What is a theme-based cooking party?
A theme based cooking class party happens in your home. I provide the instructions, bring the food, recipes, and everything we need. You and your friends do the cooking and eating and then I'll get it cleaned back up to how it was before we started.
Who should I invite?
Certainly people who like to have fun and can commit to the party! You may want to have a ladies only party, a couples party, or any small group that would enjoy the evening.
How old do the guests need to be?
18 and up. The parties are tailored towards adults.
Naw! The recipes and instruction will be very thorough. I've had guests that didn't know how to separate an egg ,or measure ingredients, and I've had guests that have owned restaurants.
You'll need to let me know. The Moroccan theme has lots of nuts involved in the menu.
Yes. I will mail a super cute invitation spelling out the theme, your address and phone number, how the party works, and provide each person attending a new God or Goddess name for the evening! How cool is that?
Everything but the kitchen sink baby!
The cookware: Pots, pans, mixing bowls, utensils, cutting boards, food processors, mixers and everything that's needed to cook up your dinner.
Fun tableware: Tablecloth, napkins, dishes, serving bowls, and even a centerpiece. You'll eat with fancy gold forks cuz, goddess girlfriend, you're really special and don't let anyone forget it!
Ultra-fresh food: Spices, oils, meat, vegetables and everything else to whip up the scrumptious meal.
Delicious recipes: Recipes that are protected in plastic for us to work from, which each guest will receive copies of to take home. Then you can wow your family and friends cooking up our exotic meal for them!
Aprons: In the heat of cooking, you're bound to get a little messy. But rest assured, your gorgeous sassy outfits will stay clean.
New God or Goddess name: Your name and new persona will make you chuckle.
Cute costume accessories: Depending on your theme, you may be wearing masks, sombreros, sexy hip scarves, etc. Sorry dahlings, you can't take them home.
Music: I'll bring a CD player or we can use yours. But we definitely want to play our authentic music, it really sets the mood! Feelin' hot hot hot...
Make sure your kitchen, as well as, kitchen and dining room tables are clean so we can use them. I know, I know it's not fun to clean...
With my food sanitation training, I also know we'll need to clean our hands frequently during cooking so as not to spread any germs.
Everyone should be ON TIME and hungry. We need to start ON TIME even if everyone is not there because of the time it takes to complete the meal. Please believe me on this one.
With all the cutting, flames, and possible alcohol being consumed, Mr. Insurance agent and Mr. Lawyer dude need me to have you ladies sign a waiver saying you'll take responsibility for yourselves.
I need about 1/2 hour to bring all the stuff in and set it up before your friends arrive. It should take about 2 1/2 hours to cook our meal. You'll be talking, eating appeteasers, and cooking - you know that takes time! And then I'll need about 1/2 hour to pack it up to fly on down the road.
We should schedule your party at 4:30 or 5:00 to allow your guests time to get there and chitchat. We'd start at 5:00 or 5:30 depending on the start time. Then you'll dine in a couple hours.
The bigger the better as we girls always say! But, yes, we'll make it work regardless of your kitchen's size. It will seem hectic during the time we're cooking, but I will place each of you in a spot with your ingredients your recipes, and cooking utensils. I'll dance around the room answering your questions and making sure nothing gets burned.
Our evening will be very full and I want you to enjoy the entire experience. So that you and your guests don't have too many distractions, my advice would be for your kiddies to enjoy an activity outside the home for the evening. The hubbie? Send him off to the movies to see whichever shoot-em-up film that happens to be showing, or have him entertain the kids at a Disney movie. Please put Fluffy or Poochie in another room so we don't step on them.
All on premises beverages will be provided by and is the responsibility of the hostess. Bethsheba does not provide beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) for consumption.
You can choose to provide the beverages. I've included lots of drink ideas for each theme on the Hand me a Drink Page.
Otherwise, Bethsheba can tailor your invitation so the other Goddesses bring their own nectar of the gods. Also, our recipes may include alcohol for flavor (the alcohol cooks out). Bethsheba and guests may reserve the right to substitute non-alcoholic ingredients as needed.
It's $50.00 per person for a party of 5-8. $55.00 for 4 people. The minimum is 4 people and the maximum is 8. It's lots of fun!!! So if you have to clean the kitchen for 4 guests, you might as well make it 8.
A nonrefundable deposit of $75.00 is required to book the party. It will assure you of your date and then be applied to the balance of the party.
Full payment is due one week before your party. You can make payment to "I'm a Celebration Goddess!" via personal check or cashier's check.
Prior to one week before your party: You can cancel or reschedule for another date. But your deposit is nonrefundable, if you decide to cancel.
Once you've paid for your party: For horrendous weather or other emergencies, Bethsheba can work with you to reschedule to a new date.
Payment for the total number of guests booked for the evening will need to be paid. If you need someone to fill in at the last minute, invite your wacky Aunt Matilda who's usually in her pink robe and fuzzy slippers! I bet she'd love to cook with us.
Possibly. Anything left in the dishes on the table is yours. Feel free to whip out the Ziplock baggies and divide up what's left of your feast!
Damn straight Sister! You'll be able to brag that you danced, sang, laughed, learned and feasted like a Queen!
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