The party always starts and ends in the kitchen with Feed Bag Edu – our custom private cooking events bring people together over a heavy dose of education, food and wine. Whether your goal is to entertain VIP clients, celebrate a family birthday or create a more cohesive corporate team, we offer a fun, informational and diverse event solution. From interactive cooking parties for all ages and skills to a new atmosphere for a business meeting in Northern VA – any kitchen, any setting, creates a perfect venue.
Private Culinary Parties
Celebrating a milestone with family and friends should be special. Feed Bag Edu’s private cooking parties provide a fun and engaging alternative to the commonplace. Our private events for any social occasion offer your guests an opportunity to have fun with a pinch of education thrown in the mix. They will learn valuable cooking skills while making a delicious meal and creating memories that will linger long after the last bite of dessert is gone.
From tapas to healthy cooking to Picnic Chicken 5 ways with side dishes, we can customize a menu to fit your group’s needs and tastes.
We can execute any combination of hands-on or demonstration activity, or we can simply support your event by catering your meal or cocktail party in ANY event space.
As with any event with Feed Bag Foods, you choose your level of culinary participation. Celebrate with your friends, family and guests. Full participation meals are a specialty with a grand feast at the end of class make it a memorable evening.
Classes offered include:
Kitchen Skills 101
Picnic Chicken 5 Ways
Braising Like a Primordial
Gluten Free Gluttony
Mediterranean Cuisines from 5 Countries
Gravy and Sauces 101
BBQ 5 Ways
How to Make Vegans Fat
Outdoor Events
Any venue, any time.
Make the most of spring, summer and fall in the Piedmont by hosting a private class on a beautiful outdoor patio, or a distinguished barn. Our menus designed especially for grilling events offer a selection of upscale or casual bites and a chance for your team to enjoy outdoors in a relaxed, private setting while participating in the creation of the entire menu.
As with all events with Feed Bag Edu, guests can cook with our chefs as much or as little as they choose.
Wine Parties
Perfect for both social and corporate occasions, our wine tastings can be custom designed to take your guests on a tour of France, Napa or Virginia (which we are very proud to serve).
Kick off your private cooking event with a half hour wine tasting exploring the region of your event’s featured cuisine, or customize an event with our sommelier that fully focuses on wine and all of it’s glorious attributes.
The Feed Bag edu’s social events are a unique, entertaining and affordable solution for:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties
- Showers: Couple, Bridal, Baby
- Holiday Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Reunions & Family Gatherings
- Girls’/Guys’ Nights Out
All private cooking events with Feed Bag Edu include:
- At least 1.5 hours of professional cooking instruction
- Multi-course menu
- Private kitchen/room rental
- Copies of all recipes used in your event
- Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable staff
- Discount Coupons for Feed Bag Foods other food businesses on the day of your event for your guests
Pricing
Price varies based on menu and beverage selections. There is a food & beverage minimum that varies based on guest count as well as day, time and location of your party. These minimums are met through the menu, welcome appetizers and bar options you chose. For most events, there is no additional rental or staffing fee as those prices are included in the per person price. Weekday daytime events are a popular choice if you are working within a budget. We are happy to customize parties according to format, budget and the type of experience you envision for your guests.
Time
Our parties are 3-hour events which includes a half hour of appetizers and cocktails upon your guests’ arrival, approximately 1.5 hours of cooking and an hour to enjoy the meal.
Minimum – Maximum:
6 to 30 people
Beverages:
We work to create a extensive food-friendly wine list, fabulous local and imported beers, as well a full-service bar.
Contact us to book your event today!