The 18 best couples cooking classes in NYC

Pasta is an incredibly versatile food and if you are interested in spending a romantic evening learning how to work together in the kitchen to create a wonderfully romantic dinner, consider this handmade pasta cooking class. Do your best Lady and the Tramp impression as you and your partner make Fresh Fettuccine Pasta, Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, and a Rustic Tomato Sauce. This course will have you kneading dough, shaping pasta and preparing a romantic meal from scratch, all while you work together in the kitchen to make a dinner that you both can treasure.

While it may not invoke the most romantic of images, pizza is a popular date night food that you can learn to make with your partner in this accessible Pizza making 101 course. In this course, you and your partner will hand make every element of a traditional Neapolitan pizza, meaning you’ll be taking care of everything from making and stretching the pizza dough (you can try your hand at spinning it) to preparing the toppings and firing the pizza in an oven. You’ll learn how to make sure that all of your pizzas come out perfect and you’ll leave the class with a handmade pizza to share with your partner.

Spend your next date night learning how to turn simple cakes into stunning works of art in this couples cake decorating course.  You and your partner will learn how to work together to create stunning, artistic cakes that reflect your own creative impulses. You’ll learn the basics of working with tools like piping bags and spatulas and you’ll get hands-on experience working with buttercream frosting. If you want to have a fun night out with your partner and get a bit of cake for doing so, you should enroll today.

There are few activities that can really bring two people together as well as cooking together. If there is a special someone in your life or you are looking for a gift for a couple you care about, consider a gift certificate for one of the many options for couples cooking classes. No matter what kind of dish you want to learn to prepare, be it something like pizza, sushi, tacos, vegan cookies, there is sure to be a perfect fit for whomever is getting this gift.

Spend an evening with your partner on a culinary journey to Thailand in this hands-on couples cooking course. You’ll learn how to transform your kitchen into a mini Thai restaurant as you learn how to cook authentic dishes like ​Pineapple Chicken Satay Skewers, Nut-free Pad Thai, Colorful Summer Rolls, and Coconut Basmati Rice. You’ll get hands-on experience preparing these dishes and you’ll learn what makes Thai food unique relative to other southeast and east Asian cuisines. Sign you and your partner up for a food adventure in this tasty thai cooking class.

Ever wanted to learn more about Italian cuisine? This course comes highly recommended. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this fun and casual class will walk you through the basics of fresh, homemade pasta from scratch. You’ll learn more about the culinary history of Liguria, home of Genoa’s famous Basil pesto, and Emilia Romagna, known for the traditional Bolognese sauce. With all equipment and materials provided, this is a great class for those looking to make authentic pasta with tried and true techniques shared by an Italian Master Chef. This is your chance to enjoy a genuine taste of Italy without stepping foot on a plane. The best part? Sitting down and enjoying the food together at the end.

Looking for a unique and memorable date night experience? This cocktail-making class in a chic NYC speakeasy is the perfect way to bond and unwind. You’ll work alongside experienced bartenders and learn how to craft two cocktails of your choice with all ingredients, tools, and tips included. The drink possibilities include options like a Cucumber Margarita, a Spicy Paloma, or even a Cold Brew Martini, among others. This class also provides a car tool kit so that you can continue the fun at home! Whether you’re looking to grow your bartending skills or just want to spend a fun night out with your partner, this class is an excellent option.

Enjoy a unique date night with this one-of-a-kind sensory dinner experience from Abigail’s Kitchen in NYC. Participants should arrive ready to try new cuisines, as the menu and unlimited wine selections are a mystery. All diners will wear blindfolds during the course of the event while sampling a four-course meal that lasts roughly two and a half hours. Couples will get to try and navigate the mystery menu to guess what’s on their plates and the different types of wines served throughout the evening. Dishes and their components are revealed at the end of the dinner, though guests can specify any dietary restrictions before the class. A date night at Abigail’s Kitchen is an excellent way to elevate a regular dinner into a fun and memorable experience.

One of the best reasons to consider a cooking class as a fun date night activity is that it essentially doubles as a night out for dinner with your partner. In this couples Italian cooking class, you’ll learn traditional techniques for creating famous Italian dishes like Double Tomato Bruschetta, Chicken Marsala (with prosciutto & mushrooms), and a medley of vegetables. This course will introduce you and your partner to an easy to make, delicious meal that can also double as a fun activity that you can do together at your home kitchen.

If there’s one food item well placed to send those romantic sparks flying, it’s a macaron. Why? Well, they’re French for starters, but more importantly, they’re so damn delicious you can’t help but start to swoon. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to create the perfect little sweet treat with your sweetheart, then the excellent folks at Atelier Sucré will show you exactly how at their excellent East Village school. Délicieux, nos amis! 

There are few things that are more romantic than a fabulous getaway to some small, beautiful island in the Aegean Sea. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of free time and money to jet set to Limnos. If you want to get a bit of that romantic magic, consider enrolling in the Evening in the Greek Isles cooking course. Students will learn how to make authentic Horiatiki (Greek Salad with Feta,); Grilled Bronzini; Grilled Lamb Chops; Cucumber Dill Tzatziki with Grilled Pita; Briam (Greek ratatouille); and, for dessert, Baklava. This course is available online, so you and your partner can make this dish at home and, once the course is done, enjoy a date night (might we recommend My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3?).

Pizza is arguably one of the most universally loved foods on the planet, and setting aside your preference for New York, Chicago or Detroit-style pizza, few things bring people together like a well-baked pizza. This pizza-making class doubles as an excellent social activity for couples looking to master the art of making pizza at home. You and your partner will get hands-on experience making pizza from scratch and you’ll learn about the history of pizza and the development of different styles and trends in the pizza world (like why pineapple pizza became so popular in Canada). Plus, at the end of the event, it stops being a class and becomes a pizza party, which is how almost every event should end.

Elevate your date night and culinary skills by learning to make French croissants at Atelier Sucré in NYC. These flaky pastries are known for their flaky texture that’s achieved through a dough-making process called laminating, which the expert instructors simplify for even novice bakers. The hands-on workshop teaches couples how to make a traditional croissant, as well as pains au chocolat and savory ham & cheese varieties to truly enhance the experience and send couples home with valuable baking skills. The workshop is BYOB-style, so participants can bring their favorite drinks to sip on while working with their croissant dough. Before leaving, everyone will get together and sample their creations as a group.

If you’re looking to take your pasta-making experience to the next level, consider this pasta making & cheese tasting course. Start by learning how to make fresh pasta dough with an expert, and then while the dough is resting, enjoy a guided tasting of three delicious cheeses paired with high-quality ingredients to elevate your pasta dish. Hand-shape your pasta and build out your culinary masterpiece. With wine pairings and expert tips provided by experienced cooks, this class is a pasta lover's dream and a great option for anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills.

If you are interested in a date night dinner that is both easy to make at home and has an air of class to it, consider enrolling in this hand-rolled sushi and dumplings course. You’ll learn how easily it is to make your own simple sushi rolls and dumplings in your kitchen and how you can turn just a few minutes of work into a delicious, customized meal that you and your partner can enjoy together. There is a reason that so many sushi restaurants offer a love boat option and if you take this class, you’ll be able to recreate this delicious date night meal on your own (you’ll need to buy your own novelty wooden boat though).

While learning to cook with your partner is a great way to bond and become closer, it can actually be pretty stressful if one or both of you aren’t exactly cut out for the kitchen. You can address this by enrolling in a class like Knife Skills at Abigail’s Kitchen, where you will learn the basics of working with a range of kitchen knives, ensuring that it is only the food that gets cut (not you or your partner’s hands). You’ll learn to chop, slice, dice, mince and even julienne vegetables and you’ll learn how to filet and debone poultry and fish. By the end of this course, you and your partner will be ready to start working as a team in the kitchen without fear.

Consider this 2.5-hour class the prep work for your next anniversary or celebration. The instructors will demonstrate the techniques, then allow you to try at your own workstation. You’ll prepare hanger steak, pommes anna, dark chocolate mousse and a champagne cocktail to enjoy at the end of the class, and leave with all the recipes and skills you need to recreate the meal at home.

Take a trip to Provence and Lyon in this french cooking class inspired by the unmistakable beauty and culinary mystique of Southwestern France. In this course, couples will learn to make Coq au Vin (Braised Chicken), Lyonnaise Potatoes with butter and fresh herbs, Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Handmade Crepes with Berry Coulis. Students are also encouraged to bring their own wine to sample during the course (you won’t be penalized from bringing wine that isn’t from southern France, but why wouldn’t you?). By the end of the course, you and your partner will have a complete meal to enjoy together and experience the romantic majesty of a rich French cultural tradition.