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1610 New York Avenue
Austin, TX, 78702
2145783707
Cooking our way through the classics in eclectic east austin
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Team-Building and Private Event Booking Instructions
Classes run Monday-Thursday, lunch or dinner events
Looking for a Friday or Saturday date? On occasion we are able to offer a weekend opportunity, see details below.
Our team-building and private party events are real classes!
The Prickly Pear has served top tier Austin tech- Meta, Dell, Oracle, Google-, University of Austin, Merck, Siete Family Foods, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Amazon, TikTok, Meta, ONNIT, Self Inc., and Tenable, to name just a few. We offer a venue for your team/party to gather, learn and celebrate, but we also take pride in offering as much full-instruction/participation as possible. Allow us to recommend a menu for your crowd! Let us know any team member(s) dietary restrictions prior to booking. We will make reasonable accommodations and tailor a menu that works for you.
The Prickly Pear Team Building Classes encourage your team to improve communication and collaboration. Our classes help people see each other in a different light, and allow them to connect in a different setting, all the while learning a new, fun, skill-set.
Before you contact us for pricing, check out our classes under “Classes Offered” tab of our website. Email us your desired date(s), and number in your party. We will help suggest the best menu for your team/group. Reach out today: thepricklypearcookingclasses@gmail.com
Here's some general information about Team-Building and Private Events:
Private Events run M-Th. Fridays & Saturdays are generally dedicated to Public Classes and are subject to different minimums and booking/cancellation policies. Please inquire.
Classes run 2.5-3hrs. Most teams choose to start at 6pm but if our schedule allows you may start as early as 11am.
Please have your team arrive at least 15 minutes early. We open the doors 30 minutes prior and get going right away at scheduled time.
What are the class minimums/maximums?
There is a minimum of 8, which exception to Pizza Class, which is 10. However, you could pay for 8 and go forward with fewer.
Our maximum for fully hands-on classes is 24 students. Please note that companies with teams larger than 24 often opt to split their teams into two separate classes over a couple of days.
We are not aware of any other cooking class operations in the greater Austin area that offer classes for parties greater than 24.
How do I secure my date?
Please note that all reservations are secured by payment via our Stripe payment platform (accepts most credit cards). Other payment arrangements must be discussed prior to booking. We often have more than one group interested in the same date. In fairness to all, we do not "pencil in" reservations. Thank you for understanding.
Please see our full cancellation and reservation policies tab.
Why should I choose a cooking class over dinner out?
Cooking Classes are the number one most requested team-building experience today!
The Prickly Pear Team Building Classes encourage your team to improve communication and collaboration. Our classes help people see each other in a different light and allow them to connect in a different setting, all the while learning a new, fun, skill-set.
Unlike some of our competition, your entire team will be seated at one communal table, (not individual stations that only accommodate 2-4 people.) Our model allows all team members to work TOGETHER for a true team-building experience. In fact, we designed our format to provide a platform for team members to interact. Experiences that encourage engagement and cooperation foster future engagement and cooperation!
However, please note some important information regarding the cooking class format:
We ask that you please do not confuse us with a restaurant.
Our core mission is to instruct, educate, and inspire.
Individual/team participation is key to producing the dishes.
You may set up a self-serve bar in our classroom, we have ample table space, glasses, ice, openers, and a dedicated chilling fridge. Most teams greatly appreciate this set up. We will be fully dedicated to instruction and will not be able to assist in serving and ask that guest limit their trips to the drink station as to not interrupt class.
How much do classes cost?
The menus are the same as on our website. However, most private events are structured/priced differently. Custom menus may not be able to be accommodated for and are subject to additional service fees. Please email us for a full list of pricing.
The Prickly Pear Cooking Classes, Austin, Tx, Date Night, Anniversary Dinner, Special Events, Culinary Classes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR TEAM/GUESTS:
Please have your invitees arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled event time. This is particularly important for those who will be ride sharing. We do not have a lobby to house early birds. No one wants to get caught waiting outside in the Texas heat or cold.
Please note we cannot be responsible for dietary restrictions/food allergies not declared and approved of at least one week prior to the event. Students will need to eat at their own risk.
What if our group wants custom services/extended time/add-ons?
Requests outside our model, i.e., extra conference time, company product set-ups, extra dietary accommodations, deliveries, favors, enhancements, etc. may be subject to additional service fees. No outside venders (i.e. custom point of sale merchandisers, instructors, bartenders, entertainers, etc. are permitted without pre-authorization and are subject to a service charge.) All requests for incorporating services outside our model must be presented prior to quoting. Private events/team-building services are limited to private cooking classes, not event space rental unless otherwise discussed. Additional charges will be applied to teams that over extend their stay.
TEAM BUILDING & PRIVATE EVENT BOOKING, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES:
*Payment is due as indicated on your invoice, most generally by the following day. Payments are made by credit card via the Stripe platform. Other payment arrangements must be discussed prior to booking. Please note that we do not work on terms, thank you. Your date is not secured until payment is made per due date on the invoice. We cannot hold dates. Your understanding is appreciated as we are a small business and this policy helps keep us operating.
*Dates are secured through payment. We cannot hold dates without payment. Dates/classes are paid upfront per the terms of our invoice sent to you via the Stripe platform.
*Approved additional students, (outside of the original invoiced count,) must be paid for prior to the event. We will otherwise only set-up for/serve the original count.
* Full refund with notification 30 days prior to the event.
We cannot honor a refund inside the 30 days, thank you for understanding.
Thank you for your interest.
We can’t wait to host you!
Let us know what menus you are considering and if you’d like a quote!
The Prickly Pear Cooking Classes
Email thepricklypearcookingclasses@gmail.com
Day of the event:
The Prickly Pear is located at 1610 New York Avenue, Austin, Tx 78702.
BYOB welcome, we provide the glasses, ice, openers and dedicated chilling fridge.
Please park anywhere along New York Avenue.
Kindly be mindful to not park in front of our neighbors’ driveways, note that some are unpaved and are only indicated by a break in the curb/sidewalk.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled event.
We highly recommend students be there at least 15 minutes early to chat, wash up, and find seating.
Can’t wait to see you!