the adventure of culinary travel
Welcome to Cooking Studio Taos
COOK. EAT. LAUGH. LEARN.
During Covid-19 Join Us for Our Live Cooking Show Via Zoom!
Cooking With Chris: Livestreaming Now!
Eating well and connecting with others (remotely) is part of how we will live though this covid-19 crises. So join Chef Chris Maher and family for our online cooking show, "Cooking with Chris". Every other day, Chris will be cooking a special dish and answering your questions live. Subscribers to our livestreaming show will get recipes, a list of ingredients, and you will be able to ask Chris questions about how he does the magic!
Join Us
"Cooking with Chris" is happening at 2pm MDST every other day on Zoom. You just have to send me an email or text (575 613 3321) in advance, so that I can forward the link for you to click and 'join' us. For a complete schedule of upcoming shows see our Calendar page.
Testimonials for the Cooking with Chris Live Streaming Show
"Thank you so much. I really enjoyed the class. And I never thought I'd say this, but I enjoyed the broccoli, too!
Much appreciation to you both."
- Lyn B., Taos, NM
"This is a great thing to do while staying at home. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks."
- Becky
"Thank you so much, Chris and Valerie! Josh and I had a lot of fun with your online class today, and we can’t wait to make a delicious feast tonight based on what we learned. Y’all are really spreading a lot of happiness with these online tutorials at a time when people need it, and we’re excited to tell friends and family about the classes too!
See you again (virtually) soon!"
- Josh and Alli
"That was great! This is actually something to continue after life gets back to normal. It would allow those not in Taos to still be able to enjoy a cooking class with Chef Chris."
- Becky V, Houston, TX
"Hey Val and Chris that class was fabulous! It really felt very personal, it was easy to follow and we absolutely loved it! We think you’re really onto something here."
- Margot W. Taos, NM
"Val....oh my such a great class today! Thank you, thank Chris. I actually felt almost normal in this insanely abnormal world! I want to take all the classes! "
- Denise C. El Paso, TX
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 2021!
Join us for culinary adventures in gorgeous places with wonderful food and cultural experiences.
Umbria, Italy
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
September 10th - 16th, 2021
We had a wonderful time with our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (6 nights) food and cultural immersion in the rolling hills of Umbria.
Island of Brac, Croatia
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
September 20 - September 26, 2021
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (7 days / 6 nights) food, wine and cultural immersion on the Dalmatian Island of Brac.
Upcoming Trips
Marrakech, Morocco
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
March 18-24 2022 or March 26-April 1 2022 - Two separate trips!
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.
Island of Aegina, Greece
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
June 10-16 2022
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week long (6 nights) food and cultural immersion on Aegina, Greece. We have reserved a private, historic estate, minutes from the port and town. We can accommodate a maximum of 12 people for the week, which will include multiple days of cooking (with what is available locally and seasonally) and several group outings, with spare time for relaxing, enjoying the warm, Mediterranean beaches and coves and exploring the area on your own if you wish.
Caminha, Northern Portugal
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
We had a delightful culinary adventure 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.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Please inquire for additional details
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.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Please inquire for additional details
We had an amazing time with our students, friends and guests to join us for a week long (6 nights) food and cultural immersion in South Africa. We have reserved an elegant and luxurious private, historic estate which boasts its’ own water source and lies in the heart of The Crags – a spectacular part of the Garden Route, situated between the town of Plettenberg Bay and the Stormsriver bridge on the eastern border of the Western Cape, and nestled between the foothills of the Outeniqua mountain range and the Indian Ocean.
Carcassonne, France
Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Please inquire for additional details
We welcome our students, friends and guests to join us for a week-long (7 days / 6 nights) food, wine and cultural immersion by the medieval city of Carcassonne, France.