Program Summary
Have you exhausted your options for your child’s next birthday party? Have you done them all (we have): Clowns, Magicians, Pump it Up, Bowling, Q-Zar, Sky High, The Jungle, Water World, Mobile Video Games, Cupcake Making, Ballgames, Sleepovers?
Have you ever considered a private, hands-on cooking party? These parties are custom-designed based on the number of kids and their ages. Our goal is to provide themes and menus that are not only kid-friendly, but also use real recipes that make real food! Kids can either plate their dishes or serve buffet-style, and then gather around the table to share and celebrate their beautiful results. Not only do the kids have a lot of fun, they also casually use and learn elements of math, science, history, geography, other cultures, and yes, cooking. It’s a complete, engaging experience and the kids don’t even know they are actually learning so much! Any and all occasions apply to this unique format, and each gathering is carefully planned and orchestrated to exceed expectations!
All food and food products served are of highest quality, seasonal, organic (whenever possible), whole grain (least processed), nutrient-rich, and free of preservatives, artificial ingredients and sweeteners. All recipes are develop to be safe (for littler ones, most cutting is done ahead, but they actually cook and finish), and provide opportunity to use fundamental cooking techniques and work with and develop new skills.
Contact Epicurean Exchange Chef and Culinary Guide, Charles Vollmar via email charlie@epicureanexchange.com or phone 925-368-4181, to learn more about this unique and stress-free celebration alternative. Visit our website www.epicureanexchange.com to learn more about the chef and our philosophy.
Cost is on an occasion-by-occasion basis, and depends on the menu, and the number and ages of guests. It is a complete event, and very competitive with other options. Call me to discuss.
Listed below are some sample menus. These are only suggestions, and we can develop and create practically anything, as long as it is interesting and engages the group. Let us know your thoughts and we will make it happen! Sample Menus (Choose one or we can create others):
Sample Menus:
Parisian Café-French Menu: Potato Gnocchi and Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Herbs, Green and Yellow Wax Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Herbed Vinaigrette, Ganache-Dipped Profiteroles Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream
All-American Picnic Fare: Creamy Red Potato and Corn Salad, Crispy Fried Chicken, Seasonal Fruit Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Pizzeria Italiano: Assorted Pizettas and Calzones, Caesar Salad with House-Made Croutons, Cream-Filled Cannoli
Spanish-Mediterranean Menu: Roasted Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese-Basil, Cream Seafood Paella with Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Sausage and Strawberry Flan
Indian Menu: Tandoori Chicken, Minted Rice, Nan (Baked Tandoori Bread), Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk, Raisins and Nuts
Thai Menu: Hot and Sour Soup with Prawns, Green Curry with Chicken, and Brown Rice, Bananas in Coconut Cream