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Parties That Cook Presents Valentine's Day Cooking Class Parties

San Francisco, CA January 26, 2012 - Parties That Cook®, the mobile culinary events company specializing in corporate team building activitiesand cooking parties, announced the dates for its upcoming Valentine’s Day cooking classes in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Chicago and Portland. Each class includes a lively culinary demonstration, an interactive cooking session with guidance from professional chefs, and a gourmet meal of international small plates.

Parties That Cook Surpasses $2M in 2011 Revenue

San Francisco, CA December 21, 2011 - Parties That Cook® reported annual YTD revenue topping $2 million for the first time since inception. Annual revenue projections for 2011 show a 13% growth over 2010 and 101% growth over 2009. During 2 years of strategic planning and budgeting in an unstable economy, Parties That Cook achieved this milestone by streamlining operations, implementing new processes for event logistics and investing in marketing. The company also developed detailed training programs for chefs and field staff.

The Perfect Holiday Gift Lies Within a Deck of Cards

November 9, 2011 - Parties That Cook®, the mobile culinary events company specializing in team building and cooking parties, is pleased to announce the release of its second recipe deck cookbook: “More Sumptuous Small Plates”, featuring a stylish full-color recipe “card deck” of 30 easy-to-prepare international hors ‘d oeuvres and appetizers, as well as helpful hints for planning the perfect party. The collection retails for $19.95 and is available for presale on Parties That Cook’s online store or Amazon beginning Dec. 1st.

Holiday Party Ideas: Festive Team Building Activities and Unique Cooking Parties

San Francisco, CA October 27, 2011 - Parties That Cook®, the mobile culinary events company specializing in corporate team building activities and hands-on cooking parties, is pleased to announce its newest event theme, Cupcake Wars. Perfect for gathering clients, colleagues and friends together over the holidays, the Cupcake Wars event provides 2 ½ hours of competitive team building, group cooking and festive feasting.

Parties That Cook Earns Prestigious B Corp Certification

San Francisco, CA October 24, 2011 - Parties That Cook®, the country’s premier corporate team building and private cooking party company, became a Certified B Corporation last month, joining an elite but growing group of companies around the U.S. who are committed to meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance.

Parties That Cook Launches Fourth Branch for Culinary Events in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR September 22, 2011 - Parties That Cook®, the nation’s premier culinary events and corporate team building company, launches operations in Portland on Thursday September 22, 2011. Portland makes the company’s fourth location; it's second in the Pacific Northwest. Originating in San Francisco, Parties That Cook also has branches in Chicago and Seattle.

Experience Farm-To-Table Dining Like Never Before

San Francisco, CA August 23, 2011—Want to experience true farm-to-table dining, but don’t know where to start? Dinner will be as fresh as it gets with Parties That Cook’s outdoor farm-to-table cooking class held at Canvas Ranch in Petaluma, Calif. on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Indian Summer in San Francisco: An Authentic Indian Cooking Class

San Francisco, CA July 14, 2011—Parties That Cook® (http://www.partiesthatcook.com), the nation’s premier culinary events company, announced that it will be hosting its first ever Indian small plates cooking class. On Thursday, July 28th from 6:30 to 9:00pm, Chef Irfan Dama will lead the class through an upbeat hands-on cooking class, featuring a menu of deliciously exotic Indian dishes.

The Perfect Pairing: Cooking Class Meets Wine Tasting

Seattle—Oct. 8, 2010—Parties That Cook®, the nation’s premier corporate team building event and private cooking party company, announces its newest event, Cooking With Cache. This event, likened to a hybrid of the Amazing Race! meets Top Chef is available now to book and perfectly timed for holiday corporate gatherings.

Parties That Cook Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit Women's Microenterprise Non-Profit

San Francisco, CA January 26, 2011— Local culinary events company, Parties That Cook, will host Cooking Up Success for Women’s Initiative, a cooking party fundraiser, on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Horatius, a gallery in San Francisco. Event proceeds go to Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment.

Parties That Cook Named as Finalist in 7th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Seattle, WA —November 19, 2010—Parties That Cook®, the nation’s premier corporate team building event and private cooking party company, is named finalist for best entrepreneur and best overall company categories for an international award for women in business.

Parties That Cook Introduces "Cooking With Cache" Incorporating Playtime's Geoteaming

Parties That Cook Reveals the Recipe for Romance with Interactive Culinary Events for Chicago Couples

Chicago, Ill.—April 20, 2010—Award-winning culinary events company Parties That Cook® today announced a new date for its upcoming Date Night Cooking Class, a course for couples.

Parties That Cook Turns Up the Heat with Interactive Culinary Events for Chicago Singles

Chicago, IL —May 12, 2010— Award-winning culinary events company Parties That Cook® today announced a new cooking class for singles.

Parties That Cook Presents Fiesta Fantastico At Tres Agaves: A Cinco De Mayo Cooking Class

San Francisco, Calif.—April19, 2010—Award-winning culinary events company Parties That Cook® today announced a new cooking class just in time for Cinco de Mayo at Tres Agaves, San Francisco's premier Mexican restaurant and tequila bar.

Parties That Cook Reveals the Recipe for Romance With Interactive Culinary Events for Seattle Couples and Singles

San Francisco,Calif.—January 27, 2010—Award-winning culinary events company Parties That Cook® today announced new dates for its upcoming Valentine's Day cooking class parties at The Drawing Room at Volterra Restaurant and Efeste Winery in the Seattle area.

Parties That Cook Reveals theRecipe for Romance With Interactive Culinary Classes for Chicago Couples and Singles

San Francisco,Calif.—January 27, 2010—Award-winning culinary events company Parties That Cook® today announced new dates for its upcoming Valentine's Day cooking class parties at Charlie Bagg's in the Belden Stratford Hotel in Chicago.

Parties That Cook Reveals theRecipe for Romance With Interactive Culinary Events for Bay Area Couples and Singles

Parties That Cook Hosts Fundraiser To Benefit Women’s Microenterprise Non-Profit

San Francisco, Calif.—May12, 2010—Local culinary events company, Parties that Cook, will host Cooking Up Success for Women's Initiative,a cooking party fundraiser, on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the historic Ferry Building in San Francisco.

Parties That Cook Opens Third Location, Expands into Seattle Market

San Francisco, Calif.—January 27, 2010—Parties That Cook®, the nation's premier corporate team building event and private cooking party company, today announced the expansion of its business into the Seattle market. The new site joins Parties That Cook's existing operations in San Francisco and Chicago as the company's third location, serving clients in the Seattle-Tacoma area.

Parties That Cook Hosts Cooking Party Fundraiser To Benefit Education Non-Profit

San Francisco, Calif.—January 19, 2010—Local culinary events company Parties That Cook® will host Cooking for a Cause, a cooking party fundraiser, on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Crushpad Winery in San Francisco. Entry is $95 per person, and includes an interactive cooking experience, small plates meal and a sampling of Crushpad wines. All event proceeds will go to Room to Read, a non-profit organization that helps millions of children gain access to education in developing countries.

Premier Events Company Honored by Women's Initiative and San Francisco Business Times

San Francisco, Calif. (Vocus) November 3, 2009 -- Parties That Cook®, the nation's premier corporate team building event and private cooking party company, has been recognized as a 2009 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by Women's Initiative and named one of the San Francisco Business Times' 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Holiday Party Ideas: Corporate Team Building Events & Cooking Parties with Parties That Cook

San Francisco, CA (September 14, 2009) - Parties That Cook® (http://www.partiesthatcook.com), the nation's premier corporate team building event and private cooking party company, can help create an unforgettable, deliciously fun holiday party sure to become a much-anticipated tradition.

Parties That Cook Founder Bibby Gignilliat Wins NAWBO Rising Star Award

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2009 - Parties That Cook® (http://www.partiesthatcook.com), the nation's premier culinary events company, today announced that founder Bibby Gignilliat will be receiving the 2009 Rising Star award from San Francisco Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) at the 25th Annual Leaders and Legends Luncheon to be held on May 15, 2009 at the Westin St. Francis, San Francisco. The Rising Star award is given to an exceptional business woman, who has exhibited outstanding leadership and shown dedication to the future of the business community.

Spring Cooking Classes at SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

San Francisco, CA (March 18, 2009) – Award-winning culinary events company, Parties That Cook® (http://www.PartiesThatCook.com), the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and kitchen appliance designer Dacor, today announced the launch of a Tantalizing Market Tapas cooking class series at San Francisco's historic Ferry Building. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout April and May 2009 in the Dacor demonstration kitchen. $45 admission includes a two-hour hands-on cooking class with a menu of international appetizers that showcase seasonal ingredients fresh from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Recipe for Romance: Valentine's Day Cooking Classes

San Francisco, CA (January 15, 2009) – Parties That Cook® (http://www.partiesthatcook.com), the nation's premier culinary events company, today announced February dates for Valentine's Day cooking classes at locations across the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago. Classes include interactive cooking demonstrations, hands-on cooking with guidance from professional chefs, seasonal recipes, gourmet meal, plus free wine for several classes.

Bailout This Year's Holiday Party with Appetite Stimulus Plan

San Francisco, CA (November 18, 2008) – Parties That Cook, the nation's premier culinary events company, today announced the "Appetite Stimulus Plan," a do-it-yourself holiday party where guests attend a cooking class, create a gourmet meal, then sit-down to a dining celebration. At a fraction of the cost of traditional holiday galas, forward-thinking companies across the US are turning to these interactive cooking parties as a clever way to stretch this year's corporate budget while still rewarding employees, building morale, and even doubling as a team building exercise. Parties That Cook offers mobile service in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Wine Country, Chicago Area, and Los Angeles, so companies don't even need to leave the office to host a holiday gathering.

Cooking Up Romance Among Chicago Singles

Chicago, Ill. (October 23, 2008) – Parties That Cook®, an award-winning culinary events company today announced the launch of Cooking Crush Chicago, an evening of wine tasting and cooking class for singles. The official kickoff event will take place Thursday, November 20th, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Just Grapes, a state-of-the-art wine tasting facility in Chicago. Tickets are $95 per guest and may be purchased at PartiesThatCook.com. Admission includes wine tasting and pairing with a menu of international appetizers. In the future, Cooking Crush events will be offered on a monthly basis.

Parties That Cook & Crushpad Mix It Up with San Francisco Singles

San Francisco, CA (March 20, 2008) – Parties That Cook®, the nation's premier culinary events company, and Crushpad, San Francisco's urban winery that is democratizing wine making, today announced the launch of Cooking Crush, an evening of wine tasting and cooking for singles. The official kickoff event will take place Thursday, May 1st, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Crushpad's state of the art winemaking facility in San Francisco. Tickets are $95 per guest and may be purchased at PartiesThatCook.com. Admission includes wine tasting and pairing with a menu of international appetizers. Cooking Crush events will be offered on a monthly basis in San Francisco.

Cooking Party Benefit for Pets Unlimited

San Francisco, CA (February 6, 2008) – Chef Bibby Gignilliat, Founder and Executive Chef of Parties That Cook, dazzled a sold out crowd with cooking tips and tricks at Sur La Table's Union Square store. The group of 40 guests learned to cook and later dined on a massive array of gourmet appetizers and small plates. Parties That Cook has generously donated 100% of the night's proceeds to Pets Unlimited, a local non-profit community service organization focused on the humane treatment of animals.

Innovative Culinary Firm Uses Kitchen Based Events for Cultivating Business and Pleasure

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— As recently featured on the cover of the New York Times, in Southwest Airline's Spirit Magazine, and live on the hit TV show View from the Bay, Parties That Cook™ has found the recipe for success for corporate teambuilding activities and private cooking parties.

Cooking Parties Made Easy and Delicious With New “Recipe Deck”

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Parties That Cook™, one of the country's most innovative culinary event companies, announces the release of "Sumptuous Small Plates," a collection of thirty original recipes presented in a stylish "card deck." The recipe deck also contains practical tips for throwing a do-it-yourself cooking party, from wedding showers and cocktail parties to formal sit down celebrations.

Succulent: A Spicy Evening of Gourmet Dating For Gay Men

Experience something HOT! HOT! HOT! this winter! Let San Francisco's premiere gourmet entertainment company, Parties That Cook, get your year off to a sizzling start. Succulent is the perfect evening of mixing and mingling for gay men with culinary prowess or for those who appreciate such talents and zesty energy in the kitchen!

The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge Cooking Competition

San Francisco, CA – Team building has never tasted better! Parties That Cook mixes culinary delight with communication techniques in The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge, the newest addition to the line of upscale cooking parties which combines the ever-popular Kitchen Challenge cook-off with a high-energy communication workshop for professionals.

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