Hand-Mashed Hummus Making Class

Learn to make authentic handmade hummus from scratch in the heart of New York City!



3 hours Location Manhattan Class size 10 to 30 guests   $150 ($200 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $150/guest for 2+ guests)
NYC Activities
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Food & Drink
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Cooking
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Kids activities
Cook the chickpeas

Cook the Chickpeas

Cook the chickpeas until they’re fully soft.


Mash by hand

Mash by Hand

Mash the chickpeas by hand, a little at a time, rather than using a food processor. This gives you direct control over the texture as you go.


Bring it together

Bring It Together

Mix the mashed chickpeas with the rest of your ingredients until it comes together into hummus.


There is something deeply satisfying about making hummus with your own two hands, and this is your chance to find out exactly what that feels like! In this NYC cooking class, you'll learn how to make hummus the way it was meant to be made -- by hand, one small batch of chickpeas at a time. You'll work the ingredients yourself, feeling the texture shift and come together under your fingers, which means you'll know exactly when it's right. No prior experience is needed, no fancy equipment required, and no pressure to be perfect. If you can stir, scoop, and taste, you're already qualified.
This homemade hummus recipe isn't something you'll just follow along with -- it's something you'll actually understand by the end. You'll discover why working by hand gives you more control over texture and body than a food processor ever could, and you'll leave with a skill that travels straight from this class into your own kitchen. Whether you're looking for fun things to do in New York City, hunting for a genuinely good date idea, or just curious what real handmade hummus tastes like, this class delivers something you can feel proud of.
The best NYC cooking classes teach you something that sticks, and this one does exactly that. You'll go from curious to confident, from store-bought skeptic to full-on homemade hummus believer, all in one hands-on session. Come as you are, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to mash -- your chickpeas are waiting!
What you'll get
  • Make a custom za’atar blend and take it home with you!
  • Hands-on instruction in making hummus from scratch
  • Hands-on instruction in making kofta from scratch
  • Recipe cards to recreate both dishes at home
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your curiosity and creativity!
  • A smile
  • Enthusiasm to learn and get hands-on
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

LOFT39, West 39th Street, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance of 42 St-Bryant Pk, 5 Av, Times Sq-42 St, 34 St-Herald Sq and Grand Central-42 St stations

Hand-Mashed Hummus Making Class location
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Your teacher

Salt & Story
Salt & Story

female Women-owned

My name is Monica, and I founded Salt & Story because I believe some knowledge only survives if it passes from hand to hand.
I grew up watching my mother cook, and that kitchen is where this all started. Years later, living in Central Asia and traveling through more than 30 countries, I kept noticing the same thing: the techniques that mattered most, the ones that carried centuries of history in a single motion, were never written down. They were taught, in person, by someone who learned them the same way.
That's what Salt & Story is built around. Each class traces a single technique or ingredient back to its origins (where it came from, how it moved across cultures, why it still matters) and then puts it in your hands.
I teach because I don't want this knowledge to end with the people who taught me. Every class is a chance to pass it forward, and to watch a room of strangers leave a little closer and a little more connected to where their food actually comes from.

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