This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to cook, from basic recipes to anything you'd like to try. Let's get together, chop, cook, experiment and of course eat!! We can also have themes just for men; newly single; the ladies, like moms night-out; Italian night… and anything else that sounds like fun.

My name is James, and I'm fairly new to Meetup.com; however, since my passion is centered around food and great classic rock, I figured maybe there are some other people out there who cook in their kitchens while they jam out to great tunes. This is the only thing that helps me unwind and fall into a state of relaxation.  For me the music allows me to be more creative in the kitchen.  I compare a great guitar solo to those last few seconds of making a risotto, it's intense, quick, and everything …

SpotLite Caribbean Cooking is a bold and new way of socializing through food. In this group we will focus on Caribbean Cuisine . Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local foodies who love and has a passion for everything Caribbean. If you just love all things Caribbean or just want to learn about the food and a little culture then this group is for you.  It's about having fun, showing support to one another and creating new and real friendships which hopefully will l …

Come and learn to make tasty and healthy Japanese delicacies! You will learn how easy it is to create tasty Japanese food without going through complicated procedures. Certain key techniques will be demonstrated. In Japanese cuisine there is more emphasis on freshness and seasonality of the ingredients. The huge variety of seasonal foods results in an appreciation of when the different foods are in season and their suitability for providing satisfaction at the time of year when their quality is …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying delectable dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish …

Cooking Classes,Cooking, Recipes, Dining Out, Walking Food Tours and the list goes on... This group does anything and everything culinary related. I am a professional chef and hold all types of events from professional cooking classes to informal cooking events at my home. We dine out at high end restaurants, as well as restaurants that offer $20 all you can drink brunches. I am not elitist - good food is good food - no matter the ambience!!! I love exploring International cuisines - here you wi …

This group is for people who love to cook good food - or would like to learn how - in a group setting! We meet at a host's house (anybody can host - we'll do this in turns, but no obligations) and each person brings ingredients for and cooks a part of the meal (appetizer / entree / dessert). Cookware is provided by the host. We will do this by theme - Italian, Indian, 15-minute-or-less, French, Mexican, Dessert only, and any others that members suggest. We then pair the food with great wine and …

This group was created by Nadege Fleurimond of Fleurimond Catering, Inc. I wanted to create an environment for individuals who want to gather and socialize around the wonderful art of cooking. Each meeting will take place in a different home. We will alternate between the Boroughs and Long Island to allow different communities and participants to enjoy the fun of our cooking parties. We will cook at least 3 items per meetup, drink great wine, enjoy great music, and of course converse about wha …

Meet other New Yorkers who like to cook! If you're a foodie like me, you dream of finding others who love food too and know their way around the kitchen. Here's a great way to explore your cooking and eating dreams and adventures. This meetup group is open to anyone who loves food and enjoys cooking w/ people ... "beginner" cooks to "master" chefs are all welcome! :) Our meetups will include fun & interactive cooking parties, cooking lessons and ethnic food walking tours!  Trips to New York City …

This is a group for people who love authentic Italian food and who want to learn the beautiful Italian language. In this group, you will learn to "Speak and Cook Italian" through live cooking shows integrated with Italian language lessons. This will all be done while enjoying an authentic Italian meal in select restaurants. Come join us! A fun evening of delicious food, Italian language, music, and new friends is in store! Vi aspettiamo!

Mealku is about sharing more and wasting less. Sharing quality home cooked meals, saves time and money and reduces a huge amount of waste. Build community with your neighbors and friends and share the cooking burden every week. We will provide the platform, the meets and all the materials (including food containers) for you to share and discover more, and eat better. Join the Good Food Revolution Now.

MUKTI'S KITCHEN IS VISITING CHICAGO. BACK IN NYC IN A WEEK. CALL US NOW FOR MAY 31 AND JUNE CLASSES. __________________________________ Recipé on our new website at www.muktiskitchen.com _________________________________________ MUKTI'S KITCHEN: WARM FRIENDSHIP, FUN COOKING CLASS, AND HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS INDIAN FOOD. Join us. Bring a friend. Call for gift certificates. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Mukti's cooking class wa …

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is were me and my authors/editors drop our wisdom with reviews, eatymology, recipes, etc! Our new food blog is up! http://www.i8nyc.com TWITTER @ I8AND8: Every Deal will be posted there. That's right. You get the inside track to invites on everything I get. Well, most :) http://www.twitter.com/i8and8 I8 FACEBOOK PAGE: You will get invited FIRST to Exclusive Events. All you have to do is 'Like' Us and you're good to go! http://www.facebook.com/i8nyc I8 SUPPER …

We are a wonderful group who cooks and bakes YUMMY FOODS.. Join us if you enjoy Cooking & Baking We have a different theme every month Here are some of my past meetups June- Non Bake Desserts July-Pizza by the Pool Aug-Backyard BBQ Blast Sept-Sunday Brunch Oct-Breads & Spreads Nov.-Pies Pies Pies Dec-Holiday Cookie Swaps Jan-Soups & Stews Feb-Fabulous February--Aphrodisiacs Feb-Fiery Feast by the Fire March-March Madness Cozey Comfort Foods March-A wee Bit O'Green We have also had Muffins Vs …

Meet with people who love BBQ to exchange recipes and share techniques in the art of BBQ - including Low and Slow Wood Smoke Cooking and High and Fast Grilling... We'll also visit some of the top BBQ joints in NYC for dinner. At these events we'll: * meet the owners and pitmasters of some of the top BBQ joints in NYC * Learn tips and secrets of their savory bbq recipes * make new and exciting acquaintances * have fun and eat lots and lots of 'cue

We are a group of enthusiastic spanish chefs who teach at Leti´s Catering School. Our meetup will show cool inspiring places and restaurants where you can taste the most delicious tapas in NYC. We teach spanish cooking classes all over the city in the most amazing kitchens. Come and join the fun!!!

See and experience first hand, the inner workings, of the worlds most exciting Food Scene while you cook, taste, tour and work side by side with the people that make it happen. Meet top New York Chefs, feast on the most enticing foods at legendary restaurants and shops, for once in a lifetime experiences, you’ll never forget. Discover the life, pulse and culture of New York's Food Scene as we take you on and off the beaten path, to explore the inner working of the city's rich and proud culinary …

I am interested in meeting Unique and respectable Individuals who are obsessed with all things food. The Flavour, smell, taste, cooking, serving and eating of Fine foods. I enjoy gourmet meals with fine ingredients. Fancy Sauces, Beautifully Plated foods, Well garnished plates, Juicy Roasts and picture worthy- mouthwatering -flavourful dishes. I am looking for serious Individuals who are Serious Home Cooks and those who have worked in the food industry and understand the pressures of working and …

Join the Meet The Chef Meetup if you enjoy cooking, dining, socializing and would like to meet the chef at some of New York’s finest and most interesting restaurants. Meet new friends, have fun, enjoy a glass of complimentary wine and appetizers and learn to cook while you watch a cooking demonstration of the chef’s favorite dish. The demonstration, and your opinion of a sample of the dish, will be videotaped and published on the eDiningNews website.

Come join us at the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island for cooking classes and other great events! The cooking classes will be announced on this meetup page and when in session will be held every other Saturday at our branch in Deer Park, NY. Every once in awhile we will announce other great events that take place at the Turkish Cultural Center. We're looking forward to meeting culinary enthusiasts interested in learning more about one of the best examples of Mediterranean cuisine. Check us out …

This group is for those who are looking for new and innovative dining experiences, and willing to share those experiences with others. This includes innovations in cooking concepts, location based dining, new dining services, dining and cooking technology, as well as just an overall love for food, eating, and company. We will meet to discuss these options and schedule field trips and events to partake in those options that the group decides are of interest.

Enough of North Indian food already - you've got to learn make Goan food, and once you've eaten Goan food, all food with heavy cream and ghee will be a thing of the past. We could share and compare recipes or I can show you how to whip up a delicious tempting meal in 40 minutes. Goan food is aromatic and very inviting using many Indian spices and mainly tumeric, the new found organic antiseptic medicinal herb. Fish and coconut are the other two big ingredients in Goan cooking. I am hoping you gu …

chef tasters united is a group for people who want to taste, judge, and evaluate professional chefs from the getAchef.com network. we hold weekly and biweekly events that include, but are not limited to: dinner parties, cooking classes, casual brunches, and more. we currently have chefs on our roster that have cooked at Lupa and The Spotted Pig (Mario Batali restaraunts), Craft, ABC Kitchen, and many, many more top notch places that you would have heard of! at our events, chef tasters will be on …

Welcome raw/vegans, those interested in healthy food and lifestyle, chefs, artists, and the peculiar! We are an enthusiastic bunch of creative, health conscious, loving individuals eager to share the raw vegan lifestyle. We are committed to community, facilitating raw food education, potlucks, field trips, exploring local restaurants, and more, sharing innovative, high-vibe, healthy gastronomy. We are pushing the boundaries with raw vegan cuisine, mixing exotic flavors, making gourmet plates, pl …

Do you love Martha, Etsy, and all things hand- and homemade? If you'd like to get together to craft, cook, build, get inspired, and learn from others with a DIY aesthetic, then this group is for you! Ideally, you'll be interested in crafts & projects that are both fun to make *and* have a design-oriented focus. We meet to make... Handmade crafts, décor, lighting, paper goods, jewelry and other craft projects Homemade jams, pickles, bread, yogurt, chocolate, and other homesteading fun We find …

Hi there! Do you enjoy discovering new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers?   Do you also love trying new types of food and wine? If so, come join us! We are a group of young film, food & wine buffs (mostly early 30's to early 40's) who live in the city, and get together several times a month in a private, relaxed setting  with comfy seating and large screen TV, for film, food & wine parties. We romp around the globe, pairing up foreign (somet …

This is a fun and informational group where we gather to discuss and learn about Ayurveda, the science of life, through cooking classes/demos/workshops on all the facets of Ayurveda, and events, incorporating the proven methods into our daily living for good health and wellness.

I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, I love great food and I yearn to teach others all about it. You will learn how to make amazingly wonderful foods for your body, mind and spirit- your very own kimchi, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, smoothies using superfoods, seaweed soup, beet kvass, sauerkraut and more - foods that are alive and full of energy, vitamins, enzymes, and flavor. We'll explore different foods, learn how to make them and taste the final outcome. Anyone interested in adding great foods …