Best kids’ cooking classes in NYC

Partake in seasonal classes for kids hosted by Butter Beans! In each session, kids get to try their hand at making seasonal, international and nutritious recipes while mastering basic culinary techniques such as knife skills and seasoning food. Butter Beans also caters to school enrichment programs across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. All ages.

Working in groups of ten, kids prepare foods like sweet potato fries, brownie bites, deep-dish pizza and gooey butter cookies. They'll also learn mixing and measuring techniques, kitchen etiquette and the proper way to use kitchen tools. Check out one-hour workshops where they'll make cute treats like rainbow cupcakes, snow princess cupcakes or "Around the World" fare like lasagna...there's even a New York Pizza-making workshop! Ages 2 and up.

If your kid’s of the culinary kind, consider the Farm Foodies Cooking Class, where kids learn the importance of cooking with fresh ingredients. The program is available for drop-in classes and as a full series, and sprouts will be able to help Chef Sylvie make a seasonal, organic spread inspired by meals around the globe. Your kids might be helping to peel rhubarb, shaping brioche or even baking some fresh cookies! Ages 2–8.

Toddlers and preschoolers whip up age-appropriate recipes with their parents' help while learning about numbers, colors and shapes along the way. Some of our favorite class picks include Eat Your Art, where kids get to create edible food crafts, Storybook Cooking, where children make dishes inspired by classic stories, and Dinner Dates & Family Brunch Classes, where families work together to create meals they'll enjoy over and over! The Creative Kitchen is also behind the annual Kids Food Fest, which promotes healthful eating in a fun way. Ages 2–5.

Family-friendly programs aimed at fostering an appreciation of healthy cooking give kids of all ages—from toddler to teen—the chance to get in the kitchen. Try Palette Palate with your small ones ages 2–4 to explore the five senses through cooking or drop 'em off at Junior Chefs (ages 7–10) so they can learn to write their own recipes and learn the art of plating. Ages 18 months–10 years.

Sign your kids up for weekly classes that teach general kitchen safety, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, food handling and other great stuff, or enroll 'em in Kindercooks, which caters to the younger set and teaches tykes age-appropriate cooking skills. For the older kids, The Young Chefs Academy is a great place to fine tune basic skills and take the next steps needed to become a seasoned minichef. Ages 4 and up.

Get kiddos into the kitchen with Green Apron's family-friendly event space, which offers everything from mommy and me classes to kids-only cooking classes and birthday parties. Don't expect any shortcuts at Green Apron. These classes get right down to the basics and help all students prepare their meals from scratch. All ages. 

Once kids taste test The Dynamite Shop's exciting offerings, they'll certainly come back hungry for more. The culinary school for kids and teens offers a glimpse at the inner workings of a real kitchen—and one where youngsters are the chefs! The pros guide students through presentations and delve deep into the art of cooking. Students will learn cooking fundamentals before preparing tasty meals, including pasta, chicken under a brick and other delicious options, all of which they take home. When your chefs-in-training need a breather, there's an option to kick back outside in the quaint backyard or grab sweets from the café. Essentially, it's a must for all lil' foodies, and parents will definitely appreciate the pros' personal touch and expertise! All ages. 

Asking kids to munch on healthy bites is no easy feat. Thanks to course offerings from Allergic to Salad, young chefs get to experience the joy of preparing a meal without feeling bored with the whole "healthy eating" mantra. These classes are held throughout various venues across NYC and provide a chance for mini chefs to discover cuisines from around the world while learning how to stay safe in the kitchen. From Kombucha classes to pizza workshops, Allergic Salad has a little something for everyone...even adults! All ages.