Queens boasts a vibrant culinary scene where aspiring home cooks and food enthusiasts can transform their kitchen skills through diverse cooking classes. From Forest Hills to Long Island City, local cooking schools offer hands-on experiences that celebrate the borough’s multicultural food traditions.
Whether you’re a novice looking to master basic techniques or an experienced cook seeking advanced skills, Queens’ cooking classes provide personalized instruction across cuisines ranging from traditional Italian to innovative international flavors.
Discover Queens’ coolest cooking classes right here!
Featured Cooking Classes in Queens
- Did You Khado
- Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York City)
- My Cooking Party (New York City)
- Taste Buds Kitchen (New York City)
- The League of Kitchens (New York City)
- Young Chefs Academy (Forest Hills)
Did You Khado
What to Expect
Intimate Indian cooking classes with personal cultural storytelling
Description
Did You Khado offers intimate, hands-on Indian cooking classes in Queens, led by chefs Raina and Gautam. Participants learn authentic recipes through interactive workshops that transform cooking from a daily chore into an engaging culinary experience, with options ranging from samosa making to curry preparation.
Where: Queens | More Info: Did You Khado
Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York City)
What to Expect
World-class recreational culinary education with comprehensive class offerings
Description
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) offers an extensive array of hands-on cooking classes in New York City, featuring comprehensive training across cuisines, techniques, and specialized areas like pastry, wine, and plant-based cooking. Led by renowned Chef-Instructors, classes range from global cuisine exploration to technical skill development, providing immersive culinary learning experiences in professional kitchen environments.
Where: New York City | More Info: Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
My Cooking Party (New York City)
What to Expect
Interactive multi-cuisine cooking experiences with corporate team building focus
Description
My Cooking Party offers hands-on culinary experiences in Manhattan, hosting interactive cooking classes for corporate team building, private events, and group activities. Professional chefs guide participants through diverse cuisine workshops including Italian pasta making, sushi preparation, and international cooking techniques across two NYC venues in Chelsea and Flatiron.
Where: New York City | More Info: My Cooking Party
Taste Buds Kitchen (New York City)
What to Expect
Multi-generational cooking experiences from ages 2-99
Description
NYC-based culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes and experiences for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Interactive workshops cover diverse cooking styles, including kids' summer camps, family classes, birthday parties, and corporate team-building events in a vibrant, skill-building environment.
Where: New York City | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen
The League of Kitchens (New York City)
What to Expect
Immigrant home cooks teaching traditional recipes in personal kitchens
Description
The League of Kitchens offers intimate, culturally immersive cooking classes led by immigrant home cooks in their personal kitchens. Small-group sessions (6 in-person, 13 online) feature authentic recipes from Iranian, Nepalese, and Indian cuisines, with students cooking alongside instructors and receiving personalized recipe packets.
Where: New York City | More Info: The League of Kitchens
Young Chefs Academy (Forest Hills)
What to Expect
Child-centered culinary education with skill-building workshops
Description
Young Chefs Academy offers hands-on cooking classes for children and teens, teaching culinary skills through interactive, age-appropriate workshops. Students learn kitchen safety, recipe preparation, and basic cooking techniques in a supportive, engaging environment.
Where: Forest Hills | More Info: Young Chefs Academy