Top Brooklyn Cooking Classes

Head off the tourist trail and get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture on this small-group or private walking tour. Come hungry, and follow your guide to eclectic foodie hotspots in the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO neighborhoods—many of which only the locals know about. As you go, sample a range of sweet and savory delights, and discover locals-loved food businesses and markets that many visitors overlook.

The food choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming—but on this small-group walking tour, you'll discover the best of the borough's culinary destinations. Exploring characterful neighborhoods like Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, you can look forward to trying everything from Middle Eastern baked goods and Italian bites to old-fashioned soda fountain treats and beyond. By the end of the tour, walk away with new local knowledge, and receive tips for the rest of your trip.

Join Chef Shota for a fun, beginner-friendly sushi-making class. You’ll learn how to prep, layer, and roll two crowd-pleasers: a fresh California roll and a colorful veggie roll. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your knife skills and pick up expert tips on presentation. Chill setting, tasty bites, and homemade sushi you’ll actually want to remake at home — what’s not to love?

Turn sushi night into a skill-building culinary experience in the heart of NYC. In this interactive class, Chef Davis breaks down the essentials of sushi-making step by step. Begin by mastering seasoned sushi rice, the foundation of every great roll. Then practice precise knife work as you prepare fresh produce for balanced texture and presentation. You’ll assemble a California roll with avocado, surimi and cucumber before crafting a bright veggie roll with mango, avocado and cucumber. Chef Davis demonstrates proper rolling pressure, shaping and slicing so each piece holds together beautifully. By the end of class, you’ll sit down to enjoy your handmade sushi feast — confident, capable and ready to recreate these classic rolls at home.

Discover the elegance of Italian cooking in NYC with this hands-on class hosted through Cozymeal. Limited to a small group, the workshop introduces essential pasta-making skills and authentic flavors. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Whipped ricotta crostini with pomegranate, pumpkin seeds and honey - Main course: Handmade potato gnocchi with Florentine sauce of roasted garlic, tomato confit and spinach - Dessert: Classic tiramisù layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone and cocoa Enjoy your creations while learning techniques you can bring back to your own kitchen.

This isn’t just an ice cream outing — it’s a sweet little family event. Hosted in Queens, this 90-minute sundae decorating class invites kids to scoop, stack and style their own signature creations while adults kick back and enjoy unlimited tastings of boozy flavors. Young creators will get step-by-step guidance to build their sundaes, from choosing their base to piling on colorful toppings and fun finishing touches. The atmosphere is easygoing and low-pressure, so creativity leads the way. No experience needed — just imagination and a sweet tooth. Everything kids make during class is 100% alcohol-free and safe for all ages. Adults get the tasting perks, kids get the decorating spotlight — and everyone leaves happy (and a little sugary).

Discover three local breweries around Brooklyn on this all-inclusive small group tasting tour. Follow your guide around to the different breweries in different neighborhoods, traveling by subway in between. Enjoy tastings at each brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Includes a complimentary snack and transportation costs.

Step into Alison's home in Astoria, Queens, for an intimate introduction to regional Chinese home cooking rarely found in restaurants. Inspired by her upbringing in southwest China, Alison shares family recipes, cultural traditions, and practical cooking techniques while guiding you through a private, hands-on cooking experience. Depending on the season, you may even harvest fresh herbs from her garden before enjoying your meal indoors or beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. This authentic cooking class experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture and discover a side of New York City beyond the typical tourist trail.