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!
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Mexican Comforts
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Dive into the delicious world of Mexican comfort foods. You'll feel transported in this immersive cooking class led by Chef Jordan. You'll discover authentic Mexican flavors while whipping up four delicious courses from scratch.
To start, you'll make esquites, a Mexican street corn salad with corn and Cotija cheese...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Serving the NYC area
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Italian Cuisine Made Simple
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Explore the essentials of Italian cuisine with classic dishes and techniques. This cooking class with Chef Denis offers an immersive experience into the world of Italian cuisine. Learn to create a three-course menu that captures the heart of Italy’s culinary traditions.
Begin with bruschetta featuring ripe...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Cooking àla Française
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Experience the essence of France through authentic Parisian flavors. Immerse yourself in the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a professional chef while discovering exciting new skills in the kitchen.
Start with a creamy cauliflower veloutГ© topped...
Verified Chef
Chef Pierre
Serving the NYC area
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The Best of Indian Cooking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Uncover the vibrant colors and flavors of Indian cooking with Chef Denis. Explore the wide range of ingredients and textures that tell a story rich in culture in this hands-on cooking class, where Chef Denis showcases time-honored Indian cooking techniques.
Begin by preparing colorful papri chaat with bright...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Feast Inspired by the Lord of the Rings
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Celebrate your love of Lord of the Rings with this magnificent Middle Earth meal. The magic of JRR Tolkien's classic tale becomes a memorable meal in this exciting hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. With his imagination in high gear, he'll help you create a spread certain to enchant a proper Hobbit.
Start your...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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New England Seaside Eats
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a coastal New England seafood feast with Chef Denis. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Denis will guide you as you prepare iconic dishes featuring classic New England flavors. You’ll build a rich, creamy chowder, practice making mayonnaise from scratch and bake a warm, comforting...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Mexican Inspiration
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Draw inspiration from the colorful ingredients and bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with Chef Denis. The kitchen fills with the aroma of roasted chili peppers and the fresh tang of lime in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. The chef will teach you how to balance the vibrant flavors of this iconic cuisine...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Kids' Cupcake Party
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Let your child's imagination roam free as they bake and decorate cupcakes with Chef Denis. Chef Denis offers the ultimate kid's birthday celebration with this cupcake party curated for children ages nine to 13. Using wholesome ingredients, Chef Denis will teach the kids how to bake and decorate a variety of cupcakes...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Homemade Pizza With A Twist
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a personalized pizza from scratch using fresh vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Denis, you will learn how to make pizza that is both healthy and delicious. Chef Denis will guide you through the steps of pizza-making, from the dough to the toppings, and everything in...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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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.

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