Kids can get their hands dirty when they bake and decorate cupcakes, or make pizza or dim sum at restaurants Paradou or Kelley and Peng with the staff of Mini Chef NYC.

Parties last two hours and include the food preparation, which is supervised by one staff member for every five children, and invitations, decorations, food and party favors, as well as a 30 minute big top performance. Costs start at $750 for the first 15 kids, and up to about 40 children can be accommodated for an additional $25 per child. The space can hold up to 50 grown ups in addition to the younger guests. Adult menu options are also available. Parties are suitable for kids ages two and a half plus, and drop off parties are allowed for kids ages 6 and up for an extra $200.

Parties are held on weekdays at various times, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am - 12:00pm and from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.