Kids love to help out in the kitchen, whether by measuring ingredients, stirring sauce or frosting a cake. Why not foster your kids’ love of the culinary arts by enrolling them in kids cooking classes on Staten Island? At these classes, kids learn the basics of cooking while connecting with peers who share the same interest. Browse this list of kids cooking classes on Staten Island that will have your junior chef preparing delicious dishes and snacks in no time! Bon appétit!
Kids Cooking Classes on Staten Island
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
79 Howard Ave.
718-273-7660
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WHEN: Mondays, 4-5pm
PRICE: $40-45
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere celebrates everything Italian! It offers a variety of public programs, including kids cooking classes. Children learn to make a variety of dishes including classic Italian cuisine and sweets such as s’mores bars and cookies. Check the website to see what’s planned at upcoming classes!
Staten Island Children’s Museum
1000 Richmond Terr.
718-273-2060
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WHEN: Varies; Upcoming workshops are on Sundays, April 24, May 22, June 5 and 26. Four sessions: 11am and 12, 2 and 3pm.
PRICE: Free with museum admission, which is $8.
The Staten Island Children’s Museum offers so many fun events for children to enjoy, including ShopRite Kidz Cook workshops. Participants will practice using kitchen utensils and cooking skills such as chopping, peeling, mixing and pouring. Some upcoming workshops include veggie rollups and dirt cups made with cookie crumbs and gummy worms. Delish!
Kidz-R-Cookin’
32 Marvin Rd.
718-967-8577
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WHEN: Toddler classes for ages 2-4 are held Thursdays, 11am-1pm; A Red, White and Blue class is on May 21, 1-4pm; A Sponge Bob-themed class is June 18, 1-4pm. See the schedule on the website for additional classes.
PRICE: $45 per class; 4 classes are $160
Owners Richard and Karen Steinmetz offer a variety of cooking lessons for kids. Private lessons for four-week programs, weekly after-school classes and monthly Saturday specialty themed classes are available. Birthday party packages are also available.
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Dazzle Me A Dish
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347-524-0355
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WHEN: Thursdays, 5-7pm; Saturdays, 10am-12pm
PRICE: Call for information.
Join Chef Cynthia at these fun kids cooking classes! Lessons have included pasta dishes, soup and chocolate lava cake. Register early, as classes fill up fast.
Temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island
315 Forest Ave.
718-727-2231
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WHEN: Schedule varies
PRICE: Varies
Temple Israel, a reform synagogue, that offers many family activities in addition cooking classes for kids. These activities include story and craft nights, dance parties, luau parties and more.
The Dynamite Shop
Online
646-535-1812
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WHEN: April 18-June 23; 4, 6 and 8pm
PRICE: $30 per class for the full semester or $40 for drop-ins
Originally based in Brooklyn, this online company offer virtual cooking classes for kids to enjoy. The company’s Dynamite Dinner Club is an online cooking class that teaches kids essential lessons and techniques, cultivates creativity in the kitchen and encourages a positive connection with food. Each class is 90 minutes.
Home Cooking New York
Online
917-803-6857
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WHEN: Schedule a session by calling or emailing [email protected].
PRICE: $250 per class.
Based in New York City, the school offers a variety of cooking classes online. Participants choose a menu from the website, receive a shopping list for ingredients, and then the fun begins. All classes culminate in a full meal for the family to enjoy together!
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