Ever host a cocktail party and find all your guests congregating in the kitchen? Not that you could blame them. After all, why not go right to the source of good food and drink? At Tante Marie’s the kitchen is the party. Every Friday and Saturday night, Tante Marie’s clears its counters for its fabulous “Party Classes.”

Here’s how it works. Gather 20 to 30 friends or colleagues and enjoy your own private cooking party. While you’ll be doing your share of slicing and dicing, the primary objective is a good time. Arrive at 6:30 pm and settle into a snack with perhaps a glass of pinot noir or chilled chardonnay. Once you’re nice and relaxed, your instructor will brief you on the evening’s menu—one especially designed for your group. Then, the fun begins: tie on an apron, gather your ingredients, and get cooking. At about 8:30 pm, once you’re done sauteing and pureeing, you’ll sit down to a sumptuous three-course meal. After savoring the last bite of dessert, the party ends around 10:30 pm, with students taking home new recipes and cooking skills.

A dinner menu might consist of:
Roasted Asparagus with Pecorino Sabayon
Boned Leg of Lamb with Black Olive Tapenade
Artichoke and Potato Gratin
Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote with Lattice

Whether you’re planning a surprise birthday celebration or a corporate team-building event, our professionally trained instructors will work with you to guarantee a great time. The cost for a private cooking party is $150 per person, with a minimum of $3,000. The fee does not include the cost of wine which you can bring yourself or can be ordered for you. We can also arrange valet parking for you and your guests.

To plan a party, call 415.788.6699 or email peggy@tantemarie.com.

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