Teen Cooking Parties

Simple Gourmet Teen Parties are specially designed to encourage fun and independence in the kitchen. Choose from one of our party event options:

COOK LIKE A CHEF

If you are looking to bring out the Inner Foodie in you and your friends, this is the party for you! Get together with friends and make a gourmet meal under the guidance of our culinary team. You’ll learn basic cooking skills and how to work with interesting flavors to create a meal anyone would be proud of. You and your friends will arrive and enjoy appetizers prepared by your Simple Gourmet™ team.  Shortly thereafter the activities will begin with an introduction to the fresh, seasonal menu you have chosen from our menus below.  After breaking into smaller groups, your team will use creativity, newfound culinary skills and ingenuity to make a simply delicious meal.

TEEN IRON CHEF

Are you ready for Kitchen Stadium? Then get ready for our popular Iron Teen Chef event where you are the Iron Chef. You and your friends will be divided into two teams and face off in a timed competition that will rely on creativity and teamwork.

Each team will be given the recipes from the menu chosen and have 1 hour to make three dishes. In addition, they will be presented with a secret ingredient that must be incorporated into one of their dishes. Our Simple Gourmet™ team will serve as Culinary Experts and coach each team to create a delicious meal. Success will rely on teamwork, communication, and creativity. A panel of judges will be selected and critique each team’s offering based on taste, presentation and creativity.

Appetizers and dessert will be provided by your Simple Gourmet™ team.

This event can only be held in one of our professional kitchens.

CAKE DECORATING

Creativity is the key to success in our Cake Decorating party. After a brief introduction to cake-building mechanics, frosting and piping techniques from your Simple Gourmet chef, you will split into teams of 2 to build confectionary masterpieces. Each team will be given a number of baked and cooled cakes, frosting, coloring, cake fillings, piping bags and tips and other décor items. After coming up with a theme for the cake, each team will work together to build a multi-level cake, complete with filling, frosting and decoration. Simple Gourmet staff will be on hand to offer advice and expertise.

We are happy to provide a meal for an additional fee, upon request.

We recommend these parties for ages 13+.  Parties are about 2 1/2 hours in length. 

MENU SELECTIONS

(For Cook like a Chef and Teen Iron Chef)

Celebrity Chef Favorites

• Bobby Flay's Charred Corn Guacamole with Chips
• Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken with Balsamic BBQ Sauce
• Ina Garten's Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
• Rachael Ray's Greek Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Italian Feast

• Garlic Toast
• Crispy Chicken with Tomato-Mozzarella Salsa
• Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara Sauce
• Caprese Salad Stacks with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pizza Party

• Lemony Hummus with Warm Flatbread
• Grilled Pizzas with Marinara and Assorted Toppings
• Fusilli with Basil-Lemon Pesto
• BLT Salad with Romaine, Bacon, Tomato and Grilled Parmesan Croutons

Mexican Fiesta

• Fresh Tomato Salsa with Chips
• Lime Marinated Chicken Fajitas
• Mexican Rice Pilaf
• Guacamole Salad with Black Beans, Tomatoes and Avocados

Hot off the Grill!

• Grilled Bruschetta with Charred Tomato-Basil Topping
• Grilled Mozzarella-Stuffed Burgers with Caramelized Onions
• Pasta with Grilled Scallions, Feta and Baby Tomatoes
• Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Drizzle

Sunday Supper

• Warm Artichoke Dip
• Mini Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Snap Peas with Chive-Lemon Butter

Desserts (choose one):

• Mini Chocolate Cakes with Lots of Cream
• Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Individual Fruit Tarts with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Warm Season Fruit Crisp with Crumble Topping
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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