Bring the Holiday Spirit Anywhere!
This season, Pickwick & Cherry is taking the holiday magic on the road across Springfield and Southwest Missouri. We’re bringing our most festive, on-location holiday cooking classes, interactive parties, and celebratory hands-on cooking meals directly to your workplace, home, or event venue — complete with portable gear, seasonal menus, and our signature brand of fun.
Whether you’re looking to bond with coworkers, entertain clients, host a memorable family gathering, or simply celebrate the season with friends, we make it easy to transform any space into a culinary holiday workshop.
Each class is designed to be portable, flexible, and stress-free. We provide the tools, ingredients, and guidance — so all you have to do is gather your group, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the experience.
Dates are limited and fill up quickly, so secure your holiday experience today and let us help you celebrate with flavor, laughter, and festive cheer. Use the chat doodad in the bottom right corner or give us a call at 417-616-3303 so we can help plan an unforgettable holiday event. Have more questions? Visit our Traveling Holiday Experiences FAQ.
Workshops
Make, Taste & Learn (Merrily)
Unwrap new culinary skills this season with Pickwick & Cherry! Skill-building, hands-on, and full of holiday sparkle, our workshops are perfect for anyone who loves to play with flavor while learning something new. Guests might craft their own burrata, swirl fondue, temper chocolate, or roll truffles, then take home their edible creations to share—if they can resist keeping them.
These experiences work beautifully for small team-building gatherings, foodie friend groups, or families and couples who want to do something creative together. They fit comfortably in homes, offices, or hospitality spaces with a few tables and power outlets.
We can accommodate groups of 16 to 20 people on location.
It’s hands-on holiday magic where you’ll learn something delicious and eat your homework.
Sip cocoa and savor the season as you roll and mold rich truffles, dip gourmet marshmallows and pretzel rods, and create a dazzling array of holiday chocolates. This hands-on workshop is all about fun and indulgence—learn simple techniques that look impressive but are easy to master. Box up your handmade chocolates to share as thoughtful gifts, or keep them all to yourself (we won’t tell!).
Shape creamy burrata, swirl your own fondue, and whip up cheerful no-bake cheesecake cups in this merry, hands-on celebration of all things cheese. You’ll learn approachable cheesemaking skills while creating a delicious spread that’s perfect for holiday entertaining. Come hungry and ready to enjoy your creations—this one is for the cheese lovers.
Meals
Cook Together, Feast Together!
Turn a holiday meal into a shared adventure! In these immersive cooking experiences, guests roll up their sleeves to create a festive feast together and then sit down to enjoy it. From tamales and brunch spreads to elegant holiday lunches, these gatherings blend camaraderie and culinary creativity in one beautiful celebration.
Ideal for private dinners, leadership teams, or families who love to cook and connect, these on-location meals are part hands-on class and part holiday dinner party. We provide all the ingredients, tools, and guidance you need—you bring the people and the appetite.
We can comfortably host groups of 16 to 20 on location, transforming any kitchen or dining area into a warm, laughter-filled celebration.
Your table, our kitchen magic. Cook, laugh, and feast together this season!
Start your holiday morning in style! Together we’ll flip gingerbread waffles, roll smoked salmon with dill cream, bake a seasonal frittata, and torch a candy cane crème brûlée.
This festive brunch experience is full of bright flavors, beautiful presentations, and plenty of laughter. You’ll leave inspired to recreate these dishes at home for friends and family.
Celebrate the season the traditional way with a joyful tamalada! Gather around to make three delicious kinds of tamales, plus queso fundido, nopales salad, and arroz con leche for dessert.
This experience is all about community, tradition, and good food. Perfect for groups who want to roll up their sleeves, learn authentic techniques, and leave with full bellies and warm holiday memories.
Raise a steaming mug of wassail as we prepare a festive winter lunch. The menu includes cranberry chicken wraps, roast beef sliders with horseradish cream, vegan winter vegetable hash, roasted brussels sprout salad and delicious gingerbread trifles!
It’s a satisfying and cheerful meal designed to bring people together around the table. A perfect mid-day holiday celebration for colleagues, friends, or family.
Parties
Festive, Effortless fun!
All fun, no fuss, and full of holiday magic. Our party-style experiences are designed for maximum merriment with minimal effort. Guests might build an overflowing charcuterie board, dip cookies in warm chocolate, sip cocoa, and celebrate together. No recipes to follow, no dishes to wash.
These gatherings are perfect for office celebrations, client appreciation events, big family get-togethers, or a night in with friends. Whether you’re hosting a dozen coworkers or a crowd of fifty, we’ll bring everything needed to make your space sparkle and your guests smile.
We can scale to fit nearly any group size with adequate notice, and we’ll handle all the details so you can simply enjoy the fun.
We bring the cheer, you bring the crowd. The easiest party you’ll ever host!
Nothing says holiday fun like cookies! Join us as decorate, dip and devour our sweet holiday favorites. Alongside cookies, we’ll enjoy hot cocoa, chocolate fondue, and our famous spiced wassail! And when you’ve eaten your fill (Challenge accepted!), we’ll send you home with some extras as a delicious memento! This interactive party is great for groups of all ages—come ready to create, snack, and laugh together!
Sweet, savory, and oh-so-festive! Build and enjoy holiday boards loaded with artisan cheeses, decadent chocolates, and all the seasonal fixings. Dip into chocolate fondue, sip cocoa and wassail (and any other adult beverages you might have on hand), and share in the joy of holiday flavors done right. This party-style experience is flexible, fun, and endlessly customizable—ideal for making merry with a crowd.
✨ Ready to plan your magical holiday gathering?
Start a chat with us right here using the little chat doodad in the bottom right corner, as it’s the quickest way to check availability and design your event.
(Or, if you prefer, call us at 417-616-3303, but please forgive us if we don’t answer —sometimes we are up to our elbows in gingerbread dough.)
We’ll walk you through the options, help you choose the perfect experience, and get your date on the calendar.
Holiday Experiences FAQs
👤 How much does it cost per person?
For groups of 10 or more in Springfield, hands-on holiday classes usually fall in the $40–$75/person range, while parties are generally $25–$35/person. Smaller groups are welcome too, but fair warning—physics, math, and economics team up to make the per-person cost a bit higher.
👥 How many people can you accomodate?
For our hands-on cooking experiences, we recommend groups of 6–16 people, though we can sometimes stretch to 20-ish with a little creativity. We don’t really believe in hard limits so much as we believe in logistics—there’s usually a way to make it work, like splitting a big group into two shifts or seatings.
For holiday parties, we can go much bigger since not everyone needs a cutting board at the same time. Whatever size your group, give us a shout and we’ll figure out the best way to create a fun, memorable experience for your crew.
🚗 Can you travel outside of Springfield?
Yes! We love a good road trip. Travel fees apply for locations outside Springfield proper, because gas, truck maintenance and time travel (sadly) aren’t free...
📅 How far in advance should I book?
Holiday dates are an extremely limited resource and they tend to vanish faster than the last cookie on the plate. We recommend booking as early as possible to snag your preferred date and time.
📋 Can I customize the menu or experience?
Probably! We are happy to tailor our menus to fit your group, whether that means accommodating dietary restrictions, adding extra courses, or creating a custom holiday theme just for you. That said, we are still bound by the limits of space-time, physics, gravity, and a variety of other practical and/or esoteric concerns. We’ll always do our best to make it work though!
What if we want to do the brunch in the afternoon… or the lunch for dinner?
No problem! The names help set the vibe, but the food doesn’t mind what time it’s served. If your group wants to flip gingerbread waffles at 3 p.m. or enjoy roast beef sliders at 7pm, we’re all for it. Think of “brunch,” “lunch,” and “dinner” as suggestions, not rules—because the holidays are about joy, not strict meal labels.
🕰️ How long do these experiences last?
For our meal-oriented hands-on cooking classes, plan on about 60–75 minutes of cooking followed by 30–45 minutes of eating. Depending on the menu, the venue, and how chatty your group is (we’re looking at you, talkative teams), things can run a little longer or shorter.
For holiday parties, you set the pace—they last as long as you want! We suggest 1–2 hours as a sweet spot. If you’d like us to stick around longer than two hours, we’re happy to… though fair warning, there may be an additional charge (because time is money and our elves need sleep too).
🍷 Can we bring alcohol?
Sure! You’re welcome to supply your own beer, wine, or cocktails to enjoy with your meal. We’re happy to suggest pairings if you’d like. We just ask that you observe our No Wine Before Knives rule for the cooking classes (but we always start with the knives because we know how you are.)
🧑🍳 Do we need to provide anything?
Not much! We bring all the cooking gear and ingredients. You just provide tables, chairs, and hungry participants. We do need some table or counter space to work, plus access to electricity and running water. We’ll bring along extension cords and power strips, but as with most things in life: the better the access to power, the better the experience.
📸 Can we take photos or videos?
Absolutely—these experiences are made for great photos! Just be aware we may also take a few snapshots for our own promotional use.
🥗 Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Often, yes. Just let us know in advance so we can adjust menus as best we can.”
👔 Are these good for corporate/team-building events?
Holy garbanzo beans, YES! These experiences are perfect for workplace holiday parties, client entertaining, or team-building activities. Food brings people together like nothing else. Not much! We bring all the cooking gear and ingredients. You just provide tables, chairs, and hungry participants. We do need some table or counter space to work, plus access to electricity and running water. We’ll bring along extension cords and power strips, but as with most things in life: the better the access to power, the better the experience.
Can we book this after the holidays, or is it just for Christmas?
Yes! While these menus are designed with holiday cheer in mind, our portable classes and parties don’t disappear when the tinsel comes down. We’ll have a fresh lineup of traveling menus available starting in January, so you can keep the celebrations going into the new year (and beyond).