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
French Coastal Culinary Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare moules frites, frisee salad and chocolate mousse. Join this cooking class for a delightful exploration of classic French coastal cuisine with a top-rated chef. Guests will learn to prepare moules frites, a frisée salad with poached eggs and bacon lardons and a rich chocolate mousse, gaining...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Culinary Escape to Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience traditional Spanish cooking made fresh. Bring Spanish seafood classics to the table in this hands-on cooking class. A top-rated chef will teach you the tips and tricks behind regional seafood paella bursting with fresh ocean flavors and saffron’s golden touch. Then, you'll complement the dish with a crisp...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Baking With Chocolate
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make indulgent chocolate desserts in this exciting class. Begin by preparing rajas con queso featuring roasted peppers and creamy cheese sauce. For the main course, make Peruvian spice-rubbed grilled chicken with rice and black-eyed peas on the side. End your meal with a banana frita sprinkled with cinnamon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Trio of Fall Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake cozy fall flavors with a top-rated chef. Don't miss out on dessert-making fun with a cooking class dedicated to indulgent seasonal desserts. Discover what makes caramel apple tartlets with buttery crusts so delicious, whip up rich chocolate-cranberry brownies packed with a surprise tart sweetness and get whisking...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Celebration Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic French dishes from a top-notch chef. Dive into the famous world of French flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills while cooking a multi-course menu and having a blast in the kitchen. Start with a frisée and apple salad with goat cheese and walnuts. For the main course,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Serve up a satisfying and soul-warming meal with pasta and dessert. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll prepare homemade pasta dough for a delicious pasta-filled meal. A world-class chef will teach you how to transform dough into silky pappardelle ribbons paired with a rich, slow-simmered Bolognese sauce. Then,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Savor Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore classic Italian dishes in this hands-on class. Master the delicate skill of making fresh pasta in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make pasta from scratch under the instruction of a five-star chef in an interactive environment. Start with a roasted broccoli salad tossed with shaved parmesan and Caesar...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Handmade Pasta and Fall Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a cozy meal highlighting fall-inspired Italian classics. Fall into pasta heaven with a cooking class dedicated to handmade dough. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll master making fresh pasta dough to create tender pumpkin agnolotti draped in nutty brown butter and fragrant sage. Then, craft three-cheese ravioli...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Explore French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fine dining classics inspired by French flavors. Treat your family to gourmet sweets in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make sweet treats from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Master new baking skills while making whoopie pies, decadent s'mores bars and fried...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Central European Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft comforting, hearty dishes from Bavaria. In this date night cooking class, you’ll explore flavors inspired by European kitchens and fall markets. Working together, you'll prepare a crisp apple and fennel salad drizzled with tangy whole-grain mustard vinaigrette before pan-frying classic pork schnitzel. Then,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Explore Thailand's Best
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain hands-on experience while preparing Thai cuisine. Discover the elegant flavors of France in this fine-dining cooking class. Master upscale classics under the instruction of a top-notch chef in a hands-on environment. Prepare a succulent pan-roasted chicken with fine herbs and whole-grain mustard sauce. Next,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Autumn Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall Flavored Macarons Dive into the sweet world of macarons in this three-hour cooking class. Learn to make delicate sandwich cookies from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as macaronage, piping macarons and whipping up creamy fillings. Explore different...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.