easy
2 hours
Ideal for children in typical physical condition for ages 3-8; mostly standing and light movement required.
Kids aged 3-8 get to mix, stir, and decorate their way through an unforgettable birthday at Taste Buds Kitchen in NYC. A private kitchen studio filled with games, cooking, and delicious creations makes for a perfect celebration.
2 hours • Groups of 29 to 42 children
Host an unforgettable birthday party for young chefs aged 3-8, where kids will mix, shake, and stir to create their own delicious dishes from scratch. With engaging kitchen games and the option to decorate cupcakes, this hands-on culinary experience ensures fun for everyone while parents relax and enjoy the celebration!
A deliciously fun party for young chefs turning 3-8 years old. We’ll mix, shake and stir to create your desired single menu item from scratch plus enjoy kitchen games and activities. We keep the kids engaged and entertained so you can sit back and enjoy the party too! Add-on our popular cupcake decorating in lieu of a cake. Let’s get cooking!
As a general rule for the safety of all guests, we do not allow outside food. All of our menus are nut-free and we take food allergies very seriously. For kids' birthday parties, we do make limited exceptions only as outlined below. If you plan to bring in outside food, you must inform us at least 5 days prior to your event and an outside food fee will be added to your booking. All items must be nut-free and not require a heat source, refrigeration or freezer space. Plates, cups, utensils and napkins will be provided. Please bring these items with you when you arrive. No advanced deliveries will be accepted. Taste Buds Kitchen reserves the right to turn away any outside food that does not adhere to our policy.
Birthday Cake - For savory menus, we always recommend our cupcake decorating add-on in lieu of a cake to enhance participant's hands-on culinary experience. If your selected menu already includes cupcakes, we'll simply add a candle to the birthday child's cupcake creation so it's photo-ready for the big "Happy Birthday" blowout moment. But if a full cake is a must-have family tradition, you may bring one. We’ll cut and serve your cake to the guests when it's time to eat.
Snacks for Chaperones – Though we strongly recommend parent drop-off for our birthday parties to keep the spotlight on the birthday child and their friends and due to space constraints, you may wish to provide light snacks for a small group of chaperones. Birthday parents may bring in up to two platters for their chaperone guests. Outside food must arrive on platters ready for service so adults can help themselves while our culinary crew focuses on leading the party experience for your child and friends.
Snacks for Children – Party guests will make - and eat - the delicious menu you've selected! As our parties include plenty of food for the kiddos and participants will be engaged throughout the party, outside food is unnecessary and discouraged. Should you still feel the need to bring in something additional, snacks for the children must arrive ready for service so our team can pass them out when it’s time to eat.
Plan to arrive slightly early to settle in and start promptly so the party flows smoothly within the reserved two hours.
Inform the kitchen staff of any specific allergies or dietary needs at least five days before the event to ensure safe accommodations.
Outside food is generally not allowed due to allergy policies; exceptions must be cleared in advance to avoid disruptions.
For the best experience and space management, parents should consider drop-off, though limited chaperones are permitted.
Chelsea developed in the 19th century as an industrial and residential district and today blends historic architecture with a creative arts scene.
Taste Buds Kitchen supports sustainability by minimizing food waste and offering allergy-conscious choices, reflecting growing urban environmental awareness.
Wear clothes that are easy to move in and can handle minor spills during cooking.
Sneakers or non-slip footwear keep kids safe on kitchen floors.
Bring detailed allergy information to help the kitchen accommodate any special needs.
Capture joyful moments of kids cooking and decorating their creations.