Top 6 Cooking Classes in New York

1.Midtown Hands-On Bagel Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

At Bagel Market on West 40th Street, Sam and Reva guide you through rolling, boiling, seeding, and baking New York-style bagels. You’ll tour a working shop, learn the bagel’s New York story, eat warm bagels with schmears and smoked fish, and take your own batch home.

“My husband loves to cook and bake so this was perfect. We made enough bagels to take home 12 with us. I had two for breakfast and they were awesome. Sam loves what he does and it shows. The time went by fast. My bagels were delicious. The history of bagels was even very interesting. You get to actually roll and form the bagels, then get to boil them before you coat them in your choice of various seeds or seasoning. Then they get baked. Before you leave with your fresh bagels, Sam and Reva cook up the odd extra bagels to serve us with various spreads and of course…”

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2.Viator Exclusive: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner -Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $148

Join Mary and her hosts for a three-hour Italian cooking class in Greenwich Village. Prepare pesto, pasta, salad, sauce, and dessert using Union Square Farmers Market ingredients, then sit down to eat with wine. A rooftop meal with skyline views may be possible.

“Absolute best time! The food and company were amazing! We learned a lot and have already made one of the dishes at home!”

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3.Authentic Asian Cooking Class in NYC (Includes 4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

At 136 17th St in Brooklyn, a local chef guides you through spring roll pancakes, chicken teriyaki, garlic broccoli, and vegetable fried rice. This three-hour Cozymeal class welcomes up to four people, includes step-by-step instruction, and can accommodate many dietary needs with advance notice.

“We chose this class for a birthday celebration/date night and had the best time! Our Cozymeal chef made the experience really relaxed and informative and we learned a lot while having so much fun. I would absolutely book again!”

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4.Private NYC Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Indian and Soul Food in East Harlem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116Best value

Spend three hours in East Harlem with Kylie, learning hands-on techniques for South Indian, Caribbean, and soul food. You may prepare vadai, dosai, prawn curry, cornbread, or payasam, then sit down to eat with your host. Vegetarian and gluten-free options need advance notice.

“An experience everyone should have. The host & hostess were interesting,& had a extremely welcoming personality. Kylie was very organized with the cooking class. The food was delicious, an Indian shrimp dish & a Caribbean rice & bean dish both outstanding. You even get the recipes to cook at home. The best chai tea ever”

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5.Chinese Dumplings Cooking Class in NYC – Fun & Delicious!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $117

Join Owen and an expert chef in New York for a hands-on Chinese dumpling class. Learn traditional folding techniques, hear about Chinese culture, and make dumplings you can enjoy at the end. The class is in English and costs $117 per person.

“We had a lot of fun on the course. The result was delicious! I can only recommend it!”

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6.Upper West Side Hands-On Bagel Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

At Fairway Market’s 74th Street Café, a bagel expert guides you through rope-and-loop rolling, boiling, seeding, and baking. Hear how bagels became a New York icon, enjoy cream cheese and smoked fish, take home your bagels, and leave with a local recipe.

“Fantastic experience. Learn to hand roll a bagel and history of bagels. How to store, freeze, and reheat bagels”

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