Private & Corporate Events

Private Events
Cooking with Class would love to host your next party! Our beautiful space is just perfect for all sorts of parties and special events, and we offer levels of service to accommodate every budget. No matter the occasion – we transform our store into a lovely entertaining space for your party. Each private event is custom designed for your needs, from bridal showers to Christmas parties or birthdays. Provided that we do not have a class scheduled, you can essentially "book" our space for your next event! Here are some great ideas:

  • Gourmet cooking parties or private chartered classes.
  • Exquisite private "Chef's Table" featuring an assortment of chef's creations and fine wines. This is an excellent idea for small, intimate groups when you really want to impress your special guests.
  • An elegant "High Tea" featuring individual pots of hand selected teas and an assortment of finger sandwiches, pastries and classic accompaniments. This is a fun and sophisticated way to celebrate bridal & baby showers – or any other occasion for the "ladies who lunch" to enjoy an elegant afternoon! Gloves and Pearls are mandatory!
  • Cocktail parties, cookie swaps, dinner parties, children's birthdays, charity events, poker nights, Bachelorette parties, and much more!

    • We have made our space available for private events exclusively on Saturdays or anytime that regularly scheduled classes are not in session.


    Corporate Team Building Workshops

    Our school is happy to welcome corporate groups who would like to practice their team building skills in the kitchen! We offer "workshops" that are designed to encourage group participation with the goal being the preparation of a meal. These workshops are so much fun and are also a great way to reward your staff in lieu of those boring office parties! Our workshops can be structured several different ways, based on the needs and size of your group.

    For example:
  • "Iron Chef Competition" - Participants are divided into two teams. Each team elects a leader, and a special ingredient is then revealed. Each team is responsible for preparing three dishes highlighting that ingredient and using any other items in our pantry or refrigerator. Our instructors keep time, provide helpful hints, and then judge which team wins at the end of the competition.
  • Exquisite private "Chef’s Table" featuring an assortment of chef’s creations and fine wines. This is an excellent idea for small intimate groups when you really want to impress your special guests.
  • "Mystery Basket" – Similar to Iron Chef, except in this case two or more teams receive a box full of the exact same ingredients, and then each team has to prepare two dishes using all of the ingredients within a certain time period.

    • We can also come to your location to provide cooking demonstration or workshops for larger groups, such as conventions or company parties. Workshops are generally 3 hours long and can be scheduled during weekdays or in the evening provided that our kitchen is available. The cost will vary depending on the number in your group, ingredients, etc.

    Please call 760.777.1161 or contact us to request pricing and additional information.