Cooking Studio Taos

Specialties

We specialize in 100% hands-​on cooking classes, all natural, organic ingredients. Team Building, Couples Classes, Private Chef services, private dinners, POP UP Monthly dinners & more!

History

Established in 2003.

Chef Chris Maher is a James Beard recognized chef from 2005. He is also an accomplished Actor and has owned and operated restaurants for many years in Los Angeles before moving full-​time to Taos, New Mexico in 1998. He and his wife, Valerie, run Cooking Studio Taos and he also travels with his teaching and private events around the country. Valerie does all of the scheduling, organizing, coordinating behind the scenes — a true family business!

Meet the Business Owner

Chris M.

Business Owner

Chef Chris Maher is a nationally acclaimed, James Beard recognized chef and his most recent restaurant, which he sold seven years ago, was awarded the AAA Four Diamond award of excellence 7 consecutive rows, prior to it’s sale. In addition, he has owned and operated restaurants in Los Angeles for many years before he moved full time to Taos 12 years ago.

Chris has been teaching cooking classes for many, many years first in Los Angeles and now in Taos. He has cooked for the Dalai Lama and President Clinton, among others. He also travels and teaches in private homes, most recently in San Luis Obispo and Beverly Hills, Dallas and Santa Fe last month. Each year we have a TEXAS culinary tour where Chris teaches in individuals’ homes as well as corporate team building. In addition, Chris consults for restaurants and culinary projects and speaking engagements.