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!
CHEF’S PLACE
School of Knife Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of knife work, guided by an expert with hands-on lessons. Sharpen your knife skills and boost your kitchen confidence with this engaging cooking class focused on mastering the fundamentals. Using a knife safely and efficiently opens the door to culinary opportunities. The smoother and faster you can...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pizza-making - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Begin a quest to make the best pizza as a family in this cooking class. Instead of making meals just as parents, why not bring the kids in on the fun through this family-fun cooking class? This session will focus on making one of the most popular family foods in the world. pizza. This will be very enjoyable for adults...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook through a three-part handmade pasta lesson in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare three distinct dishes, starting with lemon and arugula spaghettini with chile and pecorino, followed by orecchiette with spicy sausage,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Brunch Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make weekend-worthy brunch favorites in this fun cooking class. Cook classic brunch bites in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make a cinnamon roll cake, caramelized bacon and light cloud eggs. You’ll practice timing, baking and...
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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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Make Irresistible Filled Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Try a filled donut class built around mixing, filling and finishing. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make pizza night any night with this interactive experience. Ditch the delivery, tank the take-out and have pizza night at home with this exciting, hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class pizza professional, you’ll mix your dough, flavor-balance your sauce, prep your toppings and bake your pie step-by-step for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Preparing Chinese Takeout Dishes at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the ingredients and techniques necessary to create popular Chinese dishes in this cooking class. Chinese dishes are enjoyed across the globe. Learn to create them in this cooking class. The class will explore the flavor profiles in Chinese dishes - sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. Along the way, you'll work...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bold Brazilian Steakhouse Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook with fire, flavor and finesse in this hands-on cooking class. Bring steakhouse-style cooking home in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled churrascaria-style steak, Brazilian collard greens, plantain chips with citrus mojo and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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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Hands-On Naples-Style Pizza Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a Naples-inspired cooking night in this hands-on cooking session. Learn to cook a full Neapolitan-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad, polpette al forno, Neapolitan-style pizza with tomato, basil and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Flavorful Parisian Salmon Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a French-inspired date night in this fun cooking class. Share a refined yet approachable cooking experience with your date in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon en papillote with fennel and dill, herb-roasted potatoes and crêpes...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.