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Unlock your child's culinary potential with a variety of hands-on kids cooking classes in NYC. From baking basics to international cuisine, they'll learn valuable skills, explore new flavors, and gain confidence in the kitchen.

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Pumpkin Palooza (Ages 4-8)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us for a pumpkin-filled culinary adventure! From pumpkin mac and cheese to pumpkin pie bites, your little ones will learn essential cooking skills and make new friends while whipping up a variety of delicious pumpkin-inspired treats. Get ready to spice things up and keep those goblins at bay!

Monday Jan 1st, 9am–12pm Eastern Time

Sliders & Shakes (Ages 9-17 Family)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Step back in time and experience a modern twist on classic diner favorites. Join us in creating mouthwatering cheeseburger sliders, loaded cheese fries, and extravagant milkshakes that will transport you back to the retro era. Get ready to groove to the beat while making memories that will last a lifetime!

Friday Dec 29th, 1–3pm Eastern Time

Spaghetti & Meatballs (Ages 9-17 Family)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Calling all pasta aficionados! Join us for a fun-filled pasta experience where you'll learn the art of making fresh pasta by hand. Roll, shape, and cook your own delicious handmade spaghetti pasta, paired with a rustic tomato sauce and flavorful Italian meatballs. Bring a friend or family member and cook together in this interactive class!

Saturday Dec 30th, 1–3pm Eastern Time

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Reindeer Donuts (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Discover the most delicious reindeer donuts of all time! Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen for a fun-filled cooking class where kids and parents can learn to make Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Donuts from scratch. Complete with pretzel antlers and a red candy nose, these holiday treats are sure to delight.

Tuesday Dec 26th, 11am–12pm Eastern Time

Turkey Cupcakes (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us in our kitchen for a special culinary adventure as we learn the delicious secrets to making chocolate cupcakes decorated like turkeys. Become a budding chef and create a tasty masterpiece with your little one. Perfect for kids and parents to cook and have fun together!

Sunday Dec 17th, 9–10am Eastern Time

Favorite Snowman Cupcakes (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us in the kitchen for a magical adventure as we create the most adorable snowman cupcakes. Learn the secrets to making these tasty treats from scratch and bring your favorite Frozen characters to life in edible form. This class is perfect for kids and parents to enjoy together.

Sunday Dec 17th, 9–10am Eastern Time

New Year's Eve Cupcakes (Ages 2-8 with Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Create sweet memories in the kitchen with your little one at Taste Buds Kitchen. Taste and learn new things, use fresh ingredients, and take home samples as you and your child become culinary experts. Join our caregiver and me cooking classes and start creating special memories today!

Saturday Dec 30th, 11am–12pm Eastern Time

Junior Chefs Semester (Ages 4-8)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Calling all young chefs! Discover the joy of cooking with our skill-based culinary program where you'll chop, mix, and cook your way to a new masterpiece every week. Learn kitchen safety, knife skills, and more as you explore fresh flavors and exciting techniques. Let's get cooking!

Monday Feb 5th, 4–5pm Eastern Time

Handmade Pasta (Ages 9+)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Discover the joy of cooking together as a family at Taste Buds Kitchen's family cooking classes. Join us in the kitchen for a hands-on experience where kids and adults can learn new skills while having fun. Create delicious dishes like fresh fettuccine pasta and roasted butternut squash ravioli, and take home some homemade samples to enjoy.

Saturday Dec 30th, 1–3pm Eastern Time

Kids Birthday Party (Ages 9-13)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Turn up the heat and get ready for the tastiest, most action-packed birthday party your child has ever had! Our Kid's Birthday Party (Ages 9-13) at Taste Buds Kitchen is the ultimate culinary experience for young chefs. From whipping up a mouthwatering multi-course menu to friendly cooking competitions, this party will have everyone asking for seconds.

Monday Jan 1st, 8–10am Eastern Time

Cookie & [Cup]cake Designs Camp (Ages 9-13)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen for an exciting camp where kids aged 9-13 can explore their creative side with cookies, cupcakes, and cakes! From drizzles to fondant, we'll teach them the art of decorating and design. Get ready to bake rainbow donuts, decorate sugar cookies, make fondant from scratch, create a custom mini birthday cake, and more. Let's get baking and have some sweet fun!

Monday Jan 1st, 1–4pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$575

5 sessions

Cookie & [Cup]cake Designs Camp (Ages 4-8)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Get ready to unleash your child's creativity in the sweetest way possible! Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen for a deliciously fun camp where we'll dive into the world of cookie and cupcake designs. From drizzles to fondant, your little ones will learn the art of decorating while whipping up mouthwatering treats. Your child will love this baking extravaganza.

Monday Jan 1st, 9am–12pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$575

5 sessions

Kids Birthday Party (Ages 3-8)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Indulge your little chef with a scrumptious and engaging cooking adventure at Taste Buds Kitchen. Create a mouthwatering menu from scratch, play fun kitchen games, and enjoy the delightful atmosphere while we take care of everything. Let their culinary imagination run wild at the best birthday party ever!

Monday Jan 1st, 8–9:30am Eastern Time

Cookies & Milk for Santa (Ages 2-8 with Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Create lasting memories in the kitchen as you and your little one whip up delicious mix-in cookies, a vanilla milkshake, and fluffy whipped cream. Join us for a fun-filled cooking class where you'll taste and learn new things, use fresh ingredients, and take home tasty samples. Experience the joy of cooking together at Taste Buds Kitchen.

Sunday Dec 24th, 11am–12pm Eastern Time

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Kids Cooking Camp

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 100 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY

Is your 8-12 year old ready to learn to cook "for real"? At Brooklyn Kitchen's first-ever cooking camp for kids, students will receive high-quality instruction from trained childhood education and food professionals for an exciting week of hands-on cooking, field trips, community-building activities, and plenty of delicious foods. Let us help you to help your kids become "real" cooks -- safely and creatively!

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Discover the Best Kids Cooking Classes in NYC

Cooking with kids is a great way to bond as a young family and teaches independence to young children. Cooking is a great creative outlet for kids and young families to learn together, including learning how to measure ingredients, shop for meal planning, and save money on buying takeout. It’s also a wonderful way to get young children involved in household chores and duties to maintain their independence.

Cooking has been a popular art for thousands of years, from making homemade pasta to bread and more, it infuses culture, food, and sense of taste to achieve tasty meals. Not only is cooking far more nutritious, but it saves money on buying takeout and allows for quality time with family.

Cooking classes with kids are available in New York City, with the guidance of experienced instructors and delicious unique recipes. Cooking with kids involves creativity, patience, and guidance from an adult, but helps kids learn the necessary skills in life from a young age. Cooking can be challenging, collaborative, and fun for kids, including enhancing their language and mathematical skills. CourseHorse offers a variety of cooking classes with kids, from desserts to pizza, there’s fun to be had for families of all sorts. 

Why Your Kids Should Learn Cooking in NYC

Cooking with kids is a great way to teach young children to take part in household duties and chores, including making dinner from home instead of ordering takeout, and it allows young children to take part in meal planning from a young age. The benefit of teaching children how to cook is engaging their other senses, especially for picky and fussy eaters. Other benefits include teaching children how to measure ingredients and improving their mathematical skills. Cooking is an essential life skill that children can learn to gain a sense of responsibility and healthy eating habits.

While picky eaters might be hesitant to try something new, learning cooking may open up young kids to trying out something they made themselves. Experiencing other senses with cooking may convince them to try other vegetables and ingredients they wouldn’t normally eat. Explaining concepts such as how food changes with temperature or how certain foods are healthier than others can be very beneficial for nutrition. Learning how to cook enhances language, reading, and math skills. Learning to cook as a family also helps with family bonding and creating unique traditions and cultures around food. Cooking with kids is also a wonderful way to introduce them to new foods, ingredients, and experiences. Cooking is a fun creative outlet and hobby for young families and kids alike.

In-Person Kids Cooking Classes & Schools in NYC

There are several options for in-person cooking with kids classes in New York City. Many cities have several options for in-person cooking with kids classes, both for young families and older kids. The perks of learning cooking in-person come with the guidance of experienced culinary professionals and tips to keep your little ones engaged.

A wide variety of cooking with kids classes are available, from making homemade pizza to desserts and summery delights. The variety of dishes in the courses ranges from Italian to French, which is perfect for little ones to learn. The courses are engaging and specifically designed for the enjoyment of little ones and their caregivers. 

Major cities, such as New York City, offer several options for cooking classes with kids. One of the workshops offered is Classic French Countryside, taught by Taste Buds Kitchen. The workshop is two hours, located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, and is required to bring your materials. The workshop features a menu of braised chicken, lyonnaise potatoes, green salad, and handmade crepes. The workshop size is limited to groups of 20, with caregivers needing to be 21 and over. 

The second workshop for cooking with kids in-person in New York City is the Pizza Perfection workshop, taught by Taste Buds Kitchen. This hands-on style workshop forms connections with children and young parents, creating their mini pizzas. The workshop focuses on mastering the perfect dough with kneading yeast and homemade tomato sauce. The menu is vegetarian and egg free, perfect for little ones with allergy sensitivities. The price is $59 per two children and a caregiver. The price of supplies and materials is included. 

Another workshop is the Virtual Cooking Camp for Kids, taught by Home Cooking New York. This workshop is aimed towards older children, 10 and up. The workshop is two hours long, at the cost of $250 per person. The first day features a menu of Mexican cuisine, with learning how to make chicken enchiladas, the second day features Spanish-style Paella, the third day features Korean Bulgogi bowls, and the fourth day is a summery-themed slow-roasted salmon with tomatoes, zucchini, and dill. Students provide the cost of ingredients and equipment, but all recipes are included in the course.

Virtual Kids Cooking Classes & Schools

Learning from home is one of the many benefits of virtual kids' cooking classes, including flexible schedules and attending courses from the comfort of your own kitchen. Some other benefits include learning classes over video-conferencing software, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. However, virtual kids' cooking classes require gathering ingredients, basic cooking supplies, and buying appliances. But most instructors provide a needed supply list, as well as required ingredients. 

The course Virtual Cooking Camp for Kids, 10+ (Session D) is aimed at kids 10 years old and over. The class features a four-day program, with a fun menu ranging from Mexican, Spanish, Korean, and summer dishes. The camp begins at $250 per person, with ingredient lists provided a few weeks in advance. The menu ranges from chicken enchiladas, paella, scallion pancakes, and slow-roaster salmon. The course also allows for a sit-down meal at the end of each session, to enjoy conversation with your classmates. 

There are many enjoyable options for other baking classes, such as the Virtual Cook Along: French Pastries Workshop. The 2-hour workshop offers the experience of creating cinnamon-sugar palmiers and cream puffs. This workshop is perfect for kids and parents, teaching children how to work with puff pastries, make custard, and work with chocolate. The price is $86.25 per person and includes the price of ingredients.

The next baking class, Cookie Decorating, lasts an entire day, with detailed insights into advanced cookie decorating techniques such as flooding, marbling, and wet-on-wet. The needed materials are provided within the cost of the course, including the ingredients. This workshop is great for parents and kids, with the perfect age for older pre-teens. The cost is $850 per person, and Food Craft, a specialty baking school in New York City, teaches the course. 

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