NYC Cooking Classes

You’ll Learn to make 2 cupcake recipes, work a mixer like a rock star, bake in an industrial convection oven make the perfect icing—the combo of butter and sugar that’s just right for you.We provide the equipment, ingredients and know-how—you provide yourself and your friends. Great for birthday parties and showers! Our classes are casual—from the baking...

Students will learn about extract brewing, malts, grains, yeasts and how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common problems.Learn how to brew your own beer! All the basics willl be taught to get you up and running while brewing a batch of beer.All reference materials will be provided as well as a home brew sample for tasting! We’ll have starter kits available for...

Simplicity is key when you have fresh ingredients, but the fine points of good cooking techniques make all the difference. We’ll make Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Greens, Grilled Hanger Steak with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Broccoli Rabe, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Strawberry Shortcake. Class is taught in a working restaurant kitchen by a professional chef. Class starts in the...

Learn how to read labels, read a wine list, understand wine-making and its resulting flavors, and compare the styles and influences among global regions and countries.For Rookies & Intermediates: A Total Understanding of Red & White WinesThis it it! The fun, non-intimidating class that finally makes it all make sense –The light bulb will come on! Perfect...

Work together with that special someone to create a delicious, 4-course, upscale dinner. Special attention will be paid to teaching how to plate and present each course so that they appeal to the eye as well as to the palate. Calling all competitive couples, show us what you’re made of. Six couples will be given an identical basket of secret ingredients and 2...

Come beat the heat with Martha from our Brooklyn shop as she shows you how to concoct some fine frozen dairy deserts. This little lady is always thinking outside the box when it comes to flavors, so come explore the unexplored and see what it tastes like....

Learn to create a delicious meal featuring mouthwatering international cuisine.Get a taste for how Shabbat is celebrated by Jews around the world. Learn how to create caramelized chipotle chicken (South America); Thai beef salad (Thailand/Asia); bamya tomato braised baby okra (Middle East); creamy (pareve) thyme polenta (Italy); and honey baked figs, nectarines and...

Shop with a chef to get your greenmarket goods! You'll take the morning to select your fresh-from-the-farm ingredients at New York City’s largest greenmarket in Union Square where you'll get to know the farmers and learn about seasonal foods. After you’ve loaded up on locally grown goods you'll go back to the kitchen-classroom to delve into the cooking process...

Class will discuss preparation and baking. Students will make her/his own 30 macarons. A real hands-on session!A very special class! Class will discuss the theory of the macaron and 2.5-3hr of preparation and baking. In addition, participants will enjoy a free macaron tasting and free hot beverages in a relaxed atmosphere with our very own Parisian chefs...

Herbs and spices are essential components of every healthy diet, and they’re also the secret to having tasty food. The trick is creating flavor without overheating or overloading your body. This class will explore a whole variety of possibilities!In this 3hr class you learn a lot about spices and herbs:Why use themHealing benefitsHeating, warming and cooling...

New York City has some of the most famous steakhouses in the country. These classic establishments are known for hefty portions, distinctive atmospheres, and a trademark cuisine that has been pleasing diners for decades. Spend an evening learning the techniques and recipes you need to replicate your favorite steakhouse experience at home. You’ll make and enjoy...

In this class, we will teach you how to chop, dice, and mince vegetables.One of the most important culinary skills are your knife skills. This is the foundation of great cooking. This class will provide you such techniques. The veggies we practice our chopping on won't go to waste as we will use them to make a delicious fresh salsa and baked tortilla chips to go...

A look at various styles of Whiskey and their perfect dairy counterparts. We’ll discuss traditions of distilling, fermentation, and ageing while sipping on some of our favorites in the spectrum....

Students will learn about what makes wine different while also discovering your own preferences.This event was used to be called 20 Wines, 10 Cheeses, 1 Night. Numerous runs of this course, however, proved that this was simply overkill, more so for the students. Fear not, the spirit of it is the same, and it is an exciting event to attend to. In this class, we...

You will learn to prepare a three-course meal from start to finish. The meal consists of an appetizer, and 2 desserts, with menus changing every few weeks. Main course is Chicken thigh Provençal. Desserts are Britanny sablee and banana-kiwi smoothie; and Chocolate & Speculoos sprinkle covered lollipop with cinnamon-pear flavored apple compote.Main Course: Chicken...