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Create Magical Memories with a Gingerbread House Birthday Party in New York City - New York

Create Magical Memories with a Gingerbread House Birthday Party in New York City

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

No specific physical fitness required; suitable for children ages 3 to 13

Overview

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.

New York, New York

Gingerbread House Birthday Party (Ages 3-13)

2 hours • Groups of 25 to 40 children • Seasonal

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About This Adventure

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!

"Best birthday party ever!"

About

'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!

Included

  • 2 hour private event
  • Kitchen studio reserved just for you
  • Amazing Chef host & culinary instructors
  • Gingerbread house per child
  • Freshly made frosting and endless candies
  • 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

Available Upgrades

  • Cupcake Decorating - 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 - 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

  • Gingerbread House classes include eggs, gluten, and dairy. While our Kitchen is nut-free, we are not able to guarantee that all candies included are produced in nut-free facilities.

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

  • $1,395 for up to 10 guests + $85 each additional guest
  • You are booking a party that guarantees 25 or more children.
  • The total party time is 2 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 Seasons

This popular party fills up quickly during holidays and weekends—reserve your date at least 4 weeks in advance.

Inform About Allergies Ahead of Time

Notify Taste Buds Kitchen about any food allergies at least 5 days prior to your party to ensure a safe experience.

Dress for Messy Fun

Children will be using frosting and candies—aprons are provided but wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.

Arrive 15 Minutes Early

Arriving early allows time for a smooth check-in and ensures your group gets settled before the decorating fun begins.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons around Chelsea provide a quirky urban wildlife experience
  • Migratory birds seen seasonally in the High Line park

History

Taste Buds Kitchen is part of New York City's growing trend of culinary experiences designed especially for kids and families.

Conservation

The venue emphasizes minimal waste and uses nut-free ingredients to ensure safety and sustainability for all guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Comfortable clothes are best for kids as decorating can be a bit messy.

Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Safe footwear is advised for walking to and from the venue and moving around the kitchen.

Optional Camera or Smartphone

Bring a camera to capture joyful moments of the decorating party.

Nut-Free Snacks for Adults (if staying)

If parents stay, light nut-free snacks can be brought for chaperones' enjoyment.