Private, Customized Cooking Classes
Cooking classes personalized to you, with an focus on strong technique, improvisation, and zero waste.
Private Cooking Classes in Brooklyn
Unparalleled, hands-on instruction with award-winning chef Ronna Welsh.
Perfect for individuals, friends, couples, families, and small groups looking to become better, more intuitive cooks.
• Every class is created and taught by chef Ronna Welsh.
• No generic themes or set menus.
• Designed to teach lasting, transferable skills.
• At a time that works best for you.
“Ronna is a unicorn—a highly accomplished chef, cookbook author, and excellent teacher.”
“Ronna transforms that uncertain moment of opening up the fridge or cupboard into one of creative possibility””
Private classes are perfect for:
Beginners looking to cook with less stress and waste.
Experienced cooks wanting to improvise and learn advanced technique.
Couples needing a night out by themselves or with friends.
Families who want to cook together.
Teens who like a challenge.
Friends who like to eat together.
Celebrations or team-building.
Neurodiverse kids and adults seeking highly individualized instruction.
(Please note: we are OPWDD approved.)
About Custom Cooking Classes
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The kitchen studio is open for classes Monday through Friday starting at 10am.
All lessons are designed and taught by chef/owner Ronna Welsh and often books weeks in advance. Weekend dates are limited.
Fill out the form, below, to request a date/time.
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Request a date (Fill out the form, below).
Have a class consultation.
Review the class proposal.
Come to ready to cook!
Leave with extra food.
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Fees include consultation, customized recipes and menus, food shopping, ingredients (including any extra prepared food to take home), and unparalleled instruction. We offer both single classes and class packages. Prices listed are per class, not per student.
All classes are held at the Purple Kale Kitchenworks Studio in Brooklyn, NY. We offer in-home classes for an additional travel charge.Custom Class Packages or Series
2 or more custom classes
2 1/2 hrs. each*
Great for developing a full roster of skills and strategies. More than one class must be scheduled at one time. We are available for long term, weekly instruction, too.1 to 2 students: $385 per class
3 to 4 students: $500 per class
5 to 8 students: $675 per class*please reach out to Ronna directly to discuss shorter classes for teens or neurodiverse persons.
Single Custom Class
4-hours each
Great for deep dives into cooking techniques, and/or enjoying a delicious occasion with family or friends.1 to 2 students: $645 per class
3 to 4 students: $695 per class
5 to 8 students: $875 per class -
We can make any class extra special with additions like celebratory cocktails or desserts. We’ve even arranged for balloons and flowers and champagne! If you are scheduling a class for a special occasion, let us know how we can make it perfect for you.
Book your private cooking class!
We respond within 24 hours, often much sooner.