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
Ultimate Danish Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore sweet and savory pastry delights from Denmark. Add new skills and recipes to your kitchen repertoire with this skills-based cooking class on Danish pastries. Led by an expert chef tutor, you’ll make a classic dough laminated with layers of butter which is the base for thousands of pastries. Then,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thai-Style Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of Thailand. Led by a world-class chef, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the basics of Thai cooking as you create a 5-star, multi-course meal. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and hand-picked recipes, you’ll learn classic Thai-style flavor profiles as...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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The Nashville Hot Chicken Experience
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your taste buds the show they deserve with this Nashville hot chicken cooking class. Explore the complex, flavorful bliss of Nashville hot chicken in this hands-on cooking class. With a five-star chef at the helm, you'll learn how to make authentic crispy, spicy Nashville hot chicken entirely from scratch using...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homestyle Chinese Takeout
$89
Cooking Class
$89
No need to visit Chinatown when you can learn your favorite takeout recipes at home. If you want to learn to make your favorite items from the local Chinese takeaway, this cooking class is for you. Start with hot and sour soup before rustling together some homemade scallion pancakes. Follow that with some sticky-sweet...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Your own Bread by Hand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a trio of delicious breads from scratch. Nothing beats the simple pleasure of slicing into a fresh crusty loaf made using the skills developed in this practical cooking class.Your chef tutor will provide full guidance on technique, starting with making dough before proving and baking, to create classic white...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Palate Pleasers From Portugal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From Lisbon with love, this class covers the classics alongside some novel new Portuguese plates. If you're curious about the finer points of Portuguese cuisine, this cooking class is sure to answer your questions. You'll make crispy potato croquettes and enjoy those on the side of some Piri Piri chicken. A fennel and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mother's Day
Master Making Thai Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Begin a journey into the world a Thai cooking through this fun class. Discover how to create a wide range of wonderful Thai dishes using authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class. From pad thai to green curry, you will have lots of fun as a highly-rated chef will guide you and others...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. Say bonjour to French bistro-style cuisine in this interactive cooking class where a world-class chef will guide you in crafting a multi-course meal. Using fresh ingredients and professional tools, this class is sure to enhance your cooking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Seasonal Spring Focus - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Uncover a fresh seasonal menu at a date night culinary workshop. Springtime flavors are yours to discover at this cooking class devoted to the best of the new season. Working with your partner and guided by the chef tutor, you’ll master pan-roasting chicken, make farro and roast carrots to enhance their...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homey Italian
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master iconic Italian flavors without the need to fly to Florence. This cooking class is testament to why so many foodies love Italian. On the savory side, chicken piccata meets roasted garlic polenta and truffled asparagus al forno, singing a song of Italian culinary virtues with every single mouthful. You'll also...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Chinese Meal in Minutes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight your friends with a feast of Chinese flavors. Discover a delicious fusion of sharp, sweet and umami at this hands-on Chinese cooking class. Receive guidance from your chef instructor and watch them demonstrate key skills before creating hot and sour soup, scallion pancakes and chicken with sticky honey sesame...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Small Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create petite sweet treats in this interactive experience. Tantalize your sweet tooth and love for all things tiny and adorable in this hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn how to bake tiny treats. Instructed by a world-class chef, you’ll learn the baking basics you’ll need to pack these small...
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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.