Book a Cultural Team Building Cooking Class or Dining Experience

Explore Delicious Cuisine and Uncover Unique Flavor!

At Coqui the Chef, we offer virtual, in-person team building cooking classes and dining experiences in a unique and fun way.

From learning new recipes to cultural dances and live entertainment, Coqui the Chef is perfect for team building activities, icebreakers, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and embracing cultural appreciation.

Our services are not only affordable but also packed with plenty of value. We’ll handle all the details so you can focus on creating a memorable experience with your team!

Our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen and event space is in the heart of New York City, at 210 East 43rd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Contact us to schedule a visit!

Select Any In-person Team building Cooking Classes

In-person • 2 Hours
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly

A Taste of Spain
Paella Team Building Cooking Class

Enjoy the delightful experience of cooking paella from scratch, indulging in tapas, sipping on Cava and Sangria. Add flamenco entertainment and dance lessons as an add-on to make it a truly immersive Spanish extravaganza.

In-person • 2 Hours
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly

A Taste of Mexico
Taco Team Building Cooking Class

Everyone will have a blast making tortillas from scratch, as well as whipping up some delicious guacamole, pico de gallo, and other mouthwatering treats! Add some Mexican folk entertainment for a truly immersive experience!

In-person • 2 Hours

A Taste of Puerto Rico
Tropical Team Building Cooking Class

Prepare your taste buds for a flavor fiesta with Puerto Rican cuisine! From the mouthwatering arroz con gandules to crispy tostones, get ready for a culinary adventure. Add a bomba drummer and dancer to create an immersive experience that will make your meal truly unforgettable!

In-person • 2 Hours

A Taste of Italy
Pasta Making Experience

Discover the joy of Italian cooking with our fun and interactive pasta-making classes. You’ll be rolling, cutting, and twirling your way to culinary greatness in
no time.

In-person • 2-3 Hours

Custom Team Building Cooking Class

We offer custom cooking experiences that go beyond just creating a unique menu. We'll decorate the venue, bring in top-notch chefs and ingredients, and be by your side throughout the entire process.

Select Any Virtual Team Building Cooking Classes

Virtual • 2 hours (Most Popular Class)

A Taste of Spain
Paella Cooking Experience

Every participant will enjoy cooking at home with the guidance of our chef. We deliver authentic Spanish products and a traditional paella pan to each participant. Plus, you’ll be entertained with a live flamenco guitar performance!

Virtual • 45 minutes

A Taste of Puerto Rico Tropical Cocktail & Tostones

Enjoy learning how to make the classic Piña Colada cocktail and my favorite snack, tostones.

Virtual • 1 hour

A Taste of Puerto Rico Holiday Coquito and Dessert

Get ready to enjoy learning how to make Coqui the Chef’s grandma’s secret Coquito drink recipe, and savory/sweet pastelillos, also known as empanadas! These delicious treats are staples for Puerto Ricans during the holidays. Coquito drink is like eggnog but with a tropical twist.

Satisfied Customers

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Reviews

"Tania and the Coqui the Chef team created the most amazing experience for our team building event! With less than a week’s notice and little back and forth, the event was spectacular! The decor was beyond our greatest wishes, the space was perfect, and the night went off without a hitch! Appreciate the team and can’t wait to come back for our next team event. Highly recommend!"

"If your palette prefers Spanish cuisine, Dan Pashman, the host of The Sporkful podcast, recommends taking this paella-making class led by chef Tania Lopez. He actually doesn’t call it a cooking class, “but more an interactive experience.” That’s because, in addition to the cooking lesson, you also get “a flamenco concert,” according to Pashman, who assures this entertainment does not dilute the lesson’s culinary wisdom. “She knows the cuisine inside and out and her passion for the food is contagious,” he says of Lopez. Like the Geffen Stayhouse’s Indian cooking class, you can pay a lower price of $55 to take the class and receive a list of required ingredients and equipment; or you can pay $120 and get all the ingredients you need — along with a bottle of wine and a paella pan — delivered to your door ahead of the class."

“The Paella Class is the best date night event I have attended virtually or otherwise. The Chef, the kit, and the entertainment were absolutely amazing!"

“A fun, high energy, entertaining night of culinary learning - coming from a guy whose cooking skills are very limited. Talk about a confidence booster and delicious dinner! It is great for friends gathering, date night, or team building among colleagues”

"Thank you for creating a memorable experience for my colleagues and me! I became worried when thinking about how we could observe Hispanic Heritage month during the pandemic since we were unable to be together. I am thrilled to have partnered with you and your team. You by far exceeded my expectations and helped to make this an amazing experience. You and your team made everything so convenient and easy for us. You truly created an event that allowed us to celebrate Hispanic culture through education, food, dance and drinks. Even though we were unable to physically be together for this event we all felt so connected."

“My husband and I took a wonderful paella cooking class with Coqui the Chef around the Christmas holiday. The class was an immersive experience, bringing the food, culture and music of Spain right into our kitchen. The class was taught online with the engaging Chef Tania, who walked the class through the steps of making a delicious paella. We received a paella kit from Chef Tania that had everything we needed to get started. During the class, we took musical excursions to Spain and listened to live Spanish guitar. All in all, we had a great time and great food. And the best part, paella has become a regular meal in our home. Thank you, Chef Tania!”

“What a fun experience! It was personable. The chef made everyone feel included and guided at a pace that we could keep up with! The results were fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the laughter! We will do another class anytime! Thank you Chef Tania”