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Business Card Contest
Have you recently attended a Parties That Cook event?
If you dropped your card in our contest jar, you were entered in a drawing to win a cooking class gift certificate. July's winner is Douglas Karpa from Holland & Knight! Congratulations, Douglas! |
Read Up On Our Blog
7.31.12 – We’ve compiled the best event photos from all July cooking parties, and now it’s time to determine a winner! Read more before you rock the vote here.
7.24.12 – The Dogpatch in San Francisco offers a variety of tasty options for your next lunch outing. Explore the neighborhood here.
7.19.12 – Extend your summer with this delicious Salad of Watermelon and Watercress. Flavors this fresh might just have you feeling like it’s the beginning of June. Turn back time here.
7.6.12 – Try one (or all) of our Top Ten Summer Dessert Recipes! With ice cream, pies, cakes and bars, there’s something for everyone. Unleash your sweet tooth here. |
What Clients Are Saying
"We’ve been using PTC for years now, and have had great experiences every year."
Jenny Li, Orrick
"We’ve used Parties that Cook before, and remembered the experience was great. The best part – having fun and making yummy food!"
Lynne Durie, Bay Area Make A Wish
"Parties That Cook has a great and well deserved reputation. [The event planner] worked with me to design a perfect vegetarian menu that made everybody incredibly happy! Our event really was perfect!"
Susie Allen, Packard Foundation
“The event hit during our 2 day teambuilding event, and was stress free! The chefs were well prepared, needed very little direction or instruction, and the food was delicious."
Jackie Hawkins, Bunge Oils |
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Summer Ain't Over Yet! |
 There's plenty of time left before summer says its goodbyes. Celebrate the season with fun cooking classes! Hit the city streets at Mouthwatering Mission or sample a few beers at Brews and Bites.
Can't help but plan ahead? We've just sorted out our fall and holiday class schedule! Save the date for our NEW Holiday Entertaining and Holiday Cookie Exchange classes. For corporate events, booking by October 31 will help you avoid a $300 surcharge for select December dates.
Bon Appetit!
The Parties That Cook Team |
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Vote Now for July's Best Event Photo! |
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The polls are now open for our Summer Photo Contest, and it’s anybody’s race for the Edible Care Package valued at $300! Cast your vote for the best photo, or just vote for your team, NOW. Voting ends at 5pm on August 8. Vote here. |
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Cooking Classes |
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Date Night Couples Cooking – Sold Out!
When: August 17
Where: Dacor Kitchen
What: Grab a date, and join our lively chefs at this hands-on cooking class. Heat up the kitchen as you learn new culinary skills and meet other fun couples. With recipes and photos emailed to attendees after the event, you can practice your new skills and recreate your favorite dishes whenever you like!
Mouthwatering Mission
When: September 15
Where: Meeting at Mr. Pollo
What: Get a taste of the Mission as you embark on an informational tasting tour, stopping into various local businesses for samples, bites, and tasty treats. Then, head to La Cocina for a Parties That Cook hands-on cooking class featuring a Latin-themed menu!
Date Night Couples Cooking
When: September 28
Where: Dacor Kitchen
What: Whip up a romantic evening for you and your date at this hands-on cooking class. Learn new culinary skills and mingle with other fun couples while you create a delicious gourmet meal together. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees after the event, so you can hone your skills and impress your date again and again!
Brews and Bites
When: October TBD
Where: TBD
What: Grab your buds for a fun beer tasting cooking class! Join other beer fans in sampling brews while you learn new culinary skills, hands-on. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees post-event, so everyone can reminisce and make their favorite dishes again.
Date Night Couples Cooking – Early Bird Pricing!
When: October 19, November 9
Where: Dacor Kitchen
What: Spend quality time with your sweetie, learn new culinary skills, and meet other fun couples while you cook! There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious gourmet meal of your own creation. With recipes and photos emailed to attendees after the event, you can reminisce and recreate your favorite dishes together at home.
Holiday Entertaining Cooking Class
When: November 16
Where: Dacor Kitchen
What: Just in time for the holiday entertaining season! Grab a date, learn new culinary skills, and try your hand at delicious holiday recipes. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees after the event, so you can hone your skills and recreate your favorite dishes for your next holiday party.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
When: December 2
Where: Dacor Kitchen
What: Satisfy your sweet tooth while you learn new culinary skills. Mingle with other fun folks as you discuss your recipes and trade delicious cookies. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees after the event, so you can hone your skills and bake your way through the holidays! |
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Date Night Couples Cooking – Early Bird Pricing!
When: September 21, November 9
Where: Charlie Baggs
What: Grab a date, and join our professional chefs at this hands-on cooking class. Heat up the kitchen as you learn new culinary skills and meet other fun couples. With recipes and photos emailed to attendees after the event, you can practice your new skills and recreate your favorite dishes whenever you like!
Brews and Bites
When: October TBD
Where: TBD
What: Round up some friends, and join our fun chefs at this hands-on cooking class! Sip on some brews while you learn new culinary skills and meet other fun beer fanatics. With recipes and photos emailed to attendees after the event, you'll want to reminisce and recreate your favorite dishes at home.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
When: December 2
Where: Charlie Baggs
What: Satisfy your sweet tooth while you learn new culinary skills and bake your way through the holidays. Mingle with new friends as you discuss your favorite recipes and trade tasty cookies. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees after the event, so you can hone your skills and "wow" friends and family at your next cookie exchange! |
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Sizzle and Swirl
When: November TBD
Where: TBD
What: Join the Parties That Cook chefs for a romantic evening of hands-on cooking and sipping wine. Mingle with other couples as you create a gourmet meal of sumptuous small plates. Recipes and photos are emailed to attendees after the event, so you can reminisce and recreate all the dishes from class together at home.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
When: December 2
Where: TBD
What: Try new cookie recipes, learn new culinary skills, and make foodie friends while you satisfy your sweet tooth! No baking experience required to attend. With recipes and photos emailed to attendees after the event, you can recreate your favorite cookies and host your own holiday cookie exchange. |
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Date Night
When: September 14
Where: Bargreen Ellingson
What: Heat up the kitchen as you and your date create a delicious meal of international small plates. At this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn new culinary skills and mingle with other fun couples while you create a delicious gourmet meal together. Recreate your favorite dishes together at home – photos and recipes are emailed to guests after the event. |
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Our first public Amazing Kitchen Race was a hit, but no need to feel left out. The folks at Geoteaming made a great video montage just for you! Feel like a champ here. |
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Parties That Cook Gift Certificates and Recipe Decks!
 Give the gift of cooking with a Parties That Cook cooking class gift certificate. From Brews and Bites and Mouthwatering Mission, to new Holiday Classes, we’ve got plenty of options for you to cook up some fun! Classes are perfect for beginners and established foodies looking to learn new tips while mingling in the kitchen. The best part: gift certificates can be redeemed at any time throughout the year!
Check out more gift ideas, including the recipe card deck, More Sumptuous Small Plates, filled with 30 delicious recipes, party tips and mouthwatering photographs. Take advantage of our Recipe Deck Gift Set: get the Sumptuous Small Plates deck along with More Sumptuous Small Plates for just $29.95!
Order Gift Certificates by phone or email:
888-907-COOK or info@partiesthatcook.com
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