Business Events at Charleston Cooks!
A Dynamic, Downtown Experience

Do business events differently - and deliciously! Choose to roll up your sleeves and get cooking, or watch one of our resident chefs wow you with their culinary skills. Either way, your group will enjoy the fruits of the labor and gain a new perspective and experience from Charleston's rich food culture. Strategically located in historic downtown Charleston, Charleston Cooks! combines food, fun and warm service for business events that rank high in enjoyment and value.

Charleston Cooks! is ideal for:

  • Team building
  • Luncheons
  • Receptions
  • Product launch parties

Interested? Let Danielle Wecksler tell you more
(843) 722-1212 dwecksler@mavericksouthernkitchens.com

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What Others Are Saying

  • "Congratulations! My sister and I had an wonderful time in October learning how to make shrimp'n'grits and other Lowcountry cuisine. More than just the recipes though, we really appreciated all the small tips about preparation along the way, that's what really set this class above the rest."

    - Joshua, November 2011

  • "We learned a lot, had a great time, and ate wonderful food. I never felt like I was over my head in the kitchen and I learned some great cooking skills and tips that I will use immediately. It was a casual, fun evening."

    - Trip Advisor, November 2011

  • "Thanks again for making the class so much fun for us both. As my husband said when we were leaving, "This was cool — we should do it more often!" I definitely agree."

    - Ann, class participant

  • "Thank you again for such a great class. All the ladies are raving about it, they all had so much fun!"

    - Erin, business event

  • "Just wanted to pass along our sincere thanks for a great evening and dinner... the gals all had fun and we have lots of memories, pictures and recipes to keep us going. We had a great trip and the cooking class just added to the adventure."

    - Janet, girls' weekend

  • "Just wanted to send a quick email to once again thank you for the great New Year's Eve class. We had a great time and are looking forward to many more with you in future classes."

    - Zach, class participant

Private Cooking Studio

Studio Kitchen

Our cooking studio includes commercial-grade kitchen appliances, video and sound equipment (to ensure you don't miss a moment) and ample seating and areas for the hands-on portion of your event.

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Faqs

How long are the classes?
Demonstration classes usually last about 1 1/2 hours and participation classes usually last about 2 hours.

What is the difference between a participation and demonstration class?
A demonstration class is where you are sitting in the audience watching while we show you how to prepare the recipes. For a participation class, you will be up in the kitchen working with us hands-on to prepare the recipes.

How do the teambuilding classes work?
We have several teambuilding scenarios that we have developed for our cooking classes. Whether you just want to get to know one another, or you want to challenge your group, we will work with you to customize the experience so it is perfect for your team.

Do you have sample or set menus for the private classes?
Since our menus change daily for our classes, we do not have any set menus. We can work with you to customize a menu that will be perfect for your event. Or you can look at our classes page and select any of the menus that we are currently teaching.

What is included in the price of the class?
The price includes a generous tasting of all dishes prepared, along with 1-2 glasses of wine per person that is served with the meal. Everyone will also get a packet that includes all of the recipes to take home.

What do I need to do to book a private class?
Our kitchen calendar books up quickly, so please call us now to reserve the date for your private cooking class. We do ask for a deposit of $200 to reserve the date for you. The deposit would be refundable if the class was cancelled at least one month prior to the class date.

When do I need to provide a final head count?
We will need a final head count and menu confirmation at least one week prior to the class.

Can I add-on a take home gift for my guests?
Yes, we can work with you to select the perfect gift to remind your guests of the cooking class experience. Here are some of the more popular items we offer:
Charleston Cooks! "Taste of the Lowcountry" cookbook - $8.99
Charleston Cooks! "Seafood Favorites" cookbook - $8.99
Embroidered logo apron - $25
Screen print logo apron - $15
Grass Basket filled with Lowcountry treats – Price varies depending on treats selected (see website for ideas)