easy
2 hours
No special physical fitness required; suitable for children ages 9-13.
Celebrate your child’s next birthday in New York City with a private, hands-on cooking party at Taste Buds Kitchen. Kids aged 9-13 cook, compete, and create in a safe, nut-free kitchen while parents relax.
2 hours • Up to 24 guests
Celebrate an unforgettable birthday with a hands-on cooking party designed for young chefs aged 9-13! Choose from a multi-course menu or exciting culinary challenges, ensuring kids stay engaged while you relax. With a private kitchen, expert chefs, and delicious creations, this is the ultimate birthday experience for aspiring cooks!
Perfect for chefs turning 9-13 years old, we'll whip up and enjoy a multi-course menu or choose one of our challenge events to fire up friendly competition. We keep the kids engaged and entertained so you can sit back and enjoy the party too! Ready, set, cook!
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 10–15 minutes before the party start time to settle in and allow kids to get acquainted with the culinary space.
All menus are nut-free, but for other dietary restrictions call ahead to confirm accommodations to ensure everyone’s safety.
To keep the party focused, only one adult per child is allowed, except for the birthday child’s parents and grandparents.
Public transit is recommended due to limited parking; several bus and subway lines serve the Chelsea neighborhood nearby.
Chelsea, once an industrial neighborhood, has evolved into a vibrant hub of culture, art, and innovative food experiences, making it a fitting setting for culinary events.
Taste Buds Kitchen promotes sustainability by encouraging minimal food waste and sourcing ingredients mindful of environmental impact.
Wear easy-to-move-in clothing that can handle light kitchen messes.
Closed-toe, non-slip footwear is recommended for safety in the kitchen workspace.
While aprons are provided, kids can bring their own favorite apron for a personal touch.
Stay hydrated before and after the party, especially if traveling in warmer months.