easy
1–2 hours depending on class
No special fitness required, suitable for children ages 4-17
Taste Buds Kitchen in NYC offers kids ages 4-17 culinary classes that teach essential kitchen skills through fun, hands-on cooking. Discover how these sessions cultivate independence and creativity in a vibrant urban setting.
Ages 4-17 • Pop-up classes & weekly class series
Ignite your child's culinary passion with our engaging cooking classes! From weekly sessions for young chefs to fun pop-up classes and Kids Night Out events, children will learn essential kitchen skills, explore exciting recipes, and make new friends—all while enjoying hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Join the culinary adventure today!
Calling all kids! Join us for our single-session pop-up classes, weekly class series and kids night out classes. Children have fun in the kitchen while building new skills and meeting new friends. With a focus on exciting recipes, techniques, fresh flavors, and activities, our kids cooking classes deliver the perfect recipe for hands-on learning and fun while nurturing an essential life skill.
Weekly Junior Chef Class (Ages 4-8) - 1 hour class meets every week. Join us for the series or drop-in for just one class. Join us for a skill-based culinary program designed for young chefs to chop, mix, swirl and cook their way to a new culinary masterpiece each week. With a focus on exciting culinary techniques, fresh flavors, and activities paired with expert instruction, this class delivers the perfect recipe for hands-on learning and fun while nurturing an essential life skill. Learn about kitchen and food safety, knife skills, measuring and mixing methods, ingredient identification, independence in the kitchen and more. The recipes in this class series are vegetarian.
Weekly Let's Make Dinner Class (Ages 9-17) - 2 hour class meets every week. Join us for the series or drop-in for just one class. Learn new skills, discover new foods and gather together to prepare their own dinner each week. Whether your child's dream is to be a chef or they simply want to try something new, they'll develop knife skills, learn about sauce-making, and perfect their seasoning skills as we work our way towards kitchen independence. Get ready for some kitchen fun as we take the guesswork out of what’s for dinner. All student prepare and eat dinner in class each week.
Pop-up Single Session Classes - Join us for hands-on fun in the kitchen in these creative culinary classes.
Kids Night Out Classes - Join us for a fun evening of culinary fun for the kids. Parents and caregivers can enjoy a few hours out to enjoy a much-needed date night or time to relax.
"What a great experience! My daughter participated in one of the semesters classes and can’t wait to join the next one. The recipes were delicious and she was so proud of her accomplishment. The teacher was excellent as well. Very patient and always willing to answer any of the kids questions. We will certainly be back for more." - Aimee E.
Menu Details: All of our menus are nut-free. If you have a different dietary restriction, select a menu that clearly notes the allergen that will be avoided. For your safety, we are not able to make individual adjustments to recipes in our classes.
Give your child time to settle in before class starts, ensuring a relaxed, focused experience.
All menus are nut-free; specific allergen accommodations require selecting the appropriate class menu.
Wear comfortable clothes that can get a little messy—kids will be chopping, mixing, and cooking.
Arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in denied entry without refund or rescheduling.
The Flatiron District, close to Taste Buds Kitchen, has a rich history as an early NYC commercial hub with evolving culinary scenes.
Taste Buds Kitchen emphasizes sustainable food education by teaching kids about seasonal ingredients and reducing food waste during cooking.
Protects clothing from spills and stains during hands-on cooking.
Ensures safety while moving around the kitchen.
Keeps kids hydrated during active sessions.
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Keeps hair secured away from food for hygiene and comfort.
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