This document outlines how to host a gourmet cooking party with 8-12 guests divided into teams. It involves picking a theme, sending invitations, preparing the space, and forming cooking teams. Sample themed dinner menus are provided that involve Spanish, Mexican, Italian and pizza-inspired dishes for the teams to prepare together. The goal is for guests to have fun collaborating on cooking gourmet meals.
2. How it Works Invite Guests 8 to 12 guests Need not be experienced cooks People who like to have fun A corporate team, friends or family Pick a Theme Gourmet themed menus Detailed recipes for entire menu Varying degrees of difficulty Send an Invitation that Inspires
3. Before Guests Arrive Create ambiance Prepare Table Prepare Workstations Label Glasses Print Team Plans, Master Plan and recipes
5. When Guests Arrive Form teams Put on aprons Go over plans Review Team Plan Review Master Plan Review recipes
6. Sample Themed Menus Spanish Wine Dinner A Taste of Baja Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner Pizza Variations with a Gourmet Flair
7. Spanish Wine Dinner Menu Tapas Mixed Marinated Spanish Olives Crostini with Fig Jam and Shaved Manchego Cheese Tortilla Espa?ola Calamari Fritti with Spanish Tomato Sauce Soup Vodka-Laced Gazpacho Main Course Paella A La Valenciana with Crusty Bread Dessert Mini Flan Hazelnut Chocolate Torta with Whipped Cream
11. A Taste of Baja Menu Appetizer Citrus Guacamole Tomatillo Salsa and Pico de Gallo Yellow and Blue Corn Chips Salad Baja Salad Main Course Fish Tacos with Roasted Vegetables and Sauce Corn Tortillas Mexican Rice Black Beans with Queso A?ejo Dessert Chocolate Chipotle Brownies Vanilla ice Cream Espresso (optional)
15. Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner Menu Appetizer Antipasto Platter Salad Insalata Caprese or Bibb & Red Leaf Lettuce with Champagne Vinegar Dressing Main Course Chicken Under a Brick Tuscan White Beans Grilled Zucchini Dessert Fallen Chocolate Cakes for Eight