In addition to all our regularly scheduled classes, the Professional Culinary Institute offers unique and fun private cooking party programs. These special events are great for corporate team building or entertaining, as well as personal celebrations, such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, and special reunions. The format is a lunch or dinner where cooking is part of the entertainment. You will learn specific techniques, and our chef instructors and assistants will be on hand to guide you. All ingredients will be fresh and entrees made from scratch. Our staff is prepared for both the eager novice and the experienced home cook. The school's atmosphere lends itself to learning and participation filled with fun! A typical party runs 3 to 3 1/2 hours. The breakdown is, half-hour of exchanging pleasantries with each other, touring the facility and a glass of wine to start the event, about 30 minutes for a chef demonstration. Then to the kitchen we go where you would need about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of cooking time. The goal is to finish the menu together and then sit down and enjoy a full service three-course meal in our banquet room. Leave the cleanup for us! If time constraints are an issue, we can accommodate any scenario.
The companies that benefit most are entertaining advertisers, software companies, securities firms, pharmaceutical companies, national sales meetings, etc. The purpose is entertaining clients or guests, building cross-divisional rapport, or just "thank you for a great job." Private cooking parties have proven to be great ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, showers, and family reunions. Another aspect that clients have found is that our kitchens are a great way to entertain friends. Regarding party size, our minimum is 10 people and our maximum is 60 people.
An open bar of wine, beer, and soft drinks are served throughout your event. Prices are as follows: Lunch between 10 AM to 3 PM is $125 per person. Dinner from 4 PM to 10 PM is $150 per person. A service charge of 18%25 will be added. Price includes sales tax. House wine is offered, but you can upgrade your selection to a premium grade for an additional charge. You may contact me for further options and information. Any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. I invite you to tour our facility by appointment.
Bon Appetit,
Giacomo Stoltz
Director of Special Events
700 West Hamilton Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008
giacomo@pcichef.com
408 370 9190