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Cooking Parties & Team Building Events

Host a private cooking party or team-building event in our New York City cooking loft. You choose the menu! For groups of 12 to 150 people. Request a specific date, email, or call (917) 602-1519.

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"I must say, the group had an AMAZING time. We're still talking about it and I'm trying to get everyone to share pictures. It was so much fun! Gerry and Elizabeth were awesome and everyone had a great time cooking together. The food was delicious. Definitely looking forward to next time!" Melody, McCann

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Read a review of our hands-on cooking classes in the New York Daily News and Time Out New York Magazine!

Cooking Classes NYC

NEW: Class calendar through August 2013! Join a hands-on cooking lesson at our New York City cooking loft.

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The Gift of Cooking

Rustico Gift Certificates: Give the food lover in your life the ultimate gift: a gift certificate for a hands-on cooking class in New York City. Recipients can redeem certificates for any cooking class on the calendar so they have total freedom! We will email you a copy so that you can give it right away... Complete the gift by adding a Rustico Cooking apron... your gift will be remembered long after the class is over!!!

"Absolutely delightful is the way I described last night's class to my girlfriend. I had the best time; I think we all did. What a splendid class! What splendid food! Truly, it was the best in my experience. I'll be back for more." Charlie, NYC

"My sister and I enjoyed your class immensely. She said it was the best birthday gift I ever gave her! How's that for a beginner of Italian cooking???" Juliet, NYC

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July 13: Fresh Pasta Workshop

Learn a fabulous Italian menu and perfect the art of making fresh pasta by hand in this hands-on cooking class. On the menu: Reginette with Crab, Saffron, & Shallots (The Veneto); Ricotta Gnocchi with Mom's Roasted Pepper-Olive Sauce (Tuscany); Cavatelli with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Garlic Bread Crumbs (Basilicata); Mixed Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette; and Crunchy Almond Biscotti. And after the cooking is done, you'll enjoy a fabulous lunch paired with Italian wines. Don't wait too long to sign up; class is sure to sell out! Reserve here! Reserve here!

Book your private cooking party now! The cost is just $135 per person plus gratuity!

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