Private Cooking Events

Looking to host an unforgettable culinary experience in St. Charles? Fox Den Cooking School offers the perfect venue for private cooking events, whether you’re planning a lively Iron Chef-style competition or an intimate hands-on cooking class. With options for groups of all sizes, you’ll enjoy expert demonstrations, hands-on cooking, and delicious meals. From corporate team-building to celebratory gatherings, guests can enjoy a fully stocked pantry, creative dishes, and a cash bar featuring beer, wine, and crafted cocktails. Whether you’re sparking friendly competition or savoring a collaborative meal, Fox Den Cooking School promises a unique and delicious event tailored to your needs.

Iron Chef Cooking Competition

Our Iron Chef Cooking Competition includes a catered meal by Fox Den Chefs, including appetizer, entree, and dessert to be consumed before, during, and after the competition portion.

There will be a demo of the dish for your Iron Chef battle, 45 minutes to compete with a stocked pantry to pull from for the agreed-upon dish, and a judge to declare the winner. Some groups choose to bring in gifts, medals, or trophies for the winner(s).

Cost: $1800 minimum (starting at $100 per person)

Maximum Capacity: 36 with 4 people working together per table (1 prep station and shared induction burner per table)

Beverages: We have a cash bar for beer, wine, and crafted cocktails

Private Cooking Classes

Our Private Cooking Classes include a demonstration and cooking of an appetizer, entree, and dessert to be prepped and cooked by participants.

Depending on the complexity level of your chosen dish(es), the appetizer or dessert may be prepared/cooked ahead of time.

Cost: Sunday – Wednesday: $800 minimum; Thursday – Saturday: $1400 minimum

Maximum Capacity: 18 with 2 people per table sharing one cooktop with two separate prep stations

Beverages: We have a cash bar for beer, wine, and crafted cocktails

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FAQ

When is payment due?

50% deposit due at time of booking to secure your date with remaining balance due at time of event.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice

When will the menu be finalized for our private event?

Final menu to be agreed upon no later than 1 week before the event.

Are we able to bring our own beverages?

No, but there is a cash bar for beer, wine, and crafted cocktails. We serve complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

Testimonials

“Thank you for helping to make Eden’s birthday wishes come true. She loved the party, the other girls loved the party, and we loved it! Everything turned out great.”

“Just wanted to send over the biggest most heartfelt THANK YOU!! You are DARLING. We all had an incredible time and have really yummy full bellys! I feel like I should send you more money!”

“We want to thank you for hosting a great evening for all of the Moms to have a night out. As you can tell, we had no shortage of catching up to do
with each other! It’s a hard group to corral, but you handled it very well! Everyone really enjoyed the evening.”

Private Event Inquiry Form

Someone from our team will get back to you within 48 hours.