Join Eric in his open kitchen for a 1.5 hour Tampa cooking class near Disney in Florida. During your hands-on cooking class, learn to make 2-3 dishes from scratch. Depending on the menu you choose, you will learn to make an appetizer and main dish or grill outdoors. After cooking, join Eric and Nancy at their dining table to share the meal you helped prepare.
You will be welcomed with a smile into Eric and Nancy’s beautiful, warm and spacious home, which is 30-45 mins away from Clearwater, St Petersburg and Disney in Florida. Eric loves hosting and sharing his passion for food and cooking. You can look forward to a Mexican fiesta meal, prepared using the freshest of ingredients or an American BBQ meal, where meats will be grilled to perfection on their outdoor grill. If you’re in the mood for seafood, Eric knows the perfect place to buy fish or shrimp that was caught that very day! And on Sundays (lunchtime), you can enjoy a fun outdoor brunch, while you relish on their must-have brunch menu. Your meal concludes with tea or coffee.
Eric can accommodate all special dietary needs, however, you need to inform him in advance, while booking your Tampa cooking class online. If you're looking for something fun to do near Disney in Tampa Florida, this activity is perfect for families.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Please choose one from the following menus:Mexican Fiesta – Burritos or tacos or quesadillas, choice of 7 different fresh salsas (with adjustable heat levels), guacamole, and chips. Sangria or tequila, if you’ve paid additionally for alcohol. American BBQ - Burgers, wings or sausages, coleslaw or macaroni and cheese, homemade fries or onion rings. Beer or wine, if you’ve paid additionally for alcohol. Seafood - Fresh grilled fish or scallops or shrimp, pasta or risottos and fresh salad. Crisp white wine, if you’ve paid additionally for alcohol. Sunday Brunch (only available on Sundays, lunch time) – Quiche or omelettes or breakfast burritos, French toast or waffles, breakfast meats and fruit. Mimosa or bloody mary, if you’ve paid additionally for alcohol. Eric and his wife Nancy love traveling – they have been to all 50 states in the US and 49 different countries! They discovered Traveling Spoon during one of their trips to Portugal and they enjoyed it so much that they decided to be hosts themselves! Art is Nancy’s passion and food is Eric’s – he wants to cook, teach, and meet new people so they can enjoy a homecooked meal together. Eric is an expert homecook with over 40 years of experience - cooking started out as a necessity and over the years became a huge source of joy. He is a firm believer in preparing his meals with lots of love and care as everyone deserves great food and drink - it is good for the soul!
When asked why he’d like to be a host, this was Eric’s response, “Meeting new people, sharing experiences and allowing me to share my love for food, is what I need to be doing for the rest of my life. Let's talk, cook, and eat and I promise it will be fun.”
"I had a great experience with Nancy and Eric. The food was great and they were very
welcoming. It was a good experience and good vibe."
"This experience is like visiting a friend who just so happens to be an excellent chef! Eric worked with me to design a menu that was customizable for dietary differences /spice tolerance and those with varying skills/interest in the kitchen. We did an Mexican inspired lunch and the food was so yummy, and so plentiful that we took doggie bags home. I got a chance to be hands-on helping cook, learning short-cuts and tricks for enhancing flavors & the other couple got a chance to relax. A win-win! Nancy took great care of us, making us feel (literally) at (their) home; she made a welcome sign/ happy birthday sign with our names and was so great about refilling glasses, serving, clearing plates, offering to-go boxes; all the while sharing stories of their travels around the world. All in all it was about 3 hours, which we enjoyed, but if you are in a rush (or super hungry when you arrive), let Eric know when you get there so he can adjust. Also know that you won't be working from recipes, so if you want to recreate the meal, ask & Eric will send afterwards. Be aware, they have (well-behaved) cats so don't book if you have allergies. It was such a fun afternoon, I would recommend!"
"Eric and Nancy couldn’t have been better hosts if they tried. Wonderful people. Amazing Mexican food and the Sangria
was the best I have ever had! If you’re looking for a unique dinner idea~ don’t pass this up!"
"Eric and Nancy couldn’t have been better hosts if they tried. Wonderful people. Amazing
Mexican food and the Sangria was the best I have ever had! If you’re looking for a unique
dinner idea~ don’t pass this up!"
