Staten Island’s culinary scene offers more than pizza and classic Italian fare. Local cooking classes transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs, blending traditional techniques with modern flavors unique to NYC’s most overlooked borough.
From hands-on Italian cooking at Enoteca Maria to cultural workshops at Casa Belvedere, these classes provide immersive experiences that go beyond standard recipe instruction, celebrating the island’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Discover your inner chef across Staten Island’s kitchens!
Featured Cooking Classes in Staten Island
- Casa Belvedere - Italian Cultural Foundation
- Dazzle Me A Dish
- Enoteca Maria
- Kidz R Cookin', Inc.
- Staten Island Dance and Arts Center
Casa Belvedere - Italian Cultural Foundation
What to Expect
Custom teaching kitchen specializing in authentic Italian culinary instruction
Description
Casa Belvedere's Italian Cultural Foundation offers hands-on cooking classes in Cucina Colavita, a custom teaching kitchen. Led by Chef Kim Leo, classes include adult and children's workshops featuring authentic Italian recipes like homemade cavatelli, pasta 'ncasciata, and anise cookies. Students prepare and taste their own dishes, taking home their culinary creations.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Casa Belvedere - Italian Cultural Foundation
Dazzle Me A Dish
What to Expect
Culinary instruction tailored for children and adults with diverse learning abilities
Description
Chef Cynthia offers hands-on cooking classes and children's birthday parties in Staten Island, featuring personalized culinary experiences that blend professional training with family-inspired techniques. Interactive workshops cover diverse skills from basic cooking to advanced cuisine, with special attention to accommodating children and individuals with different learning needs.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Dazzle Me A Dish
Enoteca Maria
What to Expect
Rotating grandmother chefs preparing authentic international cuisine
Description
Staten Island's Enoteca Maria features nightly rotating cooking demonstrations by international grandmothers, where each nonna prepares authentic dishes from her cultural heritage. Guests watch and learn traditional recipes directly from experienced home cooks in an intimate, family-style kitchen setting.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Enoteca Maria
Kidz R Cookin', Inc.
What to Expect
Multi-cuisine children's cooking workshops with themed monthly classes
Description
Kid-focused cooking school in Staten Island offering hands-on culinary classes for children ages 5 and up. Interactive workshops cover diverse cuisines like Mexican, Italian, and Asian, teaching cooking skills through themed monthly classes and private lessons at their dedicated teaching kitchen.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Kidz R Cookin', Inc.
Staten Island Dance and Arts Center
What to Expect
Comprehensive youth cooking education for diverse age ranges
Description
Kid-focused culinary workshops teaching kitchen fundamentals for ages 4-17, with hands-on cooking sessions designed to build confidence and practical food preparation skills. Children learn kitchen safety, food handling techniques, cooking methods, and table manners through interactive, age-appropriate culinary experiences.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Staten Island Dance and Arts Center