Fun Cooking Classes in NYC
Good times with friends and family get even more delicious when you add fun cooking classes in NYC to the mix. Take a bigger bite out of the Big Apple with your fellow foodies while enjoying sessions in Soho, Chelsea and Staten Island. You'll find courses that offer easy access to memorable gourmet moments, whether you're making a French menu to celebrate a golden anniversary or preparing in Italian meal to commemorate a milestone birthday. Even if you're just looking for a way to break the boredom of your usual cooking regimen, you can gather up your pals and create a culinary celebration all your own. With group cooking classes in NYC, it's all on the table!
CHEF’S PLACE
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Cozy Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Banish the cold with these deliciously cozy winter bakes and puddings. When only comforting, rich puddings and treats will do, this is the cooking class you need. You’ll increase your baking skills and add classic recipes to your catalog as you prepare unctuous sticky toffee pudding and a fabulously melting...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. Unlock the bold, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare favorites like chicken pad Thai with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts under the guidance of an expert chef. Finish your menu with a fragrant lemongrass...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Puddings, Cakes and Cookies for Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master popular global bakes and cakes at a hands-on session. When the mercury drops, this cooking class is the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. The session is great for bakers of all skill levels and provides an excellent grounding in baking and sweet treats. Sweet treats such as sumptuous sticky toffee pudding...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Flavorful Mediterranean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create vibrant Mediterranean dishes together in this date night class. Enjoy a flavorful night out in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work side by side with your partner as you sauté shrimp seasoned with Mediterranean spices, prepare pine nut couscous with roasted garlic aioli and grill marinated zucchini with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Creative Dumpling Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare dumplings with clear, practical instruction at each step. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Mediterranean Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a flavorful date-night menu with expert, step-by-step guidance. Create a fresh and vibrant menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will cook Mediterranean-style shrimp, couscous with garlic aioli and grilled zucchini...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian American Comfort Food for Winter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get cozy by mastering a selection of Italian American comfort food classics. From chicken Milanese to fresh gnocchi, this cooking class will give you all of the skills to make popular Italian American dishes that your friends and family will love. Overseen by a chef tutor, you’ll prep meat, roll gnocchi, dress...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Wine Country Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence crafting elevated, vineyard-style meals. Indulge in wine country flavors as you learn from a five-star chef in a lively, hands-on class. Prepare a colorful salad of baby spinach, roasted beets and goat cheese before creating a filet with a rich red wine–shallot reduction. Conclude your...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Inspiring Croissant Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover a world of flaky laminated dough at a session devoted to croissants. Create an assortment of sweet and savory croissants at this pastry cooking class. Follow along with the chef instructor as you make a dough and enrich with layers of butter for maximum flakiness. Then, use your dough to make chocolate and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vibrant Indian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic Indian cooking through essential hands-on techniques. Discover the rich flavors of Indian cuisine in this immersive hands-on cooking class. Learn how to balance spices and seasonings to elevate traditional regional dishes. Create homemade flatbreads, chicken tikka masala and savory shrimp...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic Italian methods perfect for building kitchen confidence. Discover the essence of Italian home cooking as you craft rosemary grilled chicken under a brick. Create a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto and complement it with perfectly roasted broccolini. A delicate lemon polenta cake brings the meal to a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cook Delicious Chicken From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how simple techniques transform chicken into flavorful dishes. Get comfortable in the kitchen in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) focused on versatile chicken recipes. With step-by-step instruction from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll fry Chicken Milanese, roast a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do Fun classes in NYC cost?
The total price of cooking classes in NYC follows a tiered structure based on the chef, the group size and the event details for a particular session. While costs vary, most range between $59 and over $100 per person. You can find the starting price and fees for your selected course within the class listing on this page.
Who are these Fun classes suitable for?
Cooking classes in NYC are a great place to have fun and connect with like-minded foodies while improving your culinary skills. There are lessons to accommodate all skill levels led by the area’s top chefs with guided demonstrations, easy-to-follow instructions and hands-on practice. Beginners can find fun culinary courses focused on fundamentals like balancing flavors or knife technique while experienced cooks can sign up for challenging courses that cover advanced skills. With family classes on the docket, young chefs can build their skills and confidence in the kitchen, too. The lively, welcoming atmosphere makes these lessons excellent gifts or settings for birthday parties, special celebrations, work outings and social get-togethers.
What should I expect during a typical class?
You can always expect to have a lot of fun when signing up for a cooking class. You’ll join a first-rate local chef and fellow foodies for a session filled with laughter and learning in a welcoming, interactive environment. Everything you need to participate is provided by the chef, including the tools and ingredients required for the course. The chef walks you through the recipes with easy-to-follow instructions, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice with each technique. The chef is available to answer questions throughout the class to ensure you are set up for success. Once you’ve finished cooking, you’ll have a chance to connect with your classmates while enjoying your creations together.
What Fun techniques and skills will I master?
With the best fun culinary classes in the city, you can learn everything from firing handcrafted pizzas to folding dumplings that rival your favorite takeout in Chinatown. The area’s premier chefs share their expertise in global cuisines from Italian and Puerto Rican to Korean and American Soul. You’ll explore traditional ingredients and techniques from around the world from pasta-making to rolling sushi as you immerse yourself in diverse cultures through food. Bread-making, French pastry and plant-based cuisine are some examples of specialty courses available for those interested in mastering specific skills or cooking styles. Learn how to handle proteins with the finesse of Boucherie, make a cheesecake as iconic as Juniors and everything in between.
What are the benefits of taking a Fun class?
Sharing laughs and enjoying delicious food are just some of the benefits of joining fun cooking lessons near you. You can build connections with friends, family or colleagues and enjoy the camaraderie of learning with your fellow classmates. Cooking lessons provide a chance to work alongside some of the city’s premier chefs, asking questions and drawing from their expertise. Under their guidance, you can explore global cuisines and gourmet recipes while strengthening your culinary skills, improving your confidence and inspiring your creativity in the kitchen. Spark your curiosity with the opportunity to try something new and give yourself a challenge by tackling an advanced technique or unfamiliar cooking style in a laid-back and engaging environment.
What types of Fun classes/menus can I choose from?
Whether you’re interested in exploring a particular international or domestic cuisine, learning a specific technique or delving deeper into a specialty cooking style, there’s a fun cooking course to suit your interest. Choose a popular cuisine like Italian, Korean or French or focus on mastering certain techniques like knife skills, grilling or baking fundamentals. You can also expand your culinary repertoire with specialty lessons in bread baking, pasta-making, cake decorating, sushi-making and more. Getting ready for a special event? Elevate your dinner parties with a lesson in canapés or impress your sweetheart with a romantic gourmet feast for date night. Classes are also available to accommodate special dietary interests such as plant-based or gluten-free menus
Where do the classes take place?
With sessions available across the boroughs or a short commute from the surrounding areas, it’s easy to find fun culinary lessons near you. While many lessons are held at either the chef’s place or a premium third-party venue, in some cases, the chef may come to your home kitchen or a designated space to host the session. If the chef comes to you, they will bring all the tools and ingredients you need for the lesson. Consult the venue image and destination map located on the class listing to find the cooking experiences closest to you, whether it’s making seasonal macarons in Manhattan or crafting gnocchi from scratch in Brooklyn.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in NYC
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.