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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New Year
Traditional French Recipes
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Prepare iconic French dishes with step-by-step guidance for soups, mains and desserts. This cooking class with Chef Jimi takes you on a journey through the heart of French cuisine. Create an impressive three-course meal while learning essential culinary techniques.
Prepare a traditional French onion soup, perfect...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Holiday
Gourmet Baking for the Holidays
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get into the festive spirit with this sweet workshop featuring an array of gourmet treats. If the impulse to bake magical holiday creations is upon you, then this hands-on cooking class is the perfect forum for learning. You'll have step-by-step instruction from an esteemed chef as you prepare bakes that are as lovely...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Best of Holiday Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake fresh bread with a festive holiday twist. Nothing beats freshly baked bread, but the process can seem intimidating. This chef-led immersive cooking class will inspire confidence as you get a private lesson on the basics of bread, with a seasonal twist. Soon your home kitchen will be filled with the tempting aroma...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Festive French Classics From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the art of elegant French cooking from scratch. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a gourmet French cooking class designed to blend savory comfort and sweet indulgence. Create a festive menu of coq au vin blanc, pommes aligot and roasted asparagus in...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Homestyle Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add exquisite Japanese sushi to your home-cooking repertoire. If you like sushi, you're sure to love this cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the art of sushi making, learning to balance flavors and work with precision, delivering to your home table a feast worthy of your...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Cook Cozy French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create restaurant-quality French favorites and bring a touch of Paris to your kitchen. Discover the charm of classic French cuisine in this festive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn to craft coq au vin blanc simmered in white wine, pommes aligot whipped to cheesy perfection and roasted asparagus...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Create a Classic Yule Log Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your own traditional Bûche de Noël to crown your holiday dessert table. Craft a show-stopping holiday dessert in this festive cooking class focused on the traditional yule log. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you’ll bake a delicate sponge cake, prepare rich mocha buttercream and learn how...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Holiday Season Global Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a magnificent holiday feast of dishes from around the world. By the end of this cooking class, you’ll have mastered the skills to make a holiday spectacular dinner. Start by prepping pepper-crusted steak with horseradish crème fraîche and sides of latkes and arugula salad with roasted squash....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
A Classic French Holiday Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn professional techniques to elevate your holiday bakes. Create the ultimate holiday dessert thanks to techniques learned from an expert chef. Bake up a new style of cake along with decadent Italian mocha buttercream and learn to make a roulade. Decorate the outside with handmade marzipan pinecones and sugared...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Holiday Dishes From Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring international flair to your holiday menu with festive recipes from around the world. Add a global touch to your holiday celebration in this lively, flavor-packed cooking class. Guided by your instructor, you’ll prepare pepper-crusted prime rib, traditional potato latkes, roasted squash and arugula salad...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Elevate Your Holiday Cookies
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Delight in this holiday cookie extravaganza, focused on a variety of decorating techniques. Dive into the art of cookie decorating using a variety of techniques for a colorful and diverse holiday cookie tray. From neat piping on crunchy gingerbread men to "watercolor" painted sugar cookies and iconic wreath cookies,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Holiday Cookie Night - Family fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create delicious and festive holiday cookies with professional skills. Get into the holiday spirit with this chef-led cooking class for the whole family. Bake holiday cookies then discover the art and entertainment of decorating each cookie like a canvas, with royal icing as your paint. From gingerbread people to...
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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.