Birthday Parties
Parties are a lot of fun if you are a kid, but can be stressful for grownups to plan. Eliminate the stress and increase the fun when you turn to Cucina Bambini in San Jose, California for your child’s party. Let the professionals at our cooking school do the planning and supply the food. You just have 3 simple steps…
Choose from one of our three party packages.
- Choose from one of our three party packages.
- Choose from one of our three kid-friendly menus.
- Contact us to book.
When you are ready, just contact us by phone or use the contact form below to book your party.
If you would like to plan a grown-up birthday party, visit our private events page.
Step 1: Choose Package option
The Teaspoon
$530 for 10 guests
+ $25 per each Add’l Guest
- 2 Hour Hands-On Cooking Class
- Experienced Staff to Instruct & Assist
- Chef Hats for All Guests to Keep
- Cupcake Decorating
- Pink Lemonade
- Cloth Aprons for Guests to Wear
- Downloadable Invitations
- Recipes for All Guests (Upon Request)
The Tablespoon
$640 for 10 Guests
+ $30 per each Add’l Guest
- Everything in The Teaspoon package
- Personalized Cucina Bambini Apron for the Guest of Honor to keep
- Culinary-Themed Goodie Box for each participant
The Full Cup
$750 for 10 guests
+ $40 per each Add’l Guest
- Everything in The Teaspoon & Tablespoon packages
- Personalized Cucina Bambini Apron for Each Guest to Keep
Step 2: Choose Menu Option
Pizza & Cupcake Decorating
- Make authentic pizza dough and sauce from scratch. Each guest makes an individual pizza with his or her choice of toppings.
- Decorate Premade Cupcake
Pasta & Cupcake Decorating
Recommended for 7yrs & up
- Make fettuccine noodles and two kinds of sauces from scratch.
- Marinara or Alfredo sauce.
- (Additional $40 due to additional Ingredients)
- Decorate Premade Cupcake
Cupcakes from Scratch
- Make cupcakes and frosting from scratch and learn creative decorating techniques.
- Each guest takes home a box of cupcakes.
- (Additional $40 due to additional Ingredients)
Step 3: The Details
- Our large kitchen can host up to 40 small chefs. Our small kitchen can host up to 15 small chefs. Please note, space for chaperoning parents is limited to the lobby. If you think you may have a lot of parents sticking around, consider renting a second room for them to mingle.
- Age: Our parties are planned for children ages 4 years and older. However, have seen successful parties for 3 year olds, it all depends on their interest level.
- Additional time may be purchased at a rate of $150 per hour, subject to availability.
- Don’t see the date you hoped for online? Inquire about your event date at: info@cucinabambini.com
- Our Payment & Cancellation Policy: A $250 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a party date and time.
- A final guest count commitment must be provided 48 hours before the party. 18% Gratuity is added for all private parties.
- Please Note: The final guest count is the minimum number of guests you will be charged for – even if there are no-shows.
- Download and fill out our printable PDF invitation and send it to your friends.
Download Printable PDF Invitation
Book your party
Use the calendar below and click on any available date to book your party. You can also call or text 408-893-0890.
FAQ
Do the kids get to eat the food the make?
Yes, the kids will have time to eat everything the cook and decorate.
Can I bring in outside food or beverages for adults staying during the party?
Yes, of course! We will have a table with a linen set up for you to place your items on. Please bring in any plates, cups or utensils for any outside food.
Yes, any outside decoration is totally acceptable! We will be writing their name on our birthday sign as well!
Does the pizza or pasta menu come with a cupcake?
Yes, the kids will make the pizza or pasta from scratch and then decorate a pre-made cupcake while their meal cooks!
Can we bring in an outside cake?
If you would like to, however we will have cupcakes for the kids to enjoy. Please bring in any plates and utensils for outside dessert.
What comes in the goodie bags?
Our goodie bags have a nice pizza cutter with our logo, a fun food straw, pizza stickers, food shaped erasers, gummies and lollipops!
If you don’t have anything to set up, coming on time is fine. Depending on how much you have to set up you can come up to 15-20 mins in advance. Please text 408-893-0890 if you would like to come earlier.
What is the difference between the Main kitchen or the Garden kitchen?
The main (large) kitchen can hold up to 30 cooking guests, whereas the garden (smaller) kitchen can host up to 15 cooking guests. Any adults staying are welcome to hang out in the lobby area.
For any other questions, please call/text 408-893-0890 or email at info@cucinabambini.com