Did online cooking class tonite - my wife and I in Kansas City, others in Denver, California and…read moreeven Brooklyn - two hours of unmitigated fun and no drive home after. Got the ingredients list in advance, did a Zoom, and sat down to a restaurant quality dinner we could (sort of) claim we cooked ourselves. Ayla was the best kind of teacher - you remember, the ones who made it fun? Who says the pandemic wind blows no good?

I had a great time attending a dumpling class. The instructors were knowledgable and energetic…read more They did a lot of the hard prep work, but were careful to give attendees some hands-on time with key steps in the process. And, honestly, the resulting dumplings (chicken and pork... 3 different dipping sauces... both fried and boiled...) were really good. I ate, and ate, and finally could not eat any more. We made so..many...dumplings. Thanks, Paula and crew!

Upon entry we received such a warm welcome from Chef Armando. The all-inclusive beverages and…read morecomplimentary charcuterie were a really nice touch to start the evening, especially if you arrive hungry like I did. We started by learning how to make Chicken Marsala, then moved into pasta making (my favorite part). After that, we learned how to make fresh mozzarella, and finally ended the night with dessert: tiramisu. The entire experience was so fun and interactive. I especially appreciated how knowledgeable Chef Alex was about everything we were making. When I asked about the type of pan she was using and why, she gave such a detailed and thoughtful explanation, which I really appreciated. By then, we had definitely worked up an appetite! We started dinner with a delicious salad and focaccia bread, followed by pesto fettuccine made from the pasta we created ourselves. Then came Chicken Marsala with mushrooms, and ricotta-stuffed ravioli in red sauce, also handmade by us. One of the best parts of the night was the atmosphere. Cooking, eating, and learning alongside people you've never met before somehow felt so natural and welcoming. You genuinely leave feeling like you made new friends. If I had one honest critique, I do wish there had been more opportunity to personally season some of the dishes to taste, as I felt parts of the meal were a little bland for my preference. I also personally prefer softer pasta over a firmer al dente texture. That said, I completely understood why the pasta had that texture since we didn't have much time for the dough to fully rest and develop. I also think some light Italian jazz music playing in the background would have elevated the atmosphere even more and really taken the experience to another level. Overall, I had a wonderful time and would absolutely take another class. It's definitely worth it for the experience, the knowledge you gain, and of course... dinner! Also, we got home (with our left overs) and finally had the tiramisu... and WOW. It was soooo delicious. The ravioli and tiramisu were definitely the stars of the show for me!

Chef Oliver was amazing! He lead our pasta making class with Chef Armando and it was so…read moreentertaining, educational and the perfect date night. Highly recommend and we can't wait to come back!

I came here for the Friday brunch chefs competition and now I'm back for the dinner competition…read more What An amazing experience! Come hungry because these 6 courses will really leave you full. While I recommend trying to get a seat at the chefs table. Honestly, you will still have a great time at the main seating area. No one ever truly stays in their seat. We all get up and look and taste and chat. Parking is a breeze. I have always found parking on Leonard St between Jackson and Withers with no problem. Both times I've come solo and didn't feel alone at all. This will be a recurring activity for me.

Attended a cooking class at Hudson Table with Chef Santiago. I have pros and cons to share about my…read moreexperience. Pros: I arrived super early because my access a ride picked me up early. The staff was accommodating and allowed me to wait inside instead of out in the cold. The staff was very warm and friendly with each other. It was nice to see them so happy to be working together. The cooking class was downstairs which actually is a con but I'll address that later. One of the staff directed all the participants where to go. Upon entering the cooking space, we greeted each other, put on an apron and a name tag. The stations were prepared in advance with all the materials we would need and the right about of portions. Chef Santiago demonstrated how to cut the herbs and garlic. The directions for the food were placed at each station and the chef walked around helping everyone. The menu consisted of: Tomato flatbread with manchengo cheese. Potato croquettes with saffron aioli Pancakes with a flan glaze Chorizo egg bake Everything was delicious. Cons: The website did not mention this class is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. I use a cane and had a hard time going up and down the stairs. While we waited for class to begin we were never offered anything to drink, not even water. During class we had to pay for coffee which I felt should have been complimentary. The bathroom downstairs is labeled wheelchair accessible but I asked how is anyone in a wheelchair supposed to get down the stairs to even utilize this facility. There wasn't an elevator or lift to accommodate patrons with special needs. I would go back to Hudson Table for their cooking competition as that's held upstairs.

I've been living in Kensington, Brooklyn for 17 years, home to NYC's Little Bangladesh. And it took…read moreme going to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge before I would finally immerse myself in Bangladeshi culture, thanks to The League of Kitchens and a creative birthday gift from my good friends. I was part of a small group welcomed into Afsari's kitchen for an hours-long cooking class, learning to make some delicious Bangladeshi cuisine, including Palak Paneer, an eggplant dish, flat bread, and probably the best rice pudding I've ever tasted. If you're in the NYC/NJ area, definitely give League of Kitchens a try! We need greater cultural understanding, now more than ever.

I took one class years ago and didn't have the best experience BUT the customer service was so…read moreabove and beyond I was compelled to take a second class. We had an incredible experience with Shandra! My mother is vegetarian and most cooking classes don't cater to that. But this class left us full and happy! My mom really connected with her too. I have been eating the leftovers for days since she sent us home with so much food. I would love to take another league of kitchens class.

Tim was an excellent guide as we strolled through the different cultural experiences of Hell's…read moreKitchen, getting to try Japanese BBQ, Georgian cheeseboat, Mediterranean tapas, as well as comfort food with meatballs and the broadway cookie treat. With great storytelling flair and a caring attitude, Tim took us on both a gatstronomical and historical adventure that was well worth the experience.

Had the most magical time at Chef Paul's Miette Culinary Studio through Cozymeal! I brought my…read more12-year-old niece, who absolutely loves to cook. When signing us up, I mentioned in a note that her dream is to become a chef. The class included seven or eight adults and us, and Chef Paul went out of his way to make her feel welcome. He took her under his wing, showing her basic techniques and treating her aspirations with such respect that she felt truly seen and encouraged. We arrived early, and Chef Paul shared that he began cooking in a professional kitchen around the same age as my niece, then apprenticed under a famous chef in Paris at 15. He later became the head chef of two restaurants before opening his own culinary studio. The class focused on French cooking and included a four-course meal. I loved that it was small and intimate--just 10 people--compared to other classes I found that had 16 to 20 participants. Although we worked in groups of four to prepare each dish, Chef Paul brought everyone together where he demonstrated key steps across all the courses--techniques that many cooks get wrong--and showed us how to do them for the best results. He even provided special recipes for us to take home and ensured that each student got hands-on experience with parts of multiple dishes. It truly felt like a shared and collaborative learning experience. By the end of the three-hour class, our class of nine or ten had shared a delicious meal and great conversation. My niece was absolutely thrilled and left even more inspired to pursue her dream. If you have a child who loves cooking, I can't recommend Chef Paul highly enough. He even offers children's group classes upon request. Thank you, Chef Paul, for such a warm, generous, and unforgettable experience!

I absolutely loved the class at Purple Kale Kitchenworks. It was what I really needed to get myself…read moreback into the kitchen. The class changed my entire perspective on how I view cooking, and I love it! Ronna took the fear out of cooking for me and removed all the blocks I had from getting myself into the kitchen. She pretty much took the stress out of cooking for me, and not only made me feel like a better mom and wife by taking the guilt out of not having home cooked meals on the table every single day, and teaching me creative ways to get meals on the table quickly, she really helped me discover a new creative side to me that I didn't think I was capable of in the kitchen! I will use the tools I learned at Purple Kale Kitchenworks for the rest of my life and will share them with others I know. She taught me things I didn't even think of doing in my kitchen, even after going to culinary school to learn how to cook! I highly recommend her class!

Absolutely amazing! This is my second time using Purple Kale Kitchenworks. The first time I rented…read morethe kitchen I was prepping for an event. This most recent time which was last weekend, I rented the kitchen to host a 20 seater chefs table. Both Ronna & her assistant Kim were beyond helpful. They were both available through email & phone anytime myself or my event planner had questions. Ronna was also super flexible with my timing & arranging for rental drop off & pick ups. The place was cleaned when we arrived and Kim was there to make sure we had everything we needed when we arrived. I highly recommend this space and would definitely book again.

Ive taken 3 classes here. Soapmaking, kimchi making, and pressed flower coasters. Everything i had…read morea beautiful final product. They make their classes very beginner friendly and isnt price prohibitive. I haven't seen a soapmaking class for as cheap anywhere else. The teachers are super chill and fun while also teaching and keeping you safe (lye is Hella damgerous) My only complaint is I wish they had more classes. I definitely recommend checking out a class

A friend and I signed up for Jessie's Hand Embroidered Felt Holiday Ornaments class on a Saturday,…read moreand it was SO fun. We can't wait to be back. The 2 hours whizzed by, and Jessie was really friendly and great and giving and showing instructions. She was also very patient with students' questions. The ornaments ended up being so cute from everyone, we were all thoroughly impressed by everyone's work. A lot of us, including me, didn't finish the entire project during class, so we got to take home the supplies we'd need to finish at home. Jessie made sure we had the supplies and knowledge/skills so that we'd succeed at home with finishing up. The studio is nice and cozy, there were about 16 participants of mixed genders and ages. It was really fun, and we can't wait to try more classes!

I gave my nephew the Knife Skills class for his birthday and we went together. We had a great time!…read moreThe studio is very nice, open and well-equipped. The class size is small so it's intimate and friendly and cooperative. We all sat / stood around a central island. The instructor was very friendly and helpful, and each person got hands-on guidance. We learned a lot, at the end of the class we shared a casual communal meal and couldn't wait to get home to practice what we learned. The other people in the class were all lovely, friendly and fun. I highly recommend and we will be back to take more classes.

Learned a lot, had fun, and enjoyed delicious food!…read more My wife and I attended Thai Food cooking class at HCNY on Jan 25, 2024. The group was small, just 6 people, so we got almost a private class. Entire class was well planned and organized. Each of us got some hands-on stuff to do, we asked questions, took notes, enjoyed our meal, yet we ran exactly on time. John provided a lot of information not just on specific dishes we cooked, but also on Thai cuisine fundamentals, ingredients, and main tastes. He also shared some cool cooking tips we found useful though we are not cooking beginners. We ended up with a plentiful freshly made Thai dinner consisting of Tom Yum soup with Shrimp, Fried Fish in Tamarind sauce, Thai Red Curry Chicken, and sticky rice. All the dishes came out delicious and tasted like in a Thai restaurant! And most important we've successfully reproduced these dishes at home one week later! Thank you John, and The HCNY Crew for the great experience! We highly recommend Home Cooking NY to all who likes and learns to cook!

I bought a groupon for my girlfriend for her birthday....she LOVED it. And the cake was great also.read more

From the owner: Cake & Cookie Decorating Classes…read more Cake & Cookie Decorating Supplies also sold. If you have always wanted to learn how to decorate stunning cakes and cookies and other beautiful baked goods, Brooklyn Cake Decorators classes are the perfect way to help you to learn new skills and to have fun doing it.Come along to one of our classes and learn how to impress family and friends. Our classes range from beginner to more advanced and will help you take your cake decorating to the next level.

My friend and I had been excited to try one of Mukti's classes since pre-pandemic. One of the best…read morebirthday presents ever was doing the Vegetarian Cooking class with Mukti. I've done over 15 cooking classes in NYC and when we travel and this was by far the best I've been to. The class was an intimate group hosted in Mukti kitchen in Brooklyn. Mukti's background as a scientist brought a different perspective from most of the cooking classes I've been to. She would explain each step from the scientific perspective as well her personal connection to the food and culture. Mukti facilitated a warm atmosphere was very welcoming and every student was able to participate rather than primarily demonstrations. We made several familiar Indian dishes (Chana, eggplant and rice) but everything was the BEST version we have had. We have been inspired to cook with whole spices and love the recipes. Thank you Mukti for such a special evening. We look forward to coming back. I would highly recommend a class with Mukti if you are looking to cook healthy and delicious food. The class size is kept small which is a huge plus especially since Mukti's knowledge of Indian spices and Ayurvedic cooking is just as powerful of an experience as the physical cooking aspect of the class. I couldn't recommend enough - what a gem!

I've cooked "Indian food" a number of times, mostly various kinds of curries, but until I took…read moreMukti's class I had no real idea of what I was doing or why. She explains things clearly and as she might say, "scientifically," and takes you through the making of several dishes step by step, plus offering tips that were new to me. There were only three of us in the class, so each of us had plenty of opportunities to get our hands full of dough/potatoes/onions, to grind spices, to fry parathas, etc. And then we got to eat it all and chat -- so delicious and relaxing. I'm taking two more classes... can't wait!