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New Mexico Culinary Travel
New Mexican cuisine draws upon the flavors of Mexico, Texas and California, with an emphasis on green chile as a defining ingredient. While this regional cuisine may be heavily influenced by neighboring lands, it has grown in popularity due to its distinct stylistic differences and manner of preparation. Enjoy its unique restaurants, stay in one of the many boutique hotels, and experience a hands-on cooking class at one of the many recreational cooking schools.
— New Mexico Culinary Vacations —
Choose one of our Pre-Packaged Vacations to New Mexico
Culinary Enchantment
Regardless of when you visit Santa Fe, this culinary getaway is designed to introduce you to the region’s indigenous cuisine through cooking, tasting and touring. You’ll come away with new found skills, and an enhanced awareness of New Mexico’s unique culture.
Location: Santa Fe
Flavors of Santa Fe Getaway
Santa Fe is a world-renowned destination full of rich history, the arts, culture and of course, fabulous cuisine. You will enjoy 3 days and 2 nights at a luxurious spa hotel, gourmet dinner at a legendary Santa Fe restaurant, gourmet breakfast each day, a Southwestern cooking class and historic tour of Old Santa Fe.
Location: Santa Fe
Southwest Flavors - Culinary & Wellness
Enjoy the finest that Santa Fe has to offer in this getaway that includes a landmark, boutique hotel, Navajo Wellness Massage, Southwest cooking adventure and a five-course chef’s menu. You will be pampered throughout this three-day, two-night getaway designed to delight the senses, and stimulate the spirit.
Location: Santa Fe
The Essence of Santa Fe
Check into your luxury boutique hotel accommodations in the heart of romantic Santa Fe. You'll enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, get a behind the scenes tour of some of the city’s finest kitchens, and experience the best of Santa Fe’s considerable art scene.
Location: Santa Fe
— New Mexico Cooking Schools —
Alta Mae’s Heritage Inn
Edgewood - 505-281-5000
Alta Mae’s Heritage Inn, New Mexico’s East Mountain Bed & Breakfast is proud to offer gourmet cooking classes taught by our own in-house chef, Jacquie Carp. Ms. Carp, a native of New Mexico, come to Alta Mae’s with a wonderful culinary background of over fifteen years as a professional chef.
Blue Plate Special
Albuquerque - 505-255-2583
Blue Plate Special brings the same passion and sense of fun to our cooking classes as we do to our catering. We offer lessons in all types of cuisines—for everyone from the “recipe-challenged” to the home gourmet. Let us plan something special for your next private or corporate event.
Chef Nuevo Caliente Catering
Santa Fe - 866-456-9854
Discover a new world of flavor with catering services and cooking lessons from our personal chef at Chef Nuevo Caliente Catering. With more than 40 years of experience in the kitchen, Brian Nelson provides delicious food and great services. He loves to cook, and enjoys teach people how to cook.
Comida de Campos
Embudo - 505-852-0017
At Comida de Campos, we have embraced farming as an extension of who we are. We have been chemical-free and practicing organic methods for almost 15 years now. Comida de Campos is proud to offer a wide variety of hands-on culinary adventures, farm tours and cooking classes.
Cookin’ up Change
Santa Fe - 505-474-7158
We specialize in creating dynamic learning environments that inspire teams to improve communication and problem solving skills. Discover how our innovative team cooking programs use the experiential process to engage participants, enhance learning, and strengthen working relationships.
Cooking Studio Taos
Taos - 505-776-2665
Classes are 100% hands on participation and learning, lasting approximately three hours. We discuss, assign, cook and then sit down to enjoy what we have prepared together. Students have fun and walk away having learned recipes, technique and theory.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Santa Fe - 505-988-4455
In Spanish, Eldorado means The Golden One. For guests, Eldorado means a memorable visit graced by the art of hospitality. Come and join us for one of our many specialty packages, including cooking classes that highlight our Southwestern cuisine. Welcome to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Gourmand Guru Group
Little Rock - 501-353-8378
G3 offers culinary classes through local programs and in-home classes.These classes are filled with interactive ways to learn about a wide range of culinary techniques and ethnic foods.Chef Leonardis is also available to bring the restaurant into your home.Call G3 for your next dinner party or event!
Jane Butel Cooking School
Albuquerque - 800-473-8226
Jane Butel is the foremost authority on Southwestern cuisine. She shares her knowledge of the history and the cuisine as a teacher, television personality and author. Learn the inside secrets of authentic New Mexican and Southwestern Cookery from Jane and her staff midst the beauty and charm of New Mexico.
Las Cosas Cooking School
Santa Fe - 877-229-7184
“A private cooking class for you" anytime we're available...your place or ours! Plan a private cooking class for your next party and give your Guests an event they won't soon forget. Choose from a variety of menus or let us custom design a menu especially for you.
Le Café Miche
Albuquerque - 505-299-6088
Le Café Miche features French country cuisine. We hold cooking classes every Tuesday evening…and in July, every one will be a “French Cooking De-Snootified and Made Easy” class. Our every-Thursday-night Wine & Culinary Adventures will be conducted all month at $28 per person.
LovinSpoonfuls
Albuquerque - 505-292-3657
At LovinSpoonfuls, you have the opportunity to design your culinary experience at your own pace. Convenient classes, held in select private homes in the Albuquerque are, combine quality training with the joy of people sharing fine cuisine.
My Cooking Party
New York City - 888-435-CHEF
NYC Loft Classes are uniquely designed for both the experienced and the novice cook. Chefs lead you through a Hands-On Lesson before you sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared. Complimentary Wine, Hors D’oeuvres and Music turn your average cooking lesson, into a hip and energetic Cooking Party.
Rancho Manzana
Chimayo - 505-351-2227
Customize you own cooking class; specify the cuisine and tailor it to your personal level of expertise. Classes generally last 3 hours and include a wonderful meal either in our spacious kitchen or outdoors under the ramada. We have a wide variety of international chefs from which to choose.
Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium
Brandon - 813-653-2418
Learn to cook or expand your culinary expertise with cooking classes at Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium. Our innovative curriculum offers hands-on, demonstration, and skill building type classes that are ideal for all talent levels. Our Retail Kitchen Store stocks 18,000+ kitchen items. Your Culinary Adventures start at the Rolling Pin!
The Roasted Clove
Angel Fire - 505-377-0636
Cooking classes are a great activity while you are in beautiful Angel Fire. We welcome individuals, groups, families, church groups, retreats, team building, and more! Now is your chance to learn some of Chef Tom's secrets. Sign up today!
The Taos School of Cooking
El Prado - 505-751-4419
Our hands-on cooking classes begin as our guest chef shares with you their culinary background and experiences, followed by a discussion about the night's themed-menu; reviewing each recipe, talking about ingredients, and sharing helpful cooking tips.
