Here's some general information about Team-Building and Private Events:

Private Events run Monday - Thursday

Looking for a Friday/Saturday date? *On occasion we are able to offer private events on Friday or Saturday, please see note below under "How do I secure my date?" sectio

📅Scheduling Considerations

Most classes run 2.5-3hrs, except for Wood-fired Pizza Class and Inspired by Mexico EXPRESS which are ~ 2hrs

The majority of groups choose to start at 6pm but if our schedule allows you may start as early as 11a

Please plan on having your group arrive at least 20 minutes early

We open our doors 30 minutes prior to the even

We start promptly at scheduled start tim

Please note we cannot accommodate early bird

What are the class minimums/maximum

There is a minimum of 8. However, you could pay for 8 and proceed with fewe

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 day

We are not aware of any other cooking class operations in the greater Austin area that offer classes for parties greater than 24

How much do classes cos

The menus are the same as on our website. However, most private events are structured/priced differentl

Depending on what menu you choose, it is anywhere between $110/student-$135/student plus tax, with the majority of the menus falling around $120/student plus ta

Classes available for team-building and private events ar

🥑Inspired by Mexico (for groups up to 24) 118/student + tax, Are you a traveling team? This is a regionally specific class/cuisine! Short on time? Ask us about our EXPRESS 2-hour version of this class. Full menu & deets: https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.com/mexican-dee

🇮🇹Taste of Rome (for groups up to 18) 120/student + tax How about some scratch-made pasta? Everyone loves Italian! Full menu & deets: https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.com/new-page

🥘New American Mediterranean (for groups up to 24) 120/student + tax Fresh, trending ingredients and inclusive dishes. Full menu & deets: https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.com/new-american-meditterani

🥖French Class (for groups up to 24) 135/student + tax Classic, elegant, our longest running class, bon appetit! Full menu & deets: https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.com/new-page

🍕Wood-fired Pizza Class 110/student + tax (up to 20 students) Fun class for groups looking for a more casual experience with a shorter time commitment. Full menu & deets: https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.com/piz

Please inquire regarding date availability so we may ask our pizza chef if he is availabl

For groups with significant dietary restriction

Inspired by Mexico accommodations can be made for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan team member

French Class is surprisingly very accommodating, substitutions can be made for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and keto team member

Wood-Fired Pizza Class accommodations can be made for dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan team members. Because students build their own entree and dessert this class appeals to both foodies and those with less adventurous palate

New American Mediterranean substitutions can be made for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan team members.

🙅‍♀️Not sure your team member’s restrictions will be accommodated for? Just email and ask! We will help you figure it ou

Menu details and dietary accommodations for each class can be viewed here, just click on your desired men

https://thepricklypearcookingclasses.co

How do I secure my date? What are your policie

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 understandin

Please see the "Rescheduling/Cancellations" page on our website for full policie

*Friday/Saturday Events only: We generally reserve Friday and Saturday for Public Classes

If given ample notice we may be able to offer you a weekend opportunity. However, because these dates are high-demand, we require different minimums and cancellation policies than stated on our website

There is a 16-student minimum, (you may, of course,) pay for 16 and go forward with fewer

Though individual tickets are not refundable once reserved, if the group as a whole decides to cancel the event, we will honor a full refund if requested a minimum of 30 days in advance

We cannot offer refunds or partial refunds inside the 30-day window. Thank you for understanding

🔪Why should I choose a cooking class over dinner ou

Cooking Classes are the number one most requested team-building experience toda

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 welcoming setting, all the while learning a new, fun, skill-se

Unlike other cooking class formats, your entire team will be seated at one communal table (not individual stations that accommodate 2-4 people.

Your entire team will be working TOGETHER for a true team-building experienc

However, please note some important information regarding the cooking class forma

We ask that you please do not confuse us with a restauran

✨️Our core mission is to instruct, educate, inspire and bring people togethe

Individual/team participation is key to producing the dishe

We are a small team with a well-organized forma

We run one specific menu each class and are not prepared to alter the ingredients or preparation on the fl

🍷We are BYO

Our BYOB format saves you approximately 30% compared to traditional dining or event venue

You may set up a self-serve bar in our classroom, we have ample table space, glasses, ice, openers, shakers and a dedicated chilling fridge

Most teams greatly appreciate this set up

Please note we will be fully dedicated to instructio

🚫We are not able to uncork, pour or otherwise serve alcoho

Please schedule any alcohol deliveries between 12-3pm on the day of the event. Kindly let us know ahead of time

What if some of my team members have dietary restrictions that a menu doesn’t accommodate fo

We understand that being an organizer can be a challenging jo

We do our very best to make accommodations for your team members

We try very hard to make our menus inclusive. However, not all restrictions can be accommodate

Though we will, when appropriate, remove/replace specific ingredients, some students may need to just participate (learn the techniques) and pass when it comes time to eat ingredients they cannot tolerate. Picky eaters and those with food aversions will need to be flexible for their tea

All potential food restrictions or allergies must be discussed with staff prior to bookin

Please note that a final headcount for approved accommodations must be made one week prior to the even

What if our group wants custom services/extended time/add-on

Significant 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 vendors (i.e. custom point of sale merchandisers, instructors, bartenders, entertainers, etc. are permitted without pre-authorization and if approved 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 sta

Please see the “CONTACT US” tab on our website for additional informatio

📍Locatio

1610 New York Avenue, Austin, Texas 7870

We are very central - just over a mile from the Capitol Buildin

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