Cooking Parties
Food brings people together - that’s the heart of every Open Palate experience. Our cooking classes and parties turn any gathering into a chance to learn, laugh, and create something delicious.
Whether you’re cooking one-on-one with the chef or sharing the kitchen with friends, you’ll gain confidence, new skills, and unforgettable memories.
We offer both private and group options - perfect for birthdays, team-building, or simply spending time with friends. Each class combines hands-on learning with plenty of fun and flavor.
Cooking Parties
Turn dinner into an event with a hands-on cooking party. Perfect for birthdays, team-building, date nights, girls’ nights in, or even school and church groups, our cooking parties mix the fun of socializing with the joy of creating something delicious together. Guests can cook, taste, and laugh their way through the experience - no culinary background required.
Chef Shantena brings everything needed to make it special, from ingredients and instruction to setup and timing. Each party is customized for your group’s size, skill level, and theme. All you need to bring is your curiosity and your appetite.
Perfect for:
Corporate or team-building events
Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations
Couples’ nights or friend gatherings
Creative date nights or Private group events
Schools and Church groups
Popular themes:
Cultural or International dinners
Charcuterie board design
Tapas night
Vegan dinners
Date night dinners
You and the chef plan the menu ahead of time, then enjoy the fun part - cooking together. While you focus on the experience, our team handles the serving and cleanup so you can relax and savor every bite. Cooking parties can be hosted at home, in event spaces, or even brought to schools for interactive lessons and demonstrations.
Private lessons
For a more personalized experience, our private cooking lessons are held right in your home using your own kitchen and tools. This allows you to learn in a familiar setting and easily apply your new skills later.
Each lesson is fully customizable - you can choose your menu, request specific recipes, or even shop alongside the chef to learn how to pick the best ingredients. Classes typically last two to three hours and can be tailored to any skill level or dietary preference.
Private lessons include:
Personalized menu design with protein dishes chosen per your request
Cook and enjoy your meal as you go
Groceries billed separately (you keep the leftovers)
Focused, one-on-one instruction in your own kitchen
A fun and engaging experience for individuals, couples, or the family.
You’ll learn real techniques in a relaxed, hands-on way: cooking, tasting, and laughing as you go. There’s no pressure, just good food and good company. Along the way, you’ll pick up personalized tips and tricks you can actually use at home and enjoy a fun, creative experience whether you’re solo, with a partner, or your family. Plus, you’ll get to keep the recipes (and the leftovers) so you can relive the moment later.
We make every cooking experience easy and enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a private lesson or a group cooking party, we handle the details so you can focus on the fun - and the food.
Your Experience at a Glance
Choose Your Experience: Pick a private class or cooking party and share your goals, whether it’s mastering a new skill or hosting a memorable night in.
Customize Your Menu: Work directly with Chef Shantena to select dishes, set the tone, and accommodate dietary preferences.
Shop & Prep: Ingredients can be provided or shopped together. Private classes use your kitchen for a hands-on experience.
Cook & Enjoy: Learn techniques, plate beautifully, and enjoy every bite as you go.
Savor the Moment: Eat, laugh, and take your new recipes - and memories - with you.
Allergies & Dietary
Have guests with special diets or allergies? We’ve got you covered. Every dish is prepared carefully and clearly labeled so everyone can take part in the experience with confidence.
We offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options, along with other custom adjustments by request. At Open Palate, everyone has a place at the table - and a meal made just for them.
Ready to cook, learn, and laugh with us? Contact Open Palate today to schedule your private lesson or group cooking party.
