and Payment
- $1,090 for up to 10 guests + $109 each additional guest
- A deposit of $500 (plus taxes and fees) will be collected at time of booking. Your card will be encrypted and stored, so we can charge the remaining balance 5 days prior to your event. If your event falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the card on file will be charged the preceding Friday.
- Required 18% gratuity for your culinary team
Adventure Tips
Reserve Early
Private events fill quickly, especially on weekends, so book at least a few weeks in advance.
BYOB Policy
Bring beer, wine, or bubbly but no hard liquor; glasses and openers are provided on site.
Dietary Restrictions
Menus are nut-free; discuss other allergies beforehand to ensure accommodations.
Group Size
Events accommodate up to 24 guests, ideal for small to medium-sized parties.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Peregrine falcons often seen nesting atop nearby skyscrapers
- Urban squirrels and pigeons frequenting local green spaces
History
Chelsea developed as an artists’ district over a century ago and remains a vibrant cultural hub blending industrial heritage with contemporary living.
Conservation
Taste Buds Kitchen promotes sustainable practices by minimizing food waste and sourcing local ingredients whenever possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving in the kitchen for two hours, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
Personal water bottle
Stay hydrated during your cooking event, especially when sampling and socializing.
Light jacket or layers
NYC buildings can be cool inside during fall; layers help keep you comfortable.
fall specific
BYOB drinks
Bring your preferred beer, wine, or bubbly to enjoy with your meal, adhering to the BYOB guidelines.