"Every person from Parties That Cook, from the person who coordinated our party, Beth, to the chefs at our party, were absolutely stupendous. I would HIGHLY recommend PTC to all my other recruiter friends who plan parties!"

Marietta Dixon
Howrey LLP

"Everyone really got into it. It was a fun, interactive evening, and I have heard nothing but raves about the event! Tanya was the lead chef, and I loved her fabulous energy and enthusiasm for her craft. It was very contagious! I was looking for something different for my group. I am tired of the same old boring dinners at restaurants. I had a hunch that this would not only work for this group, but that it would be a hit...and it was! Bless you for creating PARTIES THAT COOK!!!"

Erin Kelch, CMP
CASSS

"We really had a great time! You were tremendous! Very well organized and completely worry-free for me as the organizer for our group. Professional website, and when I called, Rosie was very responsive and gave me assurance that I wouldn't need to worry about anything. I was
looking for a teambuilding experience and it was perfect! Our group had only met for the first time that morning. When we left, we really had a great sense of togetherness."

Susan Koseck
TAQA

"Score! Before one more minute goes by I want to let you know how utterly phenomenal this evening was. Your crew was positively outstanding. I can't imagine how it could have been better."

Mari Shine
Dolby Laboratories

"Really great event! It's becoming the favorite team building event here at Facebook."

Jared Morgenstern
Facebook

"We had such a good time and will recommend your service to anyone, anytime. It was just perfect. I am giving you a big thumbs up on our website. Thanks again."

Christine Boyle
StumbleUpon

"The event really helped our team get to know one another. It let people let loose and get involved with one another. This was the most successful event we have done! We loved the chefs! They were fun and kept us laughing. Our team was really tired by end of day, but once we
got cookin' the whole party lit up! All morning today everyone was thanking me for such a great night. Thanks again!!!!!"

Ashley Miller
Yoga Journal

"Parties That Cook offered the best price, best quality and, most importantly, Christina responded to my inquiries right away. Chef John was entertaining and informative, and everything flowed quite smoothly from the time we arrived to our departure."

Denise Malatesta
Elan

"We're a very competitive team so it was the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better instead of doing it over a stuffy sit down dinner. Everyone was so great at the event and SO patient. We're a rowdy group and kind of hard to keep in check and they handled us beautifully. Loved that they asked beforehand what type of work we do (sales & marketing), so they knew how to handle our group (loud and to the point)."

Sarah Parkington
MTV Networks

"Our party was absolutely fabulous. My customer service staff enjoyed and benefited from every minute of it. The staff was professional and friendly; the food was outstanding; the organizational aspect was perfect; and the fun was abundant! Congratulations to your organization for providing to us an exceptional, outside-of-the-box, event. Worth every penny!"

Rita Houston, Executive Director
Willow Creek Association

"Fantastic staff that all complemented each other. They were fun, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. It was very easy to plan the event. Everything was well organized prior to our guests arriving. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!"

Mari Malvino
San Francisco Giants

"I'm not sure I could pick one "best" part. The light competition was great. Everyone enjoyed each other's company and had so much fun cooking AND socializing. The Parties That Cook staff were great!"

Lynn Muscat
The Alexander Group, Inc.

"It was a great party! You and your team did a fantastic job. One of the best groups I have ever worked with. You were all fun and professional!"

Nancy Green, VP
Pottery Barn Store Operations

"I chose Parties That Cook because the food and service are always excellent. I have tried other companies and no one has ever come close to the quality experience you provide."

Jaimie Knight
Shearman & Sterling

"The personal interactions Parties That Cook had with our team members brought out the FUN in everyone!!"

Liz Saiz
Intuit

"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! We've never seen so much interaction among our clients during an event before this one. The staff was EXCELLENT. It's obvious that the PTC staff really enjoy themselves and it was infectious to the rest of the group! I have already been singing
your praises to friends and colleagues!"

Michael Feeney
Minkoff and Associates

"Everyone thought our cooking event was creative and engaging. My group raved about it and had a wonderful time. It was especially nice for those quieter members of our group and partners and spouses as a traditional cocktail party or dinner can be awkward if you don't know anyone. They really appreciated having a "task" and learning something new while getting to know the group! Thanks again, you and your team were terrific!"

Lynn D. Lieber, CEO
Workplace Answers, Inc.

"We had a delightful team event last night and your staff did such an outstanding job. THANK YOU, Tanya & the entire staff for taking good care of us!!! The food & presentation topped any high end restaurant I've ever been to and I have been to many. My team members all share the same sentiment and again, we can't thank you enough for such a great time! You guys are on my recommended list of events NOT TO BE MISSED!!!"

Jenny Cicciarelli
Yahoo

"Just wanted to let you know what a fabulous job the Parties that Cook team did last night at our party. They both had terrific energy, a sense of humor and really created a festive, energetic environment...Of the parties that we've done over the past few years, this was the best yet. Our guests had a fantastic time and will remember this party for months to come. By the way, the menu you helped select was a total hit! Thank you and I look forward to doing more business with you in the future."

Dina Collins
Janus Capital

"Everyone had a great time! Your team was great! Their personalities, energy and enthusiasm were incredible. You should be very proud of them. It is a great way to bring people together and teach them that they can cook. My guests loved the food and the attention to detail. I will highly recommend Parties that Cook to anyone that is planning an event! Thanks again for everything!"

Brett Kladney, VP of Product Development
Pottery Barn

"The party was great. Everyone had a great time and really felt it was a great teambuilding event. The chefs were wonderful - full of fun and excitement. We all had a wonderful time."

Karen Mohr
Seagate

"We had the best time at our 'cook-off'. We loved all the cooking tricks you showed us! We are so pleased with the entire event, and we received great feedback from our colleagues as well. Thanks to you and your staff for a memorable evening."

Kim Mitchell
Barclays Global Investors

"I wanted to let you know what a fabulous time our guests had at our event...The menu was DELICIOUS and fun for everyone to cook. The real contributors to the success of this event were your chefs. They were knowledgeable, had a great attitude, and created a fun atmosphere."

Allison Bryant
Fidelity Investments

"It was great! Well done. Our clients had loads of fun and the food was delicious."

Mike Goefft
Publicis & Hal Riney

"Thank you for all of your help in setting up our eventyesterday. I have to say that it was one of the most fun company events I've been to – and I've been to some pretty exorbitant ones. :) Good time had by all. Exceptional staff, amazing food, etc, etc. Just great! Thank you!"

Michelle Haag
GlobalEnglish Corporation

"I cannot thank you enough! Our group had an absolutely fabulous time! They thought it was a very unique experience and it really got everyone mingling and interacting. My boss was against the idea in the beginning and I was extremely happy to prove him wrong. :)"

Stephanie Nimis
Nelnet

"First, let me compliment you and your staff for an absolutely wonderful event. I've done another cooking event, and I've got to say, yours was far more fun, but still a good team activity. I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in these types of team activities."

Cheryl Cowan
Ropes and Gray LLP

"The best part was the teamwork involved in creating the dishes and cooking together. It was successful because everyone participated."

Barb Jaspar
Macys.com

"Everything was great! The preparations, the food, the people... I can't pick just one thing."

Nancy Lam
DLA Piper

"Sarah was AWESOME. Patient, knowledgeable, fun. And everything was set up perfectly and ready to go by the time we got there – it was seamless."

Julia Markish
Bain & Company

"You were very professional and responded like I respond - quickly!"

Jennifer Costa
Logitech

"I chose Parties That Cook because my past experience was exceptional and I wanted the best!"

Denise Malatesta
Elan Pharmaceuticals

"Rosie was the quickest to respond when I put in an email request, and she sent me a proposal within 30 minutes of our initial conversation, then revised it after we spoke. Given this was exactly 2 weeks before the scheduled event, this really met my needs."

Linda Parker Pennington
PayPal

"The whole event was seamless and extremely well managed. The staff were friendly and accommodating. It was really excellent."

Carmelle Giblin
Kester

"I hired Parties that Cook for a team building event during my regional sales meeting. The group had so much more fun than a dinner at a restaurant and the price was about the same. I would definitely do this again!"

Liz O'Hara
Lonza Walkersville Inc.

"Nothing could have made the evening more enjoyable than it already was. I don’t think we could have asked for a better teambuilding event!"

Lindsey Blatz
Webcor

"The best part was watching everyone really enjoy and get into their cooking roles. It was so fun. So great to see a side of folks you may not have known they had. The chefs gave us great guidance but enough independence to get the job done. The event was successful because you were prepared, the food was very good, the venue was incredible and all the advance planning paid off. Lovely, lovely, lovely." 

Lori Perlstadt
MSquared

"The best part of our party was the camaraderie built among the participating team members.  Contrary to a sit down dinner it gave the guests an opportunity to mingle and be much more interactive and even somewhat competitive in spirit."

Connie Cassel
NetApp

"For the pre and post-event planning services, I find your approach to be very effective. From the first engagement with quote generation to the series of follow-ups to hone in the final presentation, the behavior was that of a proactive professional staff. It was the perfect blend of urgency and tact from my perspective."

George Su
Genentech

"Everything was taken care of start to finish by the PTC crew which made it a very enjoyable event, and not at all stressful for me.  I loved knowing that someone else was taking care of everything.  And the menu was terrific."

Brad Vaccaro
Allpointe Insurance Services

"Please give your staff a special thanks from us. People came in this morning and were still talking about it. I have not had this much fun at a work event in a long time. Thank you all for making our end of year offsite completely fantastic.
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Denise Giani
Genentech

"It was something different for us. A great way to bring everyone together. It was one of the best Christmas parties we have had in all of the 32 years I have worked for the doctors."

Nancy Lavallee
Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill

"I talked to two other companies and your company seemed the most responsive and easiest to work with.  I was thrilled that everything went according to plan and I came out looking like a star for putting on such a great event!"

Janice Campbell
Ventana Property Services, Inc.

"I’m not sure there was a “best part”. The food was great, the location was great, the staff was great.  Extremely successful. It was pretty darn perfect!"

Vicki Hinckley
A2Z Development

"I liked that cooking parties are your primary focus (vs. being a cooking school that also hosts parties.) Your client list was impressive. The clincher was how thoughtful and responsive Traci Terrick was especially during our initial conversations. I explained what I was looking for / trying to achieve / challenges we had and she came up with a party plan that was a good fit for us."

Whitney Lewis
Parthenon Capital Partners

"Everyone at our firm LOVED the event and said it was our best holiday party EVER.  We will all recommend PTC."

Flor Vega
American Infrastructure MLP Fund

"This is the second year we’ve worked with Parties that Cook. Everything was great – the food, the staff, the mood, the service, etc. The best thing is that they handle all of the details – signing a contract with the venue, flowers, music, setting you up with wine/beer. I would recommend Parties that Cook to anyone wanting to host a cooking party."

Alexandra Kearns
Mainsail Partners

"The prompt service of the team that assisted in planning the event was pretty great.  I had no time to plan this event & Parties That Cook made it simple and stress-free."

Nghia T. H. Nguyen
Fortify Software

"I’ve been meaning to email you ever since last night to tell you how impressed I was with your entire staff last night. They were all incredibly friendly, upbeat and professional and the event was a big success. Congrats on hiring such a great crew!  Very impressive!"

Christopher da Cunha
iHance Inc.

"Many thanks.… it was truly a fun time and experience. Who would ever guess that I can cook??"

Ralph Bava
RSM McGladrey, Inc.

"I just checked out our photos and great memories came to mind of that day. The staff was wonderful, and we had a great time. Thank you for all your help!"

Linh N. Nguyen
City Park

"I have scheduled so many parties with you over the years but last evening was actually the first one that I was lucky enough to participate in. Having the hands on experience was appreciated and I couldn’t have asked for a better master chef. He was really great. Being the party planner and not so much an attendee, I count on places such as yours to take care of my bosses and colleagues and to make me look good!"

Chris Padrick
Acclarent, Inc.

"The chefs were great at helping us and leading us towards a final product.  Everyone learned something new and had a great time doing it! AND – the food turned out amazing! In fact, many people said it was way better than the other restaurants we had tried in San Francisco!"

Rob Barnum
Taleo

"The food was wonderful and the teamwork and fun that ensued was really special. You can't make people socialize at company events but the fun of cooking makes it happen. Thank you for starting your company.  I never get tired of your events nor do the employees!"

Rene Lacerte
Bill.com

"We literally found you on line and have had our expectations blown away with both events that we hosted. Thank you! Can't wait to plan another event!"

Jennifer Graham
Knoll, Inc.

"It’s something our firm had never done before, and it took care of 3 things we needed to cover at once: Team Building, Competition and Dinner! It is a well-organized event and Parties That Cook makes sure that knowledgeable, friendly people will lead the group and are good at making sure everyone is getting the most out of their experience."

Lisa Ihnken
Zoom Eyeworks

"The best part was the interaction of team members cooking together. Everything was fantastic!"

Martha Brayboy
Merial

"Everyone had a blast. I have shared the stories with many and I see interest all around in doing more events. In fact my other team heard about this one and wants to look into one for themselves.... stay tuned!"

Jo James
McKinsey & Company

"The best part was the team work and team building of the event and this is why it also made the event so successful because it showed that each station was in charge of one item to cook and everyone came together to meet a common goal, exactly how it is done within a company."

Jenny Hinson
Bay Valley Foods

"Parties That Cook was not the cheapest option, but the professionalism of the event planning, the pre-packaged options and the seamless integration with awesome venues made me quickly disregard the competition. I have had several people tell me that it was the best event they have been to – and I have to agree. All in all – a fantastic evening."

Rebecca Lipski
Dot Net Nuke Corporation

"The menu was upscale enough to make it extra special, but not so difficult to intimidate the participants. I think the best part for me was hearing “THIS IS GREAT!”  All participants were very engaged in the experience and told me on numerous occasions what a great idea this was."

Lisa Porria
Good Samaritan Hospital

"Starla, who was our business coach, is an outstanding executive leadership leader. She did her homework to understand our team and our issues. She utilized time skillfully and made sure we met our learning objectives with energy and sensitivity. This was a true success meeting all of our objectives: team building, leadership development, reward for staff and FUN!"

Karen Graham
Kaiser

"John Silva was fantastically fun and knowledgeable. The entire staff went above and beyond to make the event a great learning experience. I cannot thank you and your team enough for making our event a huge success!!"

Bob Capuzelo
DemandTec

"I’ve planned several team building events (and 2 cooking themed events in the past) and this was by far the best. My team had a wonderful time! I feel like you and your team went above and beyond to accommodate all of my special requests.  I always worry with food events given all the dietary restrictions on my team but your team took all the worry out of it for me.  I will definitely be telling all my colleagues to try out Parties That Cook!"

Christine Morris
Microsoft

"We had such a great night, and are thrilled to be able to recreate the fantastic foods that we made with the recipes [they’ve] sent on. We will remember that Friday night as the highlight of our retreat because [their] entire staff made us feel so welcome and relaxed around the beautiful kitchen."

Leighanne Hebein
Starkey Labs

"The best part of our event was feeling the heartbeat of the City and the warm, welcoming cooking staff. Our event was successful as a team-builder, of course, but mainly because it was FUN and the food was yummy."

Linda Wilson-Guptill
Oracle

"@PartiesThatCook is making our @Eventbrite marketing team offsite so fun!"

@BriteSF - Brianna Haag via Twitter
Eventbrite

"I really wanted to organize a cooking event for our Summer Interns and Parties that Cook had everything I was looking for.  Competition, great food and an overall great opportunity to bond."

Hannah Laetz
Autodesk

"As a planner, the best part was that Tanya and the staff really took over and completely handled our group when it was time to begin. I'm not used to that and it made it so I could really enjoy myself and participate as well. From a participant perspective, the best part was being able to see another side of the people I work with. I learned something new about everyone! It was definitely a bonding experience.  I talked to a handful of people (all men) who said that they didn't expect the event to be fun, and when it was over they came to me and said they had to admit that they loved it."

Samantha Young
RTI

"Successful event, plenty of great conversation and fun. The wine and appetizers in the beginning were great and the energy was high from beginning to end. I don’t think anyone was disappointed with any part of the experience!"

Wendi Moradian
Council of Business Advisors

"The team collaboration, venue, the tips from the chef, recipes and wine pairing –every part of the event was GREAT!! It was really perfect."

Kerri White
PRTM

"After talking to Beth and hearing the process and plans I was convinced this was the thing to do. The best part was seeing what my fellow workers created and then eating it. This was successful because the team definitely worked together and enjoyed the evening -it was fantastic."

Don Bicking
Wrigley

"We had the highest attendance at this event than we’ve had for any other events, including our year-end holiday party.  Everyone said they thought this was our best event ever.  I wouldn’t be surprised if you see us again with a different menu.  Kudos to your staff, who were all wonderful and who contributed to the fun."

Kim Galvin
Corporate Event Host

"Everyone had a lot of fun making the food and even more, eating it! The service was by far the best aspect of the event. [The lead Chef] made every request happen and made everyone feel welcomed. The ladies felt like they got so much more out of the cooking event because the service staff helped when necessary, mingled around, and initiated conversations. Rosie [the event planner] went above and beyond for our event and truly made it happen!"

Stephanie Bowen
Corporate Event Host

"It was just overall fun, with a great atmosphere."

Paul Fitzpatrick
BMRN

"Everyone told me it was great fun and they loved this activity... The best part was getting the opportunity to work with people on our team that we typically don’t have the chance to interact with on a fun task. I got to know some people better from a different perspective.... Everything the participants wanted or needed was provided. The staff was very responsive and right there when we had questions or needed help — good direction and handy preparation tips."

Linda Boyer
Genentech

"The best part was seeing everyone work together as a team. I was impressed by all the brainstorming ideas."

Olivia Trieu
ShareThis

"It was ALL great.  I loved having everything there waiting for us and loved the teamwork of cooking together. Can’t think of a thing that would have made this event better."

Fay Harmon
Intuit

"My group had an AMAZING time and appreciate all of your staff's enthusiasm and hard work during our event! This event was successful because we were all excited to work together in teams, but also having a professional chef to assist us through this adventure was VERY helpful! The best part of our cooking party was the culmination of the actual cooking and the "presentations" given by each team. Our group really got into the competition of this event and were very entertained to watch each spokes person present their dishes! The food was actually amazing. Parties That Cook gave us wonderful and fresh ingredients that made the food taste delicious!"

Jessica Smith
Genetech

"Everything was great.  I couldn’t have asked for a better event. It got everyone engaged and away from normal work activity."

Michelle Smith
Omnicell

"The best part was that it was almost no effort on my part to plan or set up.  All I had to do was pick a date, pick out dishes, and pick the music, and Parties that Cook took care of everything else!  Everyone was so impressed that everything was prepared and ready to go when we got there, and that the staff was very courteous and helpful. Parties That Cook events are always popular and very well received by our group."

Erin Palermo
Navigant

"Introduction by the main chef was very fun and instructive, educational, informative. This event got people to interact that usually don't."

Kristie Hegman
Revance

"The best part of the cooking party was the team bonding while cooking. Everyone got into their roles and as a group created two delicious meals. The event was definitely a success - reasonably priced and very organized.. I even received emails this morning from our employees saying it was the 'Best team-building event'."

Kaylen Popoff
LBA Realty

"Great experience with Parties that Cook from the initial email inquiry to the final payment - awesome business to work with! Prompt, professional and great team interactive entertainment!"

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Rick Ouhl DDS

"Parties That Cook had the best of what I saw both in terms of referrals and online menus. We had a lot of fun, the team was great and the chef was perfect. Our event was very successful."

Tina Bell
Align Technology

"I had never done a cooking class with a group before this, so I was a little nervous about how it would work – turned out great! It was lots of fun, and the food was great. I’d say it was definitely a success! I can’t think of anything else you could have done. From the venue to the staff, beginning to end, it was a positive experience."

Christine Todi
Hewlett Foundation

"We have done events the past three years with Parties That Cook. They have great customer service and are easy to work with. Our event had a very comfortable atmosphere, and our chef was very friendly."

Christine Zonkel
Indiana University

"I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous event! We had so much fun, everyone really enjoyed it. [The chefs] were phenomenal. The wine tasting was wonderful, and I especially liked it! The food was delicious – I have to say that we really did a great job cooking – there was nothing left! It was nice that we some secret chefs residing in our groups, but the Parties That Cook chefs really helped guide us on our choices and our food was just wonderful. This was truly one of our best team building days. Thanks so much to you and your wonderful staff – Parties That Cook rocks!!"

Terri Thompson
GMO Emerging Consultants

"All of the guests were engaged and enjoyed the evening. The event was successful due to Chef Carolyn and her work in supporting our objectives."

Holly Files
VelocX

"Our group loves to compete in unique areas and it sounded like a fun idea. The chef's were terrific - they were the highlight of the event. Even with a difficult group, they both handled things warmly and encouraged trying new things. They were fun, helpful and kept things on track while teaching and encouraging the interaction. Everyone in our group noted the well planned presentation, even when we knew we were getting off track a bit. The event offered a wonderful interaction and experience, and the knowledge gains were terrific."

Guy Nickelson
Sedona

"We have used [Parties That Cook] twice before for two other parties. The customer service was amazing! A hands-on cooking party is a really great idea for team bonding and bringing everyone together. We are all very competitive people and the competition factor helped make it a memorable and successful night for everyone. This event was also successful because we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the chefs were extremely helpful and were always there to lend a hand when needed. Everyone was able to join in and cook a little bit of each dish, and it was a fun experience.  Along with the food and competition, the dining area was nice, as we were all able to sit together and enjoy dinner as a team."

Shanna Batten
Encore Consumer Capital

"Way back when, I went to a cooking party with Krause Taylor Associates. XL Construction has been doing a holiday cooking party for at least 5 years now. As usual, the event was great! Everyone loved both the cooking experience and the eating. The staff was excellent. Our chefs - Heather and Amy - were terrific, as was our server Elizabeth and our dishwasher, Dana. It was a great menu -- fun to cook but not too challenging (just right!) -- and the food was delicious. Love you guys! Easy, good, entertaining! We'll definitely do it again."

Kate Paisley
XL Construction Group

"Great event! We knew they did a great job at our partner event so no need to look for another company. Everyone had a good time and it was a wonderful way for people to mingle. Very organized, fun staff, and a good team building event. We didn't leave much on our plates..."

Sharon Swann
SDG