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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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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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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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 sweetness....
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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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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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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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Culinary Spotlight on Portugal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover old classics and new favorites at this Portuguese inspired session. Join this immersive cooking class and get ready to unearth the finest dishes from Portugal’s diverse culinary landscape. Guided by the chef tutor, you’ll take a cross country tour to explore iconic dishes including spiced piri piri...
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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 sweets with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Springtime French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring romance to your cooking in this fun French cooking session. Sprinkle some French flair onto your life through this cooking class, the perfect alternative evening idea where you can learn to cook homely French dishes. You will discover how to make amazing springtime dishes through traditional French culinary...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sauce Secrets From Nonna
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take the chance to learn sauces straight out of Nonna's recipe book. If you love Italian food, you'll know that the secret is often in the sauce, which is what makes this cooking class so special. You'll pair linguine with shrimp fra diavolo, prepare a Caprese salad with pesto vinaigrette and whip up a ricotta and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Comforting Italian Spread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a delicious meal focussing on rustic Italian flavors that friends will love. Explore beloved Italian dishes and learn to make them from scratch during this practical cooking class. A skilled chef instructor will guide you through key techniques as you craft dishes including chicken piccata, creamy polenta with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Four Courses of French
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why fly to Paris when you can enjoy the finest French cuisine at home? Spend an afternoon making a four-course French menu with the Four Courses of French cooking class. Start proceedings with French onion Soup, before whipping up a frisée salad with warm goat cheese and Champagne-shallot vinaigrette. Follow this...
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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.