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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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Spanish Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Plant based Spanish snacks Explore gourmet plant-based Spanish tapas in this exciting new cooking class. Learn innovative ways to create tasty vegan dishes in this chef-led class. Cook your way through a multi-course menu starting with a pomegranate guacamole served with raw veggie strips for dipping. Then make a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Romantic Italian Date Night
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Embrace the romantic flavors of Italian cuisine during this engaging date night alternative. For your next night out, join the talented Chef Paige and embark on a romantic journey through Italian cuisine by participating in this immersive cooking class. Equal parts informative and entertaining, this intimate class...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Mexican Street Tacos From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate the authentic flavors of Mexican street food in this taco-making class. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll recreate three iconic Mexican street tacos from scratch. Led by an expert chef, you'll begin by learning to make fresh, homemade corn tortillas, the foundation of Mexican cuisine. Then, prepare three...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Delicate and Delightful Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the authentic art of making delicious dim sum from scratch during this cooking class. Create the dim sum meal of your dreams during this hands-on cooking class. With a five-star chef instructor helping you along, you'll prepare dim sum dishes using an array of authentic techniques and imaginative recipes....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Timeless Italian Recipes
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the essentials of Italian cuisine by cooking with classic recipes and techniques of the region. This cooking class offers a delicious dive into the classic flavors of Italian cuisine. Chef Kymberly will guide you through preparing a three-course menu featuring time-honored Italian recipes and...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Avocado Lovers Date Night
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to create a variety of tasty dishes using avocado. In this unique cooking class, you'll learn how versatile the simple avocado can be. Led by a talented chef, you and your date will be shown how to prepare a variety of dishes using avocado as the prime ingredient. To begin, you'll learn how to make a...
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Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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Steamy Stuffed Goodness
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create authentic recipes directly from expert seasoned chefs. This fun, hands-on cooking class is exactly what you need. You'll work alongside classmates practicing forming, folding, pleating and steaming. This chef-led class will have you using professional techniques to create treats that will always gain...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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A Tempting Taste of France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make the quintessential French meal using fresh ingredients and perfectly simple recipes. Celebrate the warmth of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Follow along as a five-star chef helps you bring an innovative French menu to life, sharing tips and tricks to achieve perfectly prepared meat, fish,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Gourmet '90s-Inspired Small Bites
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Recreate some of your favorite '90s TV dinners with gourmet flair. In this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to make several small dishes inspired by popular '90s TV dinners. But while these dishes are inspired by TV dinners, they're far from the reheated meal you're used to.
Begin with herby green pea...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Available Today
Pasta-Making 101 for Kids
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will get a hands-on lesson in pasta making and more from a professional chef. In this fun kids cooking class with Chef Jimi, kids and adults alike will learn how to make several delicious Italian dishes.
Begin with black truffle garlic bread, then prepare some pasta and combine with creamy sauce to make...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Classic French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook French Cuisine Like a Pro. Learn to work the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class! An instructor will share classic French cooking techniques for making succulent meat, sauce, roasting fresh potatoes and more. You'll get to savor up some dessert and by the end of the class, you'll be feeling like a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Magical Mediterranean Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore regional specialties from across the Mediterranean. From simple seafood to in-season vegetables, this fascinating cooking class highlights the rich flavors of the Mediterranean. Freshly-grilled shrimp is enhanced with chermoula sauce before the expert chef shares tips on making roasted cauliflower with warming...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.