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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Learn how to make empanadas from scratch in this cooking class in NYC!
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2 hours
Manhattan
16 to 34 guests
$65 - $89
($65 for Public class; $89 for Private class)
What you'll do
Join us for this fun and hands-on cooking class in Manhattan where you’ll learn to make one of the most popular Mexican street foods: empanadas!We'll start by making the corn dough from scratch, which is the essential piece to bringing this recipe to life. You will have three recipe options to choose from: cheese, veggie, and ground beef empanadas. Your instructor will teach you how to make your choice filling. Once the dough pockets are filled, they will be fried to crispy perfection. From the sauces to the garnishes, you'll enjoy a little taste of Mexico in NYC.No experience is required for this beginner cooking class! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).If you're looking for fun team building activities or date night ideas in NYC, try a cooking class for a change of pace. Learn how to make delicious homemade empanadas and take home the skills to be able to recreate them again on your own! Please notePlease arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party and socially distanced from other guests. Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment. Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price, but will be available for sale at the venue. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.
What you'll get
Hands-on class where you’ll learn to make one of the most popular Mexican street foods: empanadas!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Proof of ID/booking.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Location
The Breakfast Room @ Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square South (338 W
This venue is within walking distance of 34 St - Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station and 34 St-Hudson Yards stations
Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of Manhattan, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Mexican Cooking Class: Handmade Empanadas
- 5/5 from Daniel Sershen, attended Apr 2024: I thought that this was a very nice and enjoyable thing to do; the chefs were very helpful, knowledgeable, and adaptable. It was also a very nice place and the food came out great! And a plus is that now I’m able to make delicious empanadas! Overall an amazing experience, would recommend
- 5/5 from Jack Mazy, attended Jul 2023: good empanada very good empanadas i very much enjoyed eating the empanadas i made they were good
- 5/5 from Dori Mazy, attended Jul 2023: This class was great! The empanadas were delicious and the class was a lot of fun. Can’t wait to make more empanadas now.
- 5/5 from Jeni Rosales, attended Mar 2023: Class was awesome. Instructor was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this class for beginners
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CocuSocial believes that great food is even better when it's made together! Born from the idea that cooking should be a social experience, CocuSocial — whose name literally means "cooking socially" in Latin — connects food lovers with talented local chefs and welcoming spaces to share one-of-a-kind culinary moments. Their mission is refreshingly simple: make cooking classes affordable, accessible, and genuinely fun — because everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of skill level or budget.From handmade pasta and hand-rolled sushi to French macarons and Spanish paella, CocuSocial offers a wide range of beginner-friendly classes designed to build confidence while keeping things light and enjoyable. They also host private events — from birthday parties and bridal showers to corporate team-building gatherings — partnering with local restaurants and hotels to keep everything easy and accessible. Whether you're rolling in solo, bringing a date, or gathering a whole crew, CocuSocial is the kind of place that turns a random night into a memory worth savoring!
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