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Top Rated Cooking Classes Near

Albany, New York

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Looking for cooking classes in Albany, NY? Whether you're planning a date night in the Capital Region, want to have a fun day in with family and friends or are searching for couples cooking classes near you, The Chef & The Dish offers live, interactive cooking experiences led by chefs from around the world.

From downtown Albany to surrounding areas like Troy and Schenectady, home cooks across Upstate New York join our private cooking classes taught by chefs joining you LIVE from Italy, Thailand, Peru, Spain, Hungary and more incredible countries.

Choose from 150+ classes including Homemade Ravioli, Pad Thai, European Strudel from Scratch, Peruvian Ceviche, Homemade Tortillas and so much more. Simply browse our private cooking classes, or maybe check out our Cooking Club or Teambuilding cooking Classes. With so many experiences to choose from, you’re on your way to totally reinvent your night-in.

A Pappardelle Adventure

A Pappardelle Adventure

The centerpiece of the class is learning to craft delicate pappardelle from scratch. The smells of freshly made pappardelle with hearty sausage and earthy mushr...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Italy

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder is an institution in New England. In certain parts of the region, there are even laws dictating what is constituted as a proper chowder.  And we get it....

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From New England

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A happy accident, Butter Chicken has become one of the most loved Indian dishes worldwide. This modern Indian dish was invented in Delhi in the 1950's. Learn ho...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From India

Empanadas Three Ways

Empanadas Three Ways

Each culture in the world has their version of stuffed dough. And while the origins of empanadas aren't entirely clear, these handheld treats are popular across...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Peru

Red Curry & No Name

Red Curry & No Name

Thailand is famous for its balance of flavours that perfectly combine sweetness, saltiness, a bit of sour and spiciness.  In this fabulous Thai cooking class, y...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Thailand

Ceviche

Ceviche

This Ceviche cooking class is one of the very best examples of tracing culinary footsteps. The earliest inhabitants arrived in modern day Peru what's estimated ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Peru

Salt Baked Fish

Salt Baked Fish

There are few things more impressive than preparing a whole fish, but crust that fish in salt and crack it open with a hammer at the dinner table - and you've g...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Turkey

Seafood Tacos

Seafood Tacos

Come with us as we take you to the gorgeous waters of Mexico.  This class will transport you to warm summer days as you learn how to master tortillas two ways. ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Mexico

Amatriciana

Amatriciana

Across menus in Rome you'll find Amatriciana. This dish is so simple it's perplexing - pasta, tomatoes, cheese and ham is really all it is, yet this sauce is so...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Italy

Strudel from Scratch

Strudel from Scratch

Apple strudel is known the world over. Layers of flakey baked pastry filled with delicious, warm apple goodness. ⁠The oldest known recipe is from 1697 and is pa...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Hungary

Ravioli

Ravioli

If we could assign only one word to describe ravioli, it would be perfect. We would change nothing, we would add nothing, it's perfect, just as it is. In this e...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Italy

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Couscous

Filled with spices and vegetables, a true Moroccan Couscous is rich with purpose.  Carefully placed vegetables, rich in simmered sauce, and plentiful in present...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

LIVE

From Morocco

Popular Experiences

Sydney Lambert

My husband and I took the Chicken Tinga class with Chef Andres and highly recommend it! It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten and Andres was such a joy. He was so knowledgeable and incredibly down-to-earth.

Sophia Anna

My husband bought me the Ravioli class for my birthday in September so I thought it would be fun for us to do the class on his birthday today! From the moment Carlotta came on the screen we knew we were in good hands! She was organized, laid back, encouraging and so much fun to cook with. My husband and I took the class seriously because we love to cook and really wanted to learn. Everything came out incredible! So much so that my mother and brother came over after and we tau… See More

Gerry Moysa

We just did Carlotta Martinelli's cooking class yesterday. Carlotta is from Bari, in the south of Italy, near Naples. The menu consisted of Braciole all Napoletana (beef stuffed with prosciutto, provolone cheese, pine nuts and raisins), Pasta Nerano (Pasta with zucchini and creamy cheese sauce) and Eggplants "Scarpone" (stuffed eggplants). The level of co-ordination and instruction by Carlotta using Skype was incredible - she had us all well organized and functioning witho…

Praise From The Albany Community

Fin Your Fish Monger

After spotting a major gap in the seafood selection in Albany, now owners Pete and Dora decided to take matters in their own hands. The rest is now history. Rat...

Euro Deli & Market

This little gem of a market is a great stop for anyone looking to bring a little bit of Eastern Europe home. Euro Deli & Market specializes in Polish and Hungar...

Rolf's Pork Store

Since 1960, Rolf's Pork Store has been bringing a little bit of Germany to Albany, NY. Specializing in German style products, Rolf's is the place to go for hous...

El Pilon Market

This teeny market may not look like much, but inside is a speciality market stocking hard to find Latin American and Spanish products. With they carry a variety...

Asian Supermarket

Located on Central Avenue, it's hard to miss this bright red building. Carrying an abundance of fresh fruit, hard to find vegetables, fresh seafood and a myriad...

Cardona's Market

Step back in time at Cardona's Market, an Italian specialty grocer that's been servicing the Albany and surrounding Capital area since 1945. Cardona's believes ...

Local Markets, Great Ingredients

Shopping is part of the fun of our cooking classes. Once your cooking class is booked, your Kitchen Assistant provides your Shopping List. The Chef & The Dish recommends these markets and speciality grocery shops for the most authentic culinary experience in the Albany area.

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