You are welcome to choose any menu, but if you have a small group (under 10 people) we may need to pare it down.
We can accommodate all of your guest’s dietary restrictions; just alert us ahead of time so we can be prepared.
Northern Italian
- Crostini with Fresh Ricotta, Herb-Roasted Tomatoes, and Basil
- Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
- Tuscan Kale Salad
- Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter
- Citrus-Olive Oil Cakes
Fresh Pasta Party
- Crostini with Fresh Ricotta, Herb-Roasted Tomatoes + Basil
- Homemade Pappardelle with Classic Meat Sauce (vegetarian option available)
- Tuscan Kale Salad with Lemon-Parmigiano Dressing
- Citrus-Olive Oil Cakes
Persian Dinner
- Herb Kuku with Barberries (savory egg dish with herbs, herbs, and more herbs)
- Persian Rice with Golden Tahdig (a crispy crust)
- Chicken Fessenjan with Pomegranate and Walnuts
- Salade-e Shirazi (chopped salad)
- Clementine and Date Platter
Spanish Paella + Assorted Tapas
- Paella of Choice (vegetable, seafood, and/or chorizo)
- Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce
- Garlicky Shrimp with Spanish Tomato Bread (Pan Con Tomate)
- Crisp Salad with Oranges and Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
Indian Dinner
- Chicken Korma with Golden Onions
- Spiced Cabbage Poriyal
- Lentil Dal with Spiced Butter
- Cilantro + Mint Chutney
- Steamed Basmati Rice with Whole Spices
Korean BBQ
- Crispy Kimchi Dumplings
- Pork Bulgogi with All the Accompaniments
- Spicy Braised Tofu
- Sesame Cucumber Salad
- Steamed Short-Grain Rice
Friendsgiving!
- Roasted Chicken with The Best Pan Gravy
- Stuffing with Wild Mushrooms, Pecans, and Dried Cherries
- Maple Sweet Potato Mash
- Sweet/Sour Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Homemade Cranberry-Orange Relish
- Spiced Apple Crisp
Holiday Cocktail Party!
- Mocktail Bar (flavored syrups/shrubs, seltzers: you bring the booze)
- Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Prosciutto + Basil-Olive Tapenade
- Japanese Potsticker Dumplings with Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce
- Spinach – Feta Phyllo Triangles
- Mini Citrus Olive Oil Cakes with Dark Cherry Coulis
“Chopped!” Cooking Competition
This is our most interactive menu option! You’ll meet your chef at Mulberry Market (@ Prince Street) where we’ll divide your group into 2 teams (or you can determine the teams ahead). We’ll present each team with two “secret ingredients” they must incorporate into a showstopper main course of their devising. The groups will have 15 minutes to shop and be limited to $70 per team (they will also have access to our well-stocked pantry back at the kitchen).
After shopping, we’ll all head back to our cooking school (6 blocks away) and the groups will have 1 hour to cook and present their dishes. We’ll provide hors d’oeuvres during cooking time, and side dishes to complement their creations, so everyone enjoys a full meal together at the end.
A DIY ice cream sundae bar at the end rounds out the fun.
(This option is best for groups of 16 or less people.)
The Risotto Cooking Challenge
This menu is part cooking class, part culinary competition. Everything but the risotto is cooked together and then we’ll divide the group into 2 teams and each team will choose from a bowl of ingredients (i.e. chestnuts, wasabi greens, golden beets, enoki mushrooms, etc.) to create a signature risotto. The chef-instructors will judge the winning group. This is ideal for groups who thrive on a bit of competition.
- Crostini with Fresh Ricotta, Herb-Roasted Tomatoes, and Basil
- Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
- Tuscan Kale Salad
- Risotto Competition
- Dark Chocolate-Almond Torte with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Mexican Taco Party
- Guacamole Competition (teams compete to create the tastiest guac)
- Homemade Corn Tortillas
- 2 Fillings: Zucchini-Mushroom-Roasted Poblano + Green Chile Chicken
- Smoky Black Beans
- Pickled Red Onions
Middle Eastern Meze Party
- Spinach-Feta Phyllo Triangles
- Spiced Chicken Shawarma (Veg option: Grilled Halloumi)
- Whipped Hummus with Za’atar Oil
- Giant Chopped Salad with Sumac – Citrus Dressing
- Golden Rice Pilaf
Union Square Greenmarket Tour + Cooking Class (Year-Round)
You’ll meet your chef at the Union Square Greenmarket (E. 17th and Broadway) where you’ll explore, shop, and taste your way through the vast market. You’ll fill a basket with seasonal ingredients to create a local feast back at our school. The group will take the subway from the market back to our cooking school in SoHo (3 stops on the 6 train).
The menu varies (and can accommodate all sorts of tastes), but commonly includes: local fresh ricotta gnocchi with local vegetable ragout; breads and charcuterie/cheeses, roasted vegetable salads, and spiced seasonal fruit crisp with creme fraiche.
(This option is best for groups of 16 or less people, and is only available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays before 5pm, when the market is open.)