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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 Cooking Vacations —
Choose one of our Pre-Packaged Vacations to New Mexico
A Southwestern Foodie Fiesta
During your special culinary getaway to this enchanting destination, you’ll enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, a 3-hour hands-on cooking class with master chef, food and cultural tour of historic Santa Fe, and experience the best of the city’s considerable art scene.
Location: Santa Fe
A Taste of Taos Culinary Adventure
Taos is home to very talented chefs who are lending their skills to the art of culinary instruction. Your getaway will include hands-on cooking paired with gourmet dining to create memories of a magical (if not mystical) experience in this truly enchanting destination about 90 minutes north of Santa Fe.
Location: Taos
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 Culinary Getaway
Check into your luxury condominium suite accommodations in the heart of romantic Santa Fe. You'll enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, a 3-hour hands-on cooking class with a master chef, experience a docent-guided cultural tour of historic Santa Fe, and experience the best of the city’s considerable art scene.
Location: Santa Fe
— New Mexico Cooking Schools —
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 - 575-776-2665
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.
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.
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.
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!
