Private Team Cooking Class

About this experience

The Prickly Pear hosts private, fully participatory cooking classes at a dedicated East Austin kitchen. Everyone has a role in preparing the meal, and the group works around one communal table instead of separating into unrelated stations.

Most menus take about 2.5–3 hours. The pizza and Mexico Express formats are closer to two hours. Events are generally offered Monday through Thursday, with limited Friday or Saturday availability under certain conditions. Start times can be as early as 11 a.m., while evening classes commonly begin between 5 and 6 p.m.

Experience formats

• Fully hands-on class

  The entire group prepares the meal together with instructor guidance.

• Communal-table format

  The team works as one group rather than competing at separate stations.

Menu and class options

• Inspired by Mexico
• Taste of Rome
• Mediterranean
• French
• East + West
• Pizza

What to expect

• A private class reserved for the group
• Arrival about 20 minutes before the scheduled start
• A shared cooking process and meal around one communal table
• Glasses, ice, openers, shakers, and refrigerator space for BYOB groups

What’s included

• Instructor-led cooking session
• Kitchen and cooking equipment
• Ingredients for the selected menu
• Use of the private teaching kitchen

Best fit for teams

Best for groups of up to 24 that want a private, collaborative class with clear published menus, pricing, and planning requirements.