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Interactive Cooking Parties with Taste Buds Kitchen NYC - New York

Interactive Cooking Parties with Taste Buds Kitchen NYC

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly standing with minimal physical exertion.

Overview

Turn any special occasion into a hands-on culinary celebration with Taste Buds Kitchen in New York City. Cook from scratch alongside friends in a lively Kitchen Studio and enjoy your delicious creations with curated drinks or BYOB.

New York, New York

Adult Event

Ages 18+ • 25-48 guests • Birthdays & bachelorettes • BYOB

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About This Adventure

Celebrate your special occasion with a unique cooking party! Perfect for birthdays and gatherings, this interactive experience allows you to craft a delicious menu from scratch in a beautiful Kitchen Studio. Enjoy your creations with curated drinks or BYOB, making it a memorable and fun-filled culinary adventure for all.

"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

  • 2.5 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 - 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!
  • 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
  • You are booking an event that guarantees 25 or more participants
  • You are booking a party that guarantees 25 or more guests
  • The total party time is 2.5 hours. This includes an additional 30 minutes to ensure a more leisurely event for your large group.
  • 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

Arrive on Time

The event runs a strict 2.5-hour schedule to ensure a relaxed and complete cooking experience for all guests.

BYOB Guidelines

Bring your own beer, wine, or bubbly; no liquor is allowed. Glasses and openers are provided onsite.

Allergy Considerations

Menus are nut-free with options for other dietary restrictions—notify the team in advance for modifications.

Comfortable Clothing

Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind cooking in; aprons are provided to protect your outfit.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Peregrine falcons nesting on nearby skyscrapers
  • Squirrels and urban songbirds visible in city parks close by

History

The neighborhood’s historic Meatpacking District has evolved into a dynamic food and art scene, positioning this kitchen at the crossroads of culinary innovation and NYC culture.

Conservation

Taste Buds Kitchen encourages responsible sourcing and waste reduction, aligning with NYC-wide efforts to support sustainable food practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable, washable clothing

Essential

Wear clothes that allow easy movement and can handle minor spills.

Closed-toe shoes

Essential

Protect your feet and maintain safety in the kitchen environment.

Personal beverage

Bring your favorite beer, wine, or bubbly to enjoy during the event.

Light jacket or sweater

Helpful for outdoor travel to and from the studio, especially in cooler months.

fall|winter specific