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
Thai Favorite Creations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love with Thai cuisine as you prepare Pad Thai, Panang curry and sorbet. Cook together on this Thai journey filled with fun in this cooking class. Use the spices, ingredients and techniques like a true native with a top-rated chef. Create traditional dishes like Pad Thai, Panang coconut curry with shrimp,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pad Thai - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the best loved dishes from Thai cuisine at this couple’s cooking session. Recreate your favorite Thai dishes at home with this romantic cooking class that’s perfect for couples. Learning from a chef expert, you’ll start by making pad Thai from scratch. Then, you’ll pick up key skills as you make creamy...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Taste the Spirit of Hawaii
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create your own Hawaiian feast with kalua pork sliders, spam musubi and strawberry-banana ice cream. Bring the island vibes to your kitchen with tropical dishes in this cooking class. Learn traditional recipes and kitchen skills from an esteemed chef as you make grilled pineapple salad, kalua pork sliders with spicy...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Hawaiian Essentials Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grab a taste of a tropical vacation at this Hawaiian-inspired masterclass. Let an expert chef guide your tastebuds through a feast of Hawaiian favorites at this vacation vibes cooking class. Start with grilled pineapple salad, before moving onto kalua pork sliders with spicy slaw on the side. You’ll also craft spam...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Diving Into Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the incredible simplicity of dim sum during this hands-on cooking experience. This engaging cooking class is the ultimate introduction to the delicious world of dim sum. An expert chef instructor will guide you as you embark on your dim sum journey, showing you a variety of authentic techniques and tips...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Making Delightful Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the timeless art of handmade dim sum. Dim sum is the ultimate shareable food, and this cooking class is the ideal place to learn how to make it. Throughout this immersive experience, a gourmet chef instructor will guide you toward dim sum bliss, teaching you the techniques and recipes needed to craft a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homemade Korean Barbecue Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the excitement of Korean BBQ during this immersive cooking class. Showcasing a menu that features a variety of seasonal dishes and flavors, this Korean BBQ-focused cooking class is a delicious alternative to going out to eat. An expert chef will help you create a showstopping Korean BBQ feast, including...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Korean BBQ Bash
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the delicious world of East-Asian barbeque. If you love going out for Korean BBQ, you'll love this engaging cooking class where you'll learn to make it yourself! From delicious, perfectly cooked meats to fresh, flavorful sides, you'll learn to add spicy twists to the barbeque feast alongside a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Restaurant-Quality Indian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This hands-on cooking class teaches you how to make your favorite Indian dishes at home. From crispy samosas to favorites like chicken tikka masala, this cooking class will teach you how to make your favorite Indian dishes from scratch! An expert chef instructor will lead the way, teaching you the secrets to achieving...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Indian Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make your favorite South-Asian dishes from scratch during this hands-on cooking class. Experience the powerful flavors of Indian cuisine in this highly interactive cooking class! Led by an expert chef instructor, you'll learn how to create signature spicy dishes from South Asia using traditional methods...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Celebrate Summer With Delicious Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your creativity with delicious summer desserts, from tres leches cake to panna cotta. Indulge in making timeless summer treats in this relaxing and fun cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you will learn essential baking skills and prepare delicious treats such as tres leches cake, strawberry shortcakes...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Shortcake and More Summer Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Never buy dessert again thanks to this hands-on session showcasing beloved puddings. Brush up your dessert skills at this interactive cooking class celebrating all things sweet. Led by a baking expert, you’ll make strawberry shortcakes with a light crumb plus tres leches sponge enriched with three different types of...
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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.