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 OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Spanish Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Plant based Spanish snacks Explore gourmet plant-based Spanish tapas in this exciting new cooking class. Learn innovative ways to create tasty vegan dishes in this chef-led class. Cook your way through a multi-course menu starting with a pomegranate guacamole served with raw veggie strips for dipping. Then make a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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New on Cozymeal
Pumpkin Dessert Magic for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your kitchen with the warm aromas of fall favorites. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in Lake Grove. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Jackson or a talented resident chef will guide you in blending...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Parisian Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Unlock the secrets of French cuisine with approachable techniques and timeless recipes under step-by-step guidance. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jasmine will guide you through creating a classic French menu. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class introduces key techniques used in traditional French...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Dim Sum Classics with Friends
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a dim sum feast to share with friends in this hands-on and immersive class. Dim sum is best enjoyed with others, and when you learn to prepare these fresh dumplings, you'll be ready to share them with friends. Walk through the process of creating two types of dumplings with a master chef. You'll form, fold,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Popular Steakhouse Pairings - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a refined surf and turf menu with your partner in this date night class. Classic steaks and succulent seafood make a lovely pairing, and you'll learn essential techniques for creating both in this date night cooking class. Work alongside a five-star chef and your partner to build a refined surf and turf dinner...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pasta-Making 101 for Kids
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will get a hands-on lesson in pasta making and more from a professional chef. In this fun kids cooking class with Chef Jimi, kids and adults alike will learn how to make several delicious Italian dishes.
Begin with black truffle garlic bread, then prepare some pasta and combine with creamy sauce to make...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Ocean and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft a twist on steak and seafood in this date night cooking class. This date night cooking class features steak and seafood. You'll work as a pair with a master chef to learn culinary techniques for grilling a juicy steak, cooking to your liking, and creating delectable, sweet, flaky crab cakes. For...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Innovative Italian Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delve into bold pasta dishes like skillet lasagna, frittata and tiramisu gelato. Enjoy a cooking class with a world-class chef who teaches traditional techniques through a creative, hands-on format while creating bold pasta dishes. Learn to prepare a hearty pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, a skillet...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Savoring Best of Spain
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Learn to make the most iconic dishes of Spanish cuisine - from tapas to paella and churros. This cooking class takes you on a culinary journey through Spain’s most beloved dishes. Chef Jimi will teach you how to prepare a flavorful three-course menu showcasing authentic Spanish flavors.
Start with your choice of...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Skillet Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Swap the pasta pot for a skillet in this innovative lesson. This interactive cooking class reimagines classic pasta with enticing recipes prepared in a skillet on the stovetop or grill. Fire up a pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, then practice layering a skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta. A classic Caesar...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fresh-From-Scratch Italian Pasta Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create fresh-from-scratch pasta in this interactive and fun cooking class with a five-star chef instructor. Discover pasta that just tastes better with a cooking class that teaches you how to create popular dishes. Work alongside a five-star chef to mix, roll and cut pappardelle noodles and rich fillings. You'll also...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mediterranean Dishes Made Simple
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Discover the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with creamy hummus, grilled meats and sweet baklava. Discover the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimi. This experience is designed to teach you the art of balancing spices, grilling meats and working with phyllo dough for a...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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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.