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 2023!
Join us for culinary adventures in gorgeous places with wonderful food and cultural experiences.

Verona, Italy
Culinary & Cultural Immersion (Only Two Spots Left!)
September 21 - 27, 2023
One of the prettiest places in all of Italy and also known as the city of love. There is much to explore and experience on this trip and we are truly looking forward to it. Verona is rich in history as well as having amazing food and wines. If you have not been here, you will definitely want to consider this excursion.
Upcoming Trips

Oaxaca, Mexico
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Jan. 11-17 2024
This destination is one of our favorite places with so much to offer culturally and we are thrilled to return again in 2023! From the smiling, warm locals to the flavors of the fruit, spices, and recipes, this is a destination you will fall in love with. 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.

Thailand
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Thailand Feb. 2-9 2024
This destination is just being designed to be an amazing culinary and cultural experience. Reach out to Valerie for more information: cookingstudiotaos@mac.com

Marrakech, Morrocco
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Feb. 29 - March 6 2024
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (7 days / 6 nights) food, wine and cultural immersion in Marrakech, Morocco in an incredible, private villa for a fabulous week. Our location is just outside of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech in a tranquil, secluded location.

Cairo, Egypt
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
March 10 - 16, 2024
As many of you know, Egpyt is where Chris lived the first 10 years of his life and where some of his culinary flavors and ideas originate from. This will be an incredibly journey to his roots through culinary and cultural exploration. We are staying in a gorgeous villa with views of the pyramids! This trip this will fill quickly...