If you’re a New Yorker, or taking a romantic trip to the Big Apple, check out our list of the best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC.
If your trip will be taking place during the winter months, also feel free to check out our list of romantic winter date ideas in New York City.
I am not much of a cook. I have been known to burn things while simultaneously undercooking them; which is quite a feat, if I do say so myself. If I were to ever have a “special someone”– which, let’s be honest, seems unlikely at this point– I would love to learn to cook something delicious and then get to eat it while it’s fresh. Sounds like the perfect educational date to me! The thing is, New York City is a massive place with a lot of amazing options for any type of outing you can imagine. Luckily, in our list, we help you narrow them down to the best.
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In looking for the top cooking class spots in NYC to take that special someone, we consulted several sources: Blot Magazine, Gothamist, and Class Curious. These sites were extraordinarily helpful, and offered a wealth of information on numerous great options. Our list was selected based on reviews, price, and variety in both cuisine and location around the city.
Continue reading to learn more about the best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC.
16. Asian Stir Frying at Home
If you and your significant other enjoy curling up on the couch to Chinese takeout, why not learn to make a delicious stir fry together? Natural Gourmet Institute offers a wide range of classes covering all your favorite meals and cuisines. From shrimp to tofu, and Lo-mein noodles, you two will learn everything you need, to never have to order Chinese takeout again.
15. Learn to Cook Lebanese Food
The League of Kitchens is an awesome program that gives immigrants an opportunity to teach cooking workshops in the intimate setting of their homes. From Bengali to Lebanese to Nepali cuisine, they’ve got you covered.
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14. Sur La Table
Chef Lawrence Rush knows how to carry a tune and cook a mean meal. Cooking A Cappella classes are catered to cooks of all experiences and can be held in your home or in their Manhattan venue.
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13. Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health
If you’re a health-conscious cook that would love to learn more about the correlation between what we eat and how it affects our bodies, the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health in Flatiron might be a great option for you. The classes offered check off all the latest food trends, like gluten-free and raw food options.
12. Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
ICE, the next one on the list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC has utilized its well-renowned chefs to teach courses in classic cooking in the Flatiron district since 1975. Use the same amazing equipment as the pros while taking a specialized class like the Garlic Lovers Cooking for Couples class. Any type of cuisine is sure to be available on their impressive list of over 1000 classes. Cost is $120 for four hours of expert instruction.
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11. Murray’s Cheese
If you have ever spent any time in Greenwich Village, chances are that you’ve heard of Murray’s Cheese. Though traditionally well-known for their cheeses for purchase, the shop also offers a delightful Wine and Cheese 101 course. For $70, you can learn all about wine and cheese making, as well as taste a variety of delicious pairings. Though this is not a traditional cooking class, it is definitely worth including on our list.
10. Brooklyn Kitchen
For a sharp new set of knife skills (pun definitely intended), check out the Knife Skills Class at Brooklyn Kitchen. For $75 you will be taught everything from dicing, to chopping, to julienning, and even how to de-bone chicken. Best part? You’ll get a beer to celebrate all of your hard work.
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9. League of Kitchens
One of the newer spots on our list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC, League of Kitchens started in 2014. Made for the home cook who wants an intimate, very culturally-rich experience. All of the instructors are self-taught home chefs, with a lot to share. Give one of these classes a try for a truly home-cooked meal, as they are taught in various homes in Queens and Brooklyn.
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8. Milk Bar
A staple of the Williamsburg food scene, Milk Bar is as great of a spot for a class as it is for a quick sweet snack. Especially notable is the Bake the Book class, which teaches you how to make a classic Milk Bar cake and a batch of truffles. A nice perk is that you get to walk away with not only these delicious baked goods, but also an official chef’s headscarf. How fun is that? Give it a try for $95. This one has definitely earned its spot on our list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC.
7. Appetite for Seduction
If you’re looking to have an extra romantic time cooking with a special someone, head to the East Village to take part in a class with Appetite for Seduction, the next on the list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC. With a focus on aphrodisiacs and sensory cooking, this is a great opportunity to enjoy each other’s company while also enjoying delicious food. It costs $245 per couple for the four-hour class.
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6. Cooking by the Book
Have you ever watched Food Network’s smash hit show Chopped, and wished you could be a competitor? Now is your chance! With Cooking by the Book in TriBeCa, you can take their Market Basket Challenge course, which is based on the concept of Chopped. Other classes are offered as well, but this is truly a stand-out option. Price is determined at the time of booking, as classes are customizable.
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5. Miette Culinary Studio
All classes at this Greenwich Village cooking studio are hands-on. Courses are relaxed, focusing on fresh local ingredients and completely original recipes. You can learn to make very specific dishes, in classes like Gnocchi Fest! and Not Your Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie. Prices are generally in the $125 range. And now, let’s see the top four on our list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC.
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4. Pizza A Casa
For $295 and a trip to Manhattan’s bustling Lower East Side, you can enjoy an extremely entertaining pizza-making class! Learn to make and properly stretch the “best dough anywhere”, craft delicious sauce, combine toppings flawlessly, and make the most of whatever oven you have to work with at home.
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3. Home Cooking NY
Want to enjoy a nice bottle of wine or some beer while making your dinner? Come down to Home Cooking NY in SoHo, the number three on our list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC, where it’s BYOB at all cooking classes! For $100 you get two and a half hours of instruction. Some other great perks: students get to select the menu they would like to learn, pick any date and time, and enjoy a full sit-down meal at the close of cooking. You may also choose to have an instructor visit your home for $300 for one to three students.
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2. Cooking A Cappella
If you find yourself in the Hell’s Kitchen/Theatre District of Manhattan, yearning for dinner and a show, give Cooking A Cappella a shot. Chef Owner Lawrence Rush serenades cooking class students with his impressive pipes, and the meal ends in a group sing-along. Learn to make fun dishes in courses like Schnitzel, Spaetzle and Strudel, Showstopper Desserts, and a Vegetarian Indian Feast.
1. Haven’s Kitchen
Haven’s Kitchen is located between Gramercy Park and Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Their website is clean and sleek, featuring food photography to die for. Their event space is similarly modern and beautiful. For $95-135 per class, you can learn Lessons in Eggs & Grains, Fresh Pasta- Vegetarian Edition, and Summer Dinners.
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We hope you enjoyed our list of best couples cooking classes for date night in NYC. No matter what your dietary restrictions, level of expertise, or favorite type of food, there is at least one great option on the list for you!
