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Celebrate with a Culinary Adventure: Birthday Parties for Kids in New York City - New York

Celebrate with a Culinary Adventure: Birthday Parties for Kids in New York City

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2.5 hours

Fitness Level

No physical exertion required; suitable for children ages 9-13 in general health.

Overview

Looking for a birthday party that excites and engages young chefs? Celebrate in New York City with a hands-on cooking adventure designed for kids ages 9-13. Enjoy a private cooking studio, expert instruction, and delicious food in a safe, fun environment.

New York, New York

Birthday Party (Ages 9-13)

2.5 hours • Groups of 25 to 36 children

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About This Adventure

Celebrate your child's birthday with an unforgettable culinary adventure! Perfect for aspiring chefs aged 9-13, this 2.5-hour private event features hands-on cooking, delicious multi-course meals, and fun challenges. With expert chefs guiding the way, kids will be entertained while you relax and enjoy the festivities. Ready, set, cook!

"Best birthday party ever!"

About

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!

Included

  • 2.5 hour private event
  • Kitchen studio reserved just for you
  • Amazing Chef host & culinary instructors
  • Delicious menu of your choice (which you'll be cooking AND eating)
  • Kitchen studio reserved just for you
  • Amazing Chef host & culinary instructors
  • Delicious menu of your choice (which you'll be cooking AND eating)
  • Special gift for the birthday child
  • Balloon decor & snacks
  • Chef party hats & borrowed aprons guests
  • Paper goods & water cups
  • Birthday blow-out
  • Add-ons available
  • Nut-free & allergy-friendly

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Available Upgrades

  • Cupcake Decorating - A perfect pairing with non-cupcake menus, we'll provide one freshly baked cupcake per child to decorate! A great option in lieu of bringing in a birthday cake.
  • Milkshakes & Mix-ins - A perfect pairing with any menu, we'll make vanilla milkshakes customized with tasty mix-ins and toppings!
  • Take-home aprons as party favors
  • Lemonade

Drop-off Parties & Chaperone Limit

  • We recommend a drop-off party. If parents would like to stay, we have a limit of one adult per child with the exception of the birthday child's parents and grandparents.

Birthday Celebration

  • We'll sing happy birthday with the sweet treat that we create during your party! Those who select a savory menu will want to add-on cupcake decorating for the birthday blow out (which we strongly recommend).

Allergies

  • 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.

Outside Food (including Birthday Cakes)

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.

Pricing and Payment

  • $1,595 for the first 10 guests + $69 each additional guest
  • You are booking a party that guarantees 25 or more children.
  • 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

Book Early for Peak Times

Parties, especially on weekends or holidays, book quickly—reserve your date at least a month in advance.

Notify Dietary Restrictions Early

Inform the kitchen about allergies or dietary needs at least 5 days before to ensure safe menu options.

Arrive On Time

Plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle children and allow the kitchen team to start promptly.

Limit Outside Food

Outside food is generally prohibited; consult the venue if special items like birthday cakes are essential.

Local Insights

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    History

    Taste Buds Kitchen has been fostering young culinary talent in NYC since 2013, focusing on hands-on education.

    Conservation

    The kitchen practices responsible sourcing and maintains nut-free protocols to reduce allergy risks and food waste.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Recommended Gear

    Comfortable Clothing

    Essential

    Wear clothes that kids can comfortably move in and that can handle a bit of kitchen activity.

    Closed-Toe Shoes

    Essential

    Safe footwear is required in the kitchen to protect little feet from spills or dropped utensils.

    Apron (Provided)

    Aprons are provided, but bringing a personal one can make kids feel more involved.

    Water Bottle

    Staying hydrated during the party is helpful, especially for active kids.