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Hands-On Kids Cooking with Taste Buds Kitchen NYC - New York

Hands-On Kids Cooking with Taste Buds Kitchen NYC

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1 hour

Fitness Level

Suitable for young children with basic fine motor skills; no strenuous physical activity required.

Overview

Taste Buds Kitchen in NYC offers a lively kids’ cooking field trip for ages 3-8, inviting groups to stir, create, and enjoy signature dishes under expert chef guidance. Designed for schools and youth organizations, it’s a hands-on lesson in creativity and teamwork.

New York, New York

Field Trip (Ages 3-8)

1 hour • Groups of 33 to 48 students

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About This Adventure

Experience a unique cooking adventure designed for schools and youth organizations! Students will engage in hands-on learning as they create and enjoy delicious signature recipes in a dedicated kitchen space. With expert chefs guiding the way, this memorable class fosters creativity and teamwork, making it an unforgettable culinary journey.

"An exemplary cooking experience for our students."

About

We're the perfect match for schools & youth organizations looking to give children an educational and engaging outlet for creativity in the kitchen! Bring your school, scout troop, or camp to our Kitchen for a cooking class. Your students will be involved in every step as we make one of our signature recipes.

Included

  • 1 hour field trip
  • Kitchen Studio reserved just for you
  • Amazing Chef host & instructors
  • Delicious menu of your choice (which you'll be cooking AND eating)
  • Aprons for all to cook in style
  • Snacks & paper goods
  • Beverage station with water
  • Emailed recipes
  • Additional add-ons available

Booking Details: Bookings for field trips are available during the weekdays. If you'd like to book a weekend or evening field trip, please contact us to inquire.

Available Upgrades

  • Cupcake Decorating - A perfect pairing with non-cupcake menus, we'll provide one freshly baked cupcake per child to decorate!
  • Milkshakes & Mix-ins - A perfect pairing with any menu, we'll make vanilla milkshakes customized with tasty mix-ins and toppings!
  • Paper chef hats and/or take-home aprons
  • Lemonade

Drop-off Classes & Chaperone Limit

  • We recommend a drop-off class. If parents would like to stay, we have a limit of one adult per child.

Allergies & Outside Food

  • 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.
  • As a general rule for the safety of all guests, we do not allow outside food in our facility.

Pricing and Payment

  • $700 for up to 20 students + $35 each additional student
  • You are booking a field trip that guarantees 33 to 48 children. If have a larger group, please reach out to us to make sure we are able to accommodate.
  • A credit card 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.
  • If alternatively, you'd like to request an invoice in order to secure a purchase order from you organization, please complete the "request an invoice" form. The date/time requested for an invoiced booking is not confirmed until payment is received.

Adventure Tips

Book Weekdays for Field Trips

Field trips are primarily scheduled on weekdays; weekend or evening bookings require prior inquiry.

Notify About Dietary Restrictions

Menus are nut-free; contact ahead for other allergy accommodations to ensure safety.

Limit Adult Attendees

To maintain class focus and space, one adult per child is allowed if parents stay on-site.

Add Cupcake Decorating or Milkshakes

Enhance the experience with optional cupcake decorating or custom milkshakes for the kids.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban squirrels frequent nearby parks
  • Peregrine falcons nesting on skyscrapers

History

The Flatiron District, where the kitchen is located, has evolved from industrial roots to a vibrant hub of culinary innovation.

Conservation

Taste Buds Kitchen supports sustainability through ingredient sourcing and minimizing food waste during classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Soft, easy-to-move-in clothes help kids stay comfortable during active cooking.

Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Protect little feet in the kitchen environment for safety.

Reusable Water Bottle

Stay hydrated during and after the cooking session.

Allergy Information Sheet

Essential

Bringing any relevant allergy details ensures the kitchen can accommodate dietary needs.