Taste Buds Kitchen Bannockburn runs half-day, drop-off cooking camps for kids at 2521 Waukegan Rd, with an ages 4-8 session from 9:00am to noon and an ages 9-13 session from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Camps are hands-on and themed by week, running June 8 through August 28, and families can enroll for a single week or the whole summer. Campers ages 10 and up can apply for a limited number of Counselor In Training spots, which run as a full day.
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★★★★★Ava DiTomassiOur global team of 30 recently gathered at Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn, IL, for an evening of connection and exceptional food. The experience was truly memorable, and the positive feedback from our colleagues is still pouring in. Lauren was an exceptional host, delivering seamless instruction and keeping our class perfectly paced. Her team was attentive, welcoming, and highly efficient. Taste Buds Kitchen comes highly recommended for any group gathering!
★★★★★Sri RWe celebrated our daughter’s 10th birthday here, and the experience was fantastic. The kids had so much fun, and the party was well organized and run by the Taste Buds Kitchen team. Katherine and Samantha were excellent. Katherine was very patient with the kids as she guided them in making pizza and decorating the cupcake. We will definitely recommend this place for a birthday party. Perfect birthday spot for 9 to 13yrs old for both boys and girls.
★★★★★Megan MullarkeyCouldn't have asked for a better experience! From start to finish the staff was very hands on and attentive. We had a pizza and milkshake making birthday party and both selections were worth it.
★★★★★M RWe hosted a Thai cooking class earlier today at Taste Buds Kitchen as a family party for our small office, and it was a great experience. Lauren (who I believe is the owner) taught the class and did a great job explaining everything, and Zachary and Katherine were a big help keeping things moving smoothly and cleaning up our messes. They were all very friendly, organized, and easy to work with. The space itself is really cute and open, and the menu was fun and interesting without being intimidating. The pace and level of challenge were just right for our group (mostly adults with a wide range of cooking experience, plus a few kids). We stayed busy without ever feeling rushed, and then had time to sit, eat, and enjoy what we made together. There was also plenty of food for people to take home, which was a nice bonus. Everyone seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves and learn something new. I had been a little nervous about how this would go over for our group, but now can highly recommend it.
★★★★★Renee GarbeWe had a birthday party at Taste Buds Kitchen and it was absolutely wonderful! The kids (ages 9–13) had a fantastic time making their own pizzas and cupcakes. The staff was so accommodating with our allergy needs, and everything was handled smoothly. The kids all said the food tasted amazing, and the instructor was fantastic. She was patient, engaging, and fun with the group. As a mom, I really appreciated being able to relax and enjoy while the kids were fully entertained. Highly recommend for a stress-free and memorable birthday celebration!