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
Holiday
Decorate Beautiful Holiday Cookies
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn professional cookie-decorating tips and techniques for a festive, picture-perfect finish. During this festive cooking class, you’ll learn to transform simple cookies into edible works of art. Guided by a skilled chef, practice a variety of decorating methods—from classic piping and flooding to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Delectable French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the delicious world of Parisian baking during this hands-on culinary venture. This engaging cooking class is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of French baking. A gourmet baker instructor will guide you along as you create a variety of delicious pastries like in the kitchen of a grand-mère or...
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Verified Chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Flavors Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore holiday food traditions from across the globe. This seasonal cooking class features an international menu of festive dishes from all over the world. You’ll practice a wide variety of culinary skills from frying crispy latkes to serving up a modern twist on sweet potato pie. Guided by the chef,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Knife Skills Workshop
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Build confidence in the kitchen as you practice essential knife techniques in this hands-on class. Knife mastery is the foundation of every great cook, and this cooking class provides the perfect place to start. Under the guidance of an expert chef instructor, you’ll learn essential techniques for chopping,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an Italian date-night feast together with simple, chef-guided techniques. Bring a taste of Italy to your evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Together with your partner, you’ll prepare burrata and peperonata crostini, chicken saltimbocca with Marsala sauce and creamy Parmigiano polenta....
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Verified Chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Flavorful Holiday Tamales for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get hands-on and cook traditional tamales this holiday season. Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll craft fresh masa and fill it with delicious combinations like shredded pork and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make a Delicious Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rich Italian flavors while learning simple, satisfying techniques. Create an authentic Italian meal from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With help from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare a five-course spread featuring crostini with burrata and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Breads & Butter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the joy of homemade baking with simple, guided techniques. Learn the art of homemade baking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Start by preparing roasted squash, sage and ricotta focaccia, then bake rustic French bread in a Dutch oven for that perfect crust. You’ll also make salted butter completely...
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Verified Chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Handcrafted Cookie Extravaganza
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Delight in the art of holiday cookie baking and decorating with new techniques. Take your holiday cookie decorating to new heights with this immersive cooking experience. Guided by an expert chef, you'll bake up several classic cookies to serve as the base for festive designs. From colorful "windowpane" cookies made...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Wholesome Breads & Butter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to bake flavorful, rustic breads with ease. Bake and create from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make flavorful focaccia with roasted squash and sage, artisan-style French bread and homemade salted butter. You’ll practice...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Italian Home-Style Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rustic Italian comfort cooking with warm, home-style techniques. Bring classic Italian comfort food to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare tender brasciole, creamy polenta, garlicky sautéed greens and fragrant rosemary focaccia. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you step...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Kids Cooking Series
Kid’s 5-Day Festive Baking Class
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Treat your junior chefs to a five-day baking class devoted to festive baked delights. Bring the joy of the season to life with this five-day holiday baking series for kids aged 7-11. Each day features hands-on fun as young chefs mix, bake and decorate festive favorites. Kids will learn essential kitchen safety and...
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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.