the adventure of culinary travel
Welcome to Cooking Studio Taos
COOK. EAT. LAUGH. LEARN.
flavor with character
A few words about our studio
We welcome you to join us for a fantastic cooking experience with James Beard recognized chef, Chris Maher. Classes take place in our Taos, New Mexico cooking studio or in an exotic location around the globe when you attend one of our culinary excursions. Our Secret Suppers happen once a month in Taos, when Chef Chris creates a meal you will remember for a lifetime! But be sure to get on the guest list as our monthly ‘pop up restaurant’ fills up quickly…
We are also here to host your celebration, event or corporate retreat or team build activity on location, or in Taos with our private chef services, cooking classes or customized culinary travel experiences.
Upcoming Destination Travel in 2025!
Oaxaca, Mexico
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
February 11 – 17 2025
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (7 days / 6 nights) food, wine and cultural immersion in the heart of culinary Mexico, Oaxaca. Our location is close to Oaxaca city, a beautiful location, full of things to see and explore with so much history and culture. See details...
Bordeaux & Carcassonne, France
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
April 3 - 10 2025
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a full week: (8 days / 7 nights) food, wine and cultural immersion in two of our favorite places in all of France. See details...
Istanbul, Turkey
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
April 27 - May 3, 2025
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week of (7 days / 6 nights) incredible food, fun and cultural immersion in one of the oldest civilizations and most beautiful cities that literally connects Europe with Asia.
Northern Portugal
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
September 11 - 17, 2025
We have a delightful culinary adventure planned with our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (7 days / 6 nights) food and cultural immersion near Caminha, Portugal in a stunning, private historic villa for the week of your choice. Our location is in a small, scenic village very close to the seaside town of Caminha, 75 minutes north of the amazing city of Porto.
Puglia, Italy
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
September 23 - 29, 2025
We are heading to the boot of Italy next September. This region of Italy is still somewhat undiscovered and we are going to explore and enjoy all it has to offer, from the most incredible food and local vendors, to the unique villages, lovely locals and gorgeous beaches. Not to be missed, the beautiful town of Alberobello with the dome shaped ‘trulli’ buildings and a unique history. For now, this area of Italy is muchless-visited compared to iconic Italian regions like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, so now is the time to check it out. While scouting this area a few years ago, Chris found the most unusual pasta, unlike anything he has ever found in Italy - this region is full of wonderful surprises!
