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Hands-On Kid’s Cooking Trip | Taste Buds Kitchen NYC - New York

Hands-On Kid’s Cooking Trip | Taste Buds Kitchen NYC

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

No specific fitness required; suitable for all children ages 9 to 13.

Overview

Step into Taste Buds Kitchen for a lively, hands-on cooking field trip designed for kids 9 to 13. Perfect for schools and youth groups, it combines teamwork and tasty recipes in a safe, professional kitchen studio in NYC.

New York, New York

Field Trip (Ages 9-13)

2 hours • Up to 24 students

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About This Adventure

Experience an unforgettable cooking adventure designed for schools and youth organizations! Students will actively participate in creating delicious signature recipes in a fully reserved kitchen, guided by expert chefs. This hands-on class fosters creativity and teamwork, making it a perfect educational outing for scout troops, camps, and school groups.

"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

  • 2 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

  • $980 for up to 20 students + $49 each additional student
  • You are booking a field trip for a maximum of 24 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

Arrive Early to Get Settled

Plan to arrive a few minutes ahead of your scheduled time to allow smooth check-in and briefing for your group.

Dress for a Messy (But Fun) Activity

Wear clothes suitable for cooking activities; aprons are provided but spills can happen.

Notify About Allergies in Advance

Communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies early to ensure safe menu options are prepared.

Limit One Adult Per Child for Chaperones

Ensure you follow the one-adult-per-child policy to maintain a safe and manageable group size.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons that frequent midtown Manhattan plazas
  • Squirrels in the nearby parks

History

Located near the Garment District, the kitchen space is in an area historically known for manufacturing and creativity in NYC.

Conservation

Taste Buds Kitchen emphasizes sustainable cooking practices, sourcing ingredients thoughtfully and minimizing waste to support urban eco-awareness.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Wearing flexible, easy-to-clean clothes helps kids feel comfortable during cooking activities.

Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Protect feet from spills or dropped utensils in the kitchen environment.

Reusable Water Bottle

Helps keep kids hydrated during longer summer programs or warmer days.

summer specific

Notebook and Pen

For students who like to jot down recipe notes or tips during the class.