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  • Woman in a kitchen kneading dough on a counter, wearing an apron, with a digital tablet, bowls, and a vase of sunflowers showing a virtual cooking experience for corporate team building and activities.
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Private Events at PLAYTE Kitchen

Your people. Your celebration. Your space.

PLAYTE Kitchen is designed for groups who want more than just a typical event. Our 2,600-square-foot facility transforms to match your vision. Whether you're building team connections, celebrating milestones, or creating memorable experiences for clients, PLAYTE Kitchen creates experiences that bring people together through food and learning.

We’ve got a creative space that feels like your home kitchen. Every private event features the same approachable teaching style and accessible techniques that make PLAYTE special, scaled to fit your group and goals.

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CELEBRATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Milestones made memorable.

From birthday parties to retirement celebrations, rehearsal dinners to the big anniversaries, we create experiences that reflect what matters most to your group.

Popular Formats:

Custom formats are available, but these are the most popular ways to get your people cooking!

  • Hands-on celebrations: Everyone cooks together

  • Chef demonstration: Interactive cooking show with tastings

  • Light participation: Cocktail-style with guided activities

  • Reception format: Socializing with food stations

Flexible Spaces:

  • Main cooking area: Naturally lit large kitchen with skylights, featuring wood, brick, and metal details

  • Meeting rooms: Perfect for presentations, gift openings, or intimate dining

  • Full facility: Use our entire space for larger celebrations

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CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

Where collaboration meets creativity.

Transform your next team meeting into an experience that builds real connections. Our corporate events combine hands-on cooking with professional meeting spaces, creating natural opportunities for collaboration and communication.

Popular Formats: 

Custom formats are available, but these are the most popular ways to get your people cooking!

  • Half- and Full-day experiences: Meeting + cooking class + shared meal

  • Executive retreats: Boardroom discussions followed by chef-led experiences

  • Client entertainment: Impressive experiences that showcase your company culture

  • Light participation: Reception-style with guided culinary activities.The perfect blend of socializing and learning, featuring stations where guests can participate in simple preparations while enjoying drinks and conversation. Great for large groups.

Capacity & Setup:

We host private classes for a range of group sizes. Here are some examples of our capacities based on format:

  • Hands-on cooking: Up to 36 people at our custom kitchen islands

  • Meeting spaces: Meeting room(s) for 8-20 around a conference table or theater style seating

  • Combined experiences: Seamlessly move between meeting and cooking spaces

  • Full facility: Host up to 90 for reception-style networking events

Professional amenities: High-speed internet, large monitors, microphone and speaker systems, ADA-compliant facility

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MEETING & DINING EXPERIENCES

Business with a side of culinary creativity.

Combine productive meetings with memorable meals. Our separated spaces allow you to transition seamlessly from boardroom discussions to shared cooking experiences.

Popular Formats:

  • Morning meeting + lunch cooking class

  • Strategic planning session + team cooking challenge

  • Client presentation + chef-led dinner preparation

  • All-day retreat with cooking break activities

Space Configuration:

  • Boardroom: 8 people around conference table

  • Large meeting room: Theater seating for 20 or dining for 18

  • Cooking area: Flexible setup for group experience based on a range of sizes

  • Private transitions: Move between spaces without interrupting other activities

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Virtual Cooking Experiences

Even if you’re miles apart, you can bring your group together – virtually! These interactive cooking classes are designed for the curious home cook who’s hungry to gain some skills in the kitchen. Host a virtual cooking class alongside our culinary coaches from the comfort of your own home or office as they guide you step-by step through globally-inspired recipes and technical cooking skills.

We make it easy as 1, 2, 3!

Reach out to our team with a topic that piques your culinary curiosity. We’ll send the recipe and ingredient list you’ll need for the class. On the day of the class, join with your private Zoom link and get ready to slice, dice, and create some tasty delights!

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From concept to kitchen to table:

  1. Tell us your vision: Share your group size, goals, and any special requirements. We work with you to create an experience that fits your vision and budget.

  2. We design the experience: With numerous menu and format options to choose from, we’ll curate the perfect experience based on your needs.

  3. We handle the details: From ingredients to equipment, we've got everything covered.

  4. You focus on your people: Relax and enjoy the experience we've created together.

Planning support: PLAYTE Kitchen supports the local Napa community. We're happy to recommend event vendors such as rental companies, florists, A/V specialists, and more to make your event complete.


We do our very best to accommodate dietary restrictions, specific learning objectives, and special celebration elements. Our ADA-compliant facility ensures all guests can fully participate in the PLAYTE experience.

Ready to plan your event?

Get in touch to let us know what you’re looking for. We’ll just need a few details to get started…