Private Group Cooking Class in New York City

New York City, New York

Private Group Cooking Class in New York City

New York City, New York

Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Host the ultimate celebration with a Private Group Cooking Class in New York City! Choose from 16 delicious menus and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience with a professional chef—perfect for birthdays, corporate events, or any special occasion.

🍴 Cook a 3-course meal with guidance from a professional chef

🎉 Enjoy a fun celebration period with your group after the class

🍷 Bring your own snacks and alcohol with no cork fee for added fun

📸 Customize your event with decorations, a photographer, or even a kids’ animator

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 11:00am, 3:00pm, or 7:00pm

Full description

Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, bachelorette parties, and team-building activities, this 3-hour experience is a delicious way to celebrate any occasion. With 16 different menu options to choose from, you and your group will cook up a feast of at least three courses per guest, all while a professional chef shares their culinary secrets.

The event kicks off with 1.5 to 2 hours of hands-on cooking, followed by a fun celebration where you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, listen to music, and even bring your own drinks (no cork fee!). From large portions you can take home to the option of adding a photographer or kids’ entertainer, this experience is as customizable as it is memorable. So, whether you’re planning a big party or a casual get-together, our Private Cooking Class offers the perfect recipe for a great time!

Menu Options:
ITALY #1
Homemade pasta with salmon and creamy tomato sauce
Bruschetta with roasted peppers, pesto and fresh cream cheese canapes
Chocolate fondant with ice cream

ITALY #2
Ravioli with spinach and ricotta in a creamy parmesan sauce
Shrimp Caesar salad
Cannoli duo: one with whipped cream and dried cherries, one with choux pastry cream and pistachios

ITALY #3
Risotto with white mushrooms, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano
Eggplant Parmesan
Coconut panna cotta with chia seeds, ginger and strawberries

ITALY #4
Potato gnocchi with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, and green peans
Neapolitan pizza with gorgonzola, fir or pear mustard, mozzarella and sauce
Tiramisu

FRANCE #1
Necoise salad with tuna
Coq au Vin
Macarons

FRANCE #2
Onion soup
Chicken Cordon Bleu and Ratatouille
Chocolate croissant

SPAIN
Tapas with chorizo, calamari and tuna
Paella with chicken and seafood
Crema Catalana

JAPAN
Miso soup
California roll
Salmon and avocado roll
Taiyaki – fish-shaped cookies with sweet bean filling

THAILAND
Pad Thai with tofu and broccoli
Vegetable spring rolls
Tempura bananas with lime and peanuts in salted coconut caramel

ASIA
Ramen
Meat gyoza
Haupia (traditional coconut pudding)

AMERICA
Steak
Loaded potato bombs with butter and garlic
Coleslaw
Raspberry and orange cream cupcake

INDIA
Lentil Dal
Tofu and vegetable curry with rice
Samosas with ricotta and orange
Masala chai

VEGETARIAN
Warm couscous salad
Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Greek phyllo tartlets with spinach and feta

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All participants must be at least 5 years old.
Physical limitations: Must be able to stand and cook for extended periods.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Children must be willing to actively participate and enjoy cooking.
Dietary restrictions: Can adapt to gluten-free, vegetarian, or other dietary needs based on menu selection.
Pets: Service animals are allowed; other pets are not.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 3 hours, which includes 1.5 to 2 hours for cooking and 1 hour of celebration.
What’s included: All necessary cooking tools, ingredients, and chef guidance. Optional add-ons include a photographer or animator for children.
Who will be present: A professional chef will guide the group; up to 35 participants can join the session.
Spectators: No spectators allowed; all participants must be actively involved.
Photo/ video: Guests may take their own photos. A professional photographer can be arranged upon request.
Specific rules to follow: Smoking is not allowed in the studio. Follow the chef’s safety instructions during the class.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience, so it will run regardless of weather.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance to get acquainted with the chef and group.
Parking: Parking availability will depend on the location; check with the event venue beforehand.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cooking.
What to bring:
- Alcoholic beverages or snacks are allowed with no corkage fee.
- Guests may bring music via USB for personalized entertainment.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

You can take home any leftover food. All cleanup will be handled by the studio.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.