East New York’s culinary scene pulses with energy, offering aspiring home chefs and food enthusiasts a vibrant landscape of cooking classes. From professional kitchens to intimate learning spaces, local cooking schools transform raw ingredients into delicious experiences.
Navigate Brooklyn’s diverse cooking class offerings, where expert instructors from renowned institutions like ICE and The League of Kitchens unlock culinary skills. Learn techniques, explore cuisines, and connect with fellow food lovers in dynamic learning environments.
Discover Brooklyn’s best cooking classes right here!
Featured Cooking Classes in East New York
- Abigail's Kitchen NYC (New York City)
- Atelier Sucré NY (New York City)
- Eataly (New York City)
- Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York City)
- Selfup NY (New York City)
- Taste Buds Kitchen (New York City)
- The League of Kitchens (New York City)
Abigail's Kitchen NYC (New York City)
What to Expect
Global cuisine workshops in an authentic restaurant kitchen setting
Description
Hands-on cooking classes hosted in a working restaurant kitchen, offering globally-inspired menus ranging from Thai and Moroccan to Italian and Korean. Students prepare complete multi-course meals while enjoying unlimited beer and wine during three-hour interactive workshops. Classes blend culinary technique with cultural exploration, providing an immersive cooking experience in the heart of Manhattan.
Where: New York City | More Info: Abigail's Kitchen NYC
Atelier Sucré NY (New York City)
What to Expect
Small-group pastry workshops in NYC's East Village
Description
Sweet-focused pastry workshops in an intimate East Village studio kitchen, offering hands-on group classes for participants ages 14 and up. Students collaborate in small groups (maximum 4) to learn specialized pastry techniques and recipes in a professional culinary setting.
Where: New York City | More Info: Atelier Sucré NY
Eataly (New York City)
What to Expect
Professional Italian chef-led culinary workshops
Description
Hands-on Italian cooking classes at Eataly's Flatiron location showcase authentic pasta making, regional culinary techniques, and wine pairing experiences. Interactive workshops led by professional chefs explore traditional Italian recipes and cooking methods in a professional demonstration kitchen.
Where: New York City | More Info: Eataly
Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York City)
What to Expect
Largest recreational cooking program with 26,000 annual students
Description
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) offers an extensive array of hands-on cooking classes in New York City, featuring over 500 recreational courses spanning global cuisines, pastry techniques, wine education, and plant-based cooking. Chef-instructors guide students through immersive culinary experiences in professional teaching kitchens, with classes ranging from Asian cuisine and Moroccan cooking to vegan baking and advanced professional skills.
Where: New York City | More Info: Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
Selfup NY (New York City)
What to Expect
Interactive multi-course cooking classes with chef-guided meal preparation
Description
Selfup NY offers hands-on cooking classes in downtown Manhattan, featuring diverse culinary experiences like Italian dinners, sushi workshops, and team-building cooking challenges. Located at 16 Beaver Street, classes combine interactive learning with full-meal preparation across various cuisines and skill levels.
Where: New York City | More Info: Selfup NY
Taste Buds Kitchen (New York City)
What to Expect
Interactive, family-style cooking workshops with multi-course menu preparation
Description
Taste Buds Kitchen offers hands-on adult cooking classes in NYC where participants create multi-course menus from scratch. Two-hour workshops cover diverse cuisines like pasta making and sushi rolling, welcoming both beginners and experienced home cooks. Classes are BYOB and designed for friends, couples, and small groups to learn and enjoy cooking together.
Where: New York City | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen
The League of Kitchens (New York City)
What to Expect
Immigrant home cooks teaching authentic cultural cuisine in personal kitchens
Description
The League of Kitchens offers intimate, culturally immersive cooking classes led by immigrant home cooks in their personal kitchens across New York City. Small-group sessions (6 in-person, 13 online) feature hands-on cooking experiences where participants learn traditional recipes, techniques, and personal stories directly from instructors representing diverse global cuisines.
Where: New York City | More Info: The League of Kitchens