easy
2 hours
No specific physical fitness required; suitable for children ages 3 to 13
Host a hands-on Gingerbread House Birthday Party in New York City where kids aged 3 to 13 can decorate festive houses with expert chefs. A fun, creative, and relaxed celebration ideal for families seeking a unique urban birthday experience.
2 hours • Groups of 25 to 40 children • Seasonal
Celebrate a memorable birthday with a hands-on gingerbread house decorating party! Kids will unleash their creativity with endless decorating options while enjoying engaging activities led by expert chefs. Parents can relax as the fun unfolds, and optional cupcake decorating adds an extra sweet touch to the festivities. Ready, set, decorate!
'Tis the season for making memories! Young gourmets decorate their very own gingerbread house with endless decorating options in this special birthday celebration. 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. Ready, set, decorate!
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.
This popular party fills up quickly during holidays and weekends—reserve your date at least 4 weeks in advance.
Notify Taste Buds Kitchen about any food allergies at least 5 days prior to your party to ensure a safe experience.
Children will be using frosting and candies—aprons are provided but wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Arriving early allows time for a smooth check-in and ensures your group gets settled before the decorating fun begins.
Taste Buds Kitchen is part of New York City's growing trend of culinary experiences designed especially for kids and families.
The venue emphasizes minimal waste and uses nut-free ingredients to ensure safety and sustainability for all guests.
Comfortable clothes are best for kids as decorating can be a bit messy.
Safe footwear is advised for walking to and from the venue and moving around the kitchen.
Bring a camera to capture joyful moments of the decorating party.
If parents stay, light nut-free snacks can be brought for chaperones' enjoyment.