The Bronx’s culinary scene is heating up with diverse cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From traditional Nuyorican recipes to modern techniques, these local programs offer hands-on learning experiences that celebrate the borough’s rich food culture.
Local institutions like Taste Buds Kitchen and the Institute of Culinary Education provide expert-led classes that cater to all skill levels. Whether you’re a South Bronx resident or visiting from another borough, these cooking schools promise delicious adventures.
Discover Bronx cooking classes right here!
Featured Cooking Classes in The Bronx
- Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
- Bronx Eats
- Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York)
- My Cooking Party (New York)
- SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen
- Taste Buds Kitchen (New York)
- The League of Kitchens (New York)
Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
What to Expect
On-site garden supplementing culinary training ingredients
Description
A nonprofit culinary job-training center in the Bronx providing free certificate programs in culinary essentials and barista skills for adults. Located within a family residence, the program offers hands-on training, job placement assistance, and graduates receive a chef's knife kit and NYC Food Protection Certificate.
Where: The Bronx | More Info: Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
Bronx Eats
What to Expect
Community-driven plant-based cooking education in the Bronx
Description
Bronx Eats offers community-focused cooking demonstrations across the Bronx, teaching nutritious and affordable plant-based recipe preparation using local ingredients. Their weekly Fordham Farmers Market provides fresh produce while empowering residents through hands-on culinary education focused on health and community wellness.
Where: The Bronx | More Info: Bronx Eats
Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (New York)
What to Expect
Largest recreational cooking class program in the world
Description
New York City's premier culinary education center offers an extensive range of hands-on cooking classes spanning global cuisines, baking techniques, wine appreciation, and plant-based cooking. Professional chef-instructors guide students through immersive workshops that cover everything from Thai cuisine to burger-making, with classes designed for various skill levels and culinary interests.
Where: New York | More Info: Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
My Cooking Party (New York)
What to Expect
Interactive culinary experiences with professional chefs in Chelsea and Flatiron kitchens
Description
New York City-based culinary school offering hands-on cooking classes and interactive team-building experiences for corporate groups, private parties, and children. Specializes in diverse cuisine workshops including Italian, French, Asian fusion, and international cooking techniques across two Manhattan venues.
Where: New York | More Info: My Cooking Party
SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen
What to Expect
Healthcare-integrated nutrition education and cooking workshops
Description
SBH Center's teaching kitchen offers hands-on nutrition and cooking classes emphasizing health-conscious meal preparation. Located in the Bronx, the kitchen provides interactive workshops that connect medical knowledge with practical culinary skills, focusing on preparing nutritious meals for diverse dietary needs.
Where: The Bronx | More Info: SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen
Taste Buds Kitchen (New York)
What to Expect
Multi-generational cooking experiences from ages 2-99
Description
Taste Buds Kitchen offers immersive cooking classes and experiences for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Their custom-designed kitchen studio hosts hands-on culinary workshops ranging from kids' summer camps and birthday parties to adult cooking classes and corporate team-building events. Participants learn cooking techniques while preparing multi-course menus from scratch in a collaborative, engaging environment.
Where: New York | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen
The League of Kitchens (New York)
What to Expect
Immigrant home cooks sharing authentic cultural culinary experiences
Description
The League of Kitchens offers intimate, culturally immersive cooking classes led by immigrant home cooks in their personal kitchens across New York City. Participants join small groups (6 in-person, 13 online) to learn authentic recipes, cooking techniques, and personal stories directly from instructors representing diverse global cuisines.
Where: New York | More Info: The League of Kitchens