Private Events

Host a hands-on cooking event with The Gourmandise School

Reviews

Everyone keeps talking about how much fun they had, how delicious the food was, and how incredible your team was to cook with!

Amy T

Pandora

We had a great time, loved it, just ate too much pudding! May is amazing and she kept everyone moving and having loads of fun!

Kelly P

Discovery Comm.

The bridal shower was great! Chef May was fantastic, the food was delicious, and we really loved the private dining room setup. Everyone had such a good time!

Stephanie C

Bridal Shower

The event was FABULOUS and all the ladies were thrilled and very well fed. Chef Chris and her team were able to seamlessly accommodate the chocolate mousse substitution and the whole night was a huge success.

Marianna S

Bridal Shower

Thank you to you and the staff for an amazing birthday party. Everyone had a terrific time! Many parents expressed their happiness about the party and how well-run it was!

Arianna B

Kids birthday

Thanks so much! It was amazing and everyone had such a lovely time :).

Michelle

Dior

It was awesome!! Great class and everyone had a blast.

Elliott S

Amobee

Hi Claire, the event was fantastic last night!!! Everyone had so much fun and we all loved the chef :).

Andy

Snap Inc.

In Person Events
Hands On Experience
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Delicious Menus

How It Works

Pick a date for your event. We’re open 7 days a week!
Pick a cooking OR baking menu from the selection below.
Your fully interactive event experience will be led by your Chef instructor.
Guests will cook everything on your menu from start to finish, and then sit down and enjoy their creations!

Events Menus, Pricing & Details

PRICING

* All pricing is dependent on number in party and menu selection.

Private events start at $1350 for up to 10 guests. Each additional person is an additional $120 with a maximum of 50 guests.
All events have a $50.00 flat booking fee.
For over 24 guests, a second chef is required. There is a $450 fee for an additional chef.
A non-refundable 50% deposit of the minimum cost is due at booking. Final headcount and balance are due 48 hours prior to your event.
Gratuity is not required but is highly encouraged! Our staff works very hard to make your event a memorable one.

A cheese, bread and fruit plate is available to add on to any menu for an additional $5pp. We can make accommodations for dietary restrictions with most menus. Please see below for menu notes on which menus lend themselves best to dieatry restrictions.

COOKING MENUS

PASTA (vegetarian)
Pasta Dough
Rustic Tomato Sauce
Tricolore Salad
Panna Cotta with Macerated Berries

GNOCCHI (vegetarian)
Handmade Potato Gnocchi
Pesto
Market Greens Salad with Citronette
Butterscotch Budino

THAI (best for vegan options)
Red Curry Long Beans
Grilled Skewers with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce
**Choose ahead: chicken or pork for skewers

Vegetable Pad Thai
Nun Bananas in Coconut Milk

FRENCH BISTRO* (best for gluten free)
Steak au Poivre
Potato Gratin
Butter Lettuce Salad
French Apple Cake

*$10 surcharge per person for this menu

CHINESE DUMPLINGS
Chicken & Chive Potstickers
Pork Shu Mai
Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Veggie Stir Fry
Classic Almond Cookies

ITALIAN TRATTORIA
Arugula Salad w/ Basil Pistachio Dressing
PROTEIN – CHOOSE AHEAD:
Chicken Scaloppini
OR Tuscan Tri Tip
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce
Grand Marnier Olive Oil Cake

HOLIDAY MENUS (Available October – February)

FESTIVE FILET & SOUFFLÉ* (gf)
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction
Winter Greens with Pomegranate Seeds
Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes
Chocolate Soufflé

*$10 surcharge per person for this menu

WARM & TOASTY WINTER ROASTY Roast Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apple Compote
Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraiche & Homemade Garlic Crostini
Market Greens with Citronette
Apple Galette

CLUCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE Whole Herb Roasted Chicken
Scalloped Potatoes
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pomegranate & Pear Crisp

MERRY & MEATLESS (v & gf) Squash & Sage Risotto
Asian Pear, Fennel & Gorgonzola Salad
Roasted Beets with Toasted Sunflower Seeds & Sprouts
Butterscotch Budino

BAKING MENUS

COOKIES & BROWNIES
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Linzer Cookies
Brown Sugar Brownies

FRENCH MACARONS (gluten free)
Classic Almond Shells
Colorful Shells
Chocolate Ganache

SOUFFLES
Chocolate Soufflés
Crème Anglaise

Have your kids party with us!

Our drop off parties are for ages 8+ and are great for birthdays, holiday parties, or school get togethers. The kids will cook their dishes all from scratch, then either eat the meal they have prepared or have lots of treats to take home if you select a baking only menu. Pricing is $1350 for up to 10 kids with each additional person at $120pp + a $50 booking fee on all events. Maximum of 24 children under age 12.

For children under 8, we offer parent & child parties! Pair up your little chef with their adult for a family fun celebration. Maximum of 12 children & 12 parents (24 guests total) under age 8.

SAVORY MENUS	SWEET MENUS
Kids Pasta Fresh Pasta Dough Fresh Tomato Sauce Vanilla cupcakes & frosting	Kids Bake Sale Bests Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Cocoa Brownies
Kids Pizza Party Pizza Dough Classic Marinara Sauce Chocolate pudding with vanilla whipped cream	Kids Cupcakes Devil’s Food (Chocolate) Cupcakes Vanilla Cupcakes American Buttercream Modern Decorating Techniques
Kids Taco Truck Homemade Tortillas Carne Asada Grilled Guacamole Pico de Gallo Conchas	French Macarons Classic Almond Shells Chocolate Ganache Filling

Give your guests a night they’ll never forget + a special gift to take home to use often! View our selection here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BEER and WINE

Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine or grab a glass or bottle from our neighbors The Curious Palate. If you would like to have wine delivered to the school prior to your event we are happy to coordinate the delivery with you. All glassware and wine keys are provided.

GRATUITY

Gratuity is not required but is highly encouraged! Our staff works very hard to make your event a memorable one.

GIFT BAGS

Make your event extra delicious by choosing from one of our custom culinary Gift Bags for our assortment of cookware available in the store. Please let us know if you would like us to create a custom gift bag for your group.

SECURING YOUR RESERVATION

Your event date must be reserved with a 50% non-refundable deposit, with the balance due 48 hours prior to your event. Payments can be made over the phone with a credit card.

PARKING

Parking for The Gourmandise School is available in Garages 7 & 8 at the Santa Monica Place Shopping Center. The first 90 minutes are free; $1 for the next hour and $2 for each additional 30 minutes, with a $20 daily maximum. Valet parking is available on 2nd Street between Colorado & Broadway.

REFUNDS

We do not offer refunds. A final headcount is required 48 hours prior to all private events. After initial booking, a change of date is subject to a $100 change fee.

MENU SELECTION

Please select menu within 10 days of booking. If you book event less than 10 days out, menu selection must be done 5 days in advance.

www.TheGourmandiseSchool.com
310.656.8800
rev Sept 2022

TIMING AND DELAYS

Each 30 minutes the class is delayed by no fault of The Gourmandise School, there will be an additional charge of $100. Evening events cannot stay later than 1 hour after their scheduled end time.

Please let us know any questions you have. We look forward to hosting a memorable event for you!

The Gourmandise School

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Please note, gift certificates, coupon codes, and account credits are not valid towards private events.

Also available: Kitchen Filming and Rentals