Adult Cooking Parties

It’s time to discover cooking skills that will make any dinner party phenomenal!

At Palates we strive to offer menu options that are exciting and fresh.

With a combination of demonstrative and hands on instruction, we will have you cooking virtually any sort of food with confidence.

Palates cooking classes can be customized. Prices for a customized option will vary depending on ingredients as well as time required to prepare dishes.

With all the incredible dishes we make, don’t forget to bring a container for all those tasty leftovers!

So come spice up the kitchen and satisfy your palate with our themed cooking packages.

For menu ideas, click here for our list of workshops. Please note that menu items can be substituted, but additional fees may apply depending on cost of ingredients.

Party Package: $725

This includes:

The adult party package is a base cost of $725. This price does not include tax or 18% gratuity
Each party package price covers the admission and participation of up to 8 people.
Should the attendees number less than 8 people the cost of the party package does not change.
In the event that less than 8 people attend the party, their portions will be made available to the people in attendance.
In the event that a party has more than 8 people in attendance, the cost for each additional person is $90.00 plus applicable taxes.
Includes cooking a fabulous 3 course meal over 3 hours. You and your guests will be treated to an exceptional dining experience that will keep you coming back for more!
Some menu options may need additional time. Contact Palates for details.
More guests can be added for an extra $90.00 per person. A maxiumum of 20 guests can cook in the kitchen area at one time, but accommodations can be made for groups that are larger than 20 guests. Contact us for details!
Parties with over 12 guests will need to have an additional staff member at a cost $50.00.
Palates can serve your choice of juice, coffee, or tea. Please preorder. Additional options available. See Alcoholic Beverages section below for information on serving alchohol at Palates. Contact us for details.

Allergies/Special Considerations

Accommodations for allergy and dietary needs can be made at an additional charge of $50.00 in addition to the base party price.
In order to ensure these accommodations can be made, it is the responsibility of the party planner to contact Palates two weeks prior to the party.
All dietary and allergy needs must be communicated in writing to ensure accuracy.
The center itself is not peanut free or hypoallergenic.
The center also does not meet the standards of a kosher kitchen. However, accommodations can be made. Contact us for further details.
The center can provide accommodations for Halal dietary needs. This will be at an additional cost to be determined at the time of planning the party.

Alcoholic Beverages and Corkage Fees

Alcohol can be served at Palates. Purchase a liquor license prior and bring a copy of it with you on the day of your party.
A corkage fee of $5.00 per person will be applied to the total bill.
The corkage fee is applied to all people in attendance, regardless of if they are planning to drink or not.
For alcohol to be served at Palates, the party planner must provide a liquor license, either printed or emailed, to Palates Culinary Kitchen on the day of the party.

Gratuity

An 18% gratuity will be charged to all parties held at Palates Culinary Kitchen.
The 18% will be applied to the total cost of the party.
Palates staff strive to make your experience as informative, individualized, and fun as we possibly can. We certainly appreciate gratuity when it is provided.

Housekeeping

Party hosts can arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled party time to decorate.
To reduce waste, please bring containers to package leftovers ... and there’s always leftovers!
Please make sure to confirm the number of guests at least one week prior to your party. All charges reflecting this confirmation will stand thereafter.
Additional party time arranged at time of booking will be charged at a rate of $50 for every additional 30 minutes. Unplanned additional time will be charged at a rate of $50 for every 15 minutes of additional time. Time will be rounded up to the nearest 15 minutes and charged accordingly. For instance, if partygoers remain in the centre for 20 minutes, the booking family’s account will be charged for 30 minutes of additional time.
If you wish to bring your own party food, snacks, beverages (anything except birthday cake) a $50.00 surcharge will be applied for food allowed. No food items will be stored in Palate’s fridges due to sanitary considerations. Food items brought in must be prepared prior to coming to Palates; our kitchen is not for public use. Palates assumes no responsibility or liability for food items brought into the site.
No piñatas, confetti, or sprinkles of any kind are able to be used at Palates.
In order to reserve your party, the entire party price must be paid upfront. This is nonrefundable. Should you need to cancel your party, a credit will be issued to your account if you cancel 2 weeks prior to your party date. With less than 14 days notice, no credit will be issued. Credits for parties can only be used for a future party booking, no exceptions.
Should you need to reschedule your party, a minimum of 2 weeks notice is needed to change the date or time of your party without forfeiting your deposit. Changes made with less than 14 days notice will not be possible. In this case, if the date does not work, the party will unfortunately be cancelled and the deposit will be unable to be refunded (see above point concerning Palates’ credit policy). If the date of the party is changed twice, the deposit made will be forfeited, meaning you will need to create a new booking and pay a new deposit.

Private Party bookings are available Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Thank you for considering Palates Culinary Kitchen for your next party or function. Please feel free to contact us via email should you have any further questions.

*Please note we are often busy running parties, functions, and classes and are often unable to answer the phone during business hours.*

Party Theme Options:

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

For your next party, treat yourself the amazing flavours of Vietnam.

We begin our Vietnamese experience by creating our own Vietnamese noodle bowls.

From rolling spring rolls to skewering perfectly marinated meat, fresh greens and sweet fish sauce.

End your experience by making delectable Vietnamese banana cake, served with ice cream and whipping cream.

Spanish Tapas

Whether as a team building event or a night out with friends, our Spanish tapas party is certain to satisfy!

In this exciting adult function, you’ll create and enjoy amazing garlic shrimp, Spanish oven grilled potatoes, and flavourful Spanish meatballs in a fresh cherry tomato sauce.

Top this off with roasted peppers stuffed with cheese and sweet apple tarts for dessert! This truly is an awesome Spanish experience!

Price includes minimum of 10 adult participants.

Please bring containers to pack leftovers... There’s always leftovers!!!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hop onto your broomsticks and prepare yourself for a magical party.

Join Palates as we create spell binding dishes inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Make and enjoy Hogwarts house salad, lamb chops with roasted baby potatoes, and a spot of butterbeer on the side!

Finish your wizarding adventure with mesmerizing pumpkin pasties as a sweet dessert.

Tasty Thai Treats

Palates is excited to present our brand new Thai themed party!

Enjoy and create an amazing three course meal.

We start our exploration of Thailand with our fresh Thai chopped salad.

Next, we make a yummy Thai noodle stir fry (Thai pad see ew).

We end our tour of Thai cuisine with the always popular Thai sweet corn tapioca pudding!

Experience Thailand ... with Palates!

Treats of Tokyo

Steeped in tradition, Japanese cuisine represents the delicate beauty and strength of Japanese culture.

At Palates, we do our best to pay homage to these traditions with our Treats of Tokyo party package.

Guests will begin their exploration of Japanese cuisine by making fresh miso soup.

Then we roll our party into high gear, as we prepare Sushi crab meat California rolls, cooked spicy salmon rolls, and shrimp tempura avocado rolls.

We round off our cooking experience by preparing a refreshingly sweet shaved Ice dessert.

Encore for Angkor

Much like the mysterious temples of Angkor, Cambodian cuisine has many flavours waiting to be unlocked.

Come and experience a taste of what Cambodia has to offer in this exciting workshop.

Learn how to make and roll spring rolls, a finger food that’s sure to satisfy.

Create Cambodian crepes, served with chicken and cabbage vinaigrette salad.

Finish your Cambodian expedition with a refreshingly sweet banana tapioca dessert.

A Taste of Saigon

Pho has become one of the most iconic soups the world over. Come to Palates to learn how to make this fabulous dish.

Along with Pho, cut and make sweet beef cabbage salad.

While our broth simmers, we’ll roll up some imperial rolls. Made with fresh vegetables and your choice of chicken or pork and dipped with either hoisin or fish vinaigrette sauce. Peanuts available on request.

Finish this tasty assortment with coconut rice pudding and black eye peas.

Taste of Thailand

South East Asia is rich in cultural and culinary diversity.

Come and experience the wonders of Thai cuisine with this exceptional workshop for adults.

You’ll love making Thai red curry chicken with coconut rice. Delectable.

As a side, we’ll be preparing fresh papaya salad, which will cool your palate.

For dessert, create taro sweet rice for a warm, sweet treat.

Enjoy refreshments of coffee and tea compliments of Palates.

An Italiano Experience

Welcome to a tour of classic Italian cuisine.

Dive in and make your own fresh fettuccini pasta.

What about the sauce? Create an amazing, creamy chicken and shrimp carbonara with fabulous ingredients.

As a side, we’re going to make fresh Zuppa Toscana soup.

Finish this sampling of Italian cuisine with sweet tiramisu.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea from Palates.

Fabulously French

Bonjour! French cuisine holds an elegance that is filled with complex flavours and beautiful presentation.

In our Fabulously French package, you will learn the ins and outs of some of this amazing culture’s food.

We begin with the creation of traditional French Onion Soup, a flavourful and hearty side.

Then you’ll shift your focus onto a glorious honey glazed roasted pork chop with mushroom Risotto. Your palate will be tantalized by this savoury dish!

We will finish our Parisian tour with a wonderfully sweet Lemon mouse to cleanse the palate and refresh the senses.

Complimentary tea and coffee included for all guests. Bon appetite!

Flavours of New Orleans

The Cajun culture of Louisiana is a hallmark of this diversity and the enduring strength New Orleans is renowned for.

Filled with exceptional flavours pulled from various sources of inspiration, Cajun food is simply amazing to experience.

We begin our Cajun experience with traditional coleslaw, simplicity at its finest.

Join us in making fabulous Cajun ribs and traditional Jambalaya. With flavours perfectly suited to Cajun inspired foods, you can choose to keep these dishes mild or spice things up a bit!

We finish our Cajun experience with sweet and savoury bananas foster.