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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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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Italian Antipasti
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors of Italy in this cooking class dedicated to small bites. If you need inspiration for your next cocktail party, this hands-on cooking class will introduce you to four deliciously simple Italian antipasti. Guided by an esteemed chef, you'll prepare crispy calamari fritti and bruschetta topped with 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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Flaky and Sweet: Mastering Danish Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become an artisan baker when you learn how to make Danish pastries from scratch. Learn the art of crafting delicate Danish pastries from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a five-star baker, you'll master the technique for preparing laminated yeast-leavened dough to create buttery, flaky Danish pastry....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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, you’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spice Up Your Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master Nashville's favorite recipes with seasoned chefs. This cooking class is your key to mastering Nashville's most indulged dish. Hot and savory, the meals on this menu are everything you've been craving. What's better than learning to make your favorite guilty pleasures yourself? By the end of the class, you'll be...
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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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From Wok To Soup Pot
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wield aromatic herbs and spices in your wok to create restaurant-level dishes. Who needs takeout with a cooking class? Join and learn secrets for combining aromatic herbs and spices with seasonal ingredients that create the flavors that make Thai cuisine uniquely delicious. You'll learn techniques for everything from...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Thai Favorites From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a gourmet menu of your favorite Thai dishes during this hands-on cooking class. If you have an affinity for Thai cuisine, you need to participate in this engaging cooking class. From showing you how to make delicious dumplings and flavorful soups to the process behind cooking classic noodle dishes like Pad Thai,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Taste Of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Welcome a new skill with this class, promising mastery of Italian recipes. Take part in this hands-on cooking class, and learn secrets for creating Italian fare with fresh, seasonal produce. The expert chef will walk you through the steps of perfectly searing meat and creating spring-inspired side dishes. Practice...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Springtime in Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Welcome spring Italian style, by making a spring-inspired Italian feast in this hands-on cooking class. This cooking class is a spring-themed celebration of Italian cuisine, focusing on fresh, vibrant colors and heartwarming flavors. A skilled chef will teach you the techniques and flavors you need to bring your...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Stunning Cupcake Bouquets
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring the beauty of flowers to life with an edible cupcake bouquet. Learn to create breathtaking cupcake bouquets in this hands-on cooking class. Led by an expert pastry chef, you’ll bake moist chocolate cupcakes and decorate them with buttercream flowers that are almost too beautiful to eat. Learn how to prepare a...
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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.
