Girls’ night used to be a breeze.
A bottle of wine at the local spot, a quick group text, and everyone showed up.
Now Jasmine is pregnant, Nicole needs to be home by 10, and somehow you’ve all reached the end of the conversation about your Netflix shows.
It might be time to book something new for your next girls’ night out, and a hands-on cooking class is one of the best group activities for friends looking for something a little different.
Cooking together feels relaxed and social, gives everyone a reason to leave the house, and is still close to home.
With four convenient Long Island locations, it’s easy to plan a night out at The Cook’s Studio without anyone needing to commit to a full expedition.
Good food, a glass of wine if you want one, and a night built around actually doing something together instead of just sitting at a table asking, “So… how’s work?”
For anyone looking for fun things to do with friends on Long Island, it’s the kind of night that feels easy to say yes to.
Ask the group what they’d actually love to learn to cook. Angela needs to give pasta a break. Dawn has been talking about Thai food for three years. Someone will insist on sushi.
At The Cook’s Studio, there are over 40 rotating cooking classes to choose from, from handmade pasta and dumplings to pizza, paella, and sushi.
Each lady will prepare their own full meal from start to finish, and by the end of the evening, everyone sits down together to enjoy what they’ve created, good food, a little wine, and a night that feels like more than just dinner.
And yes, Nicole can still be under her duvet by 9:55.
Explore upcoming classes and find a time that works for you and your girls:
The Cook’s Studio is Long Island’s top recreational cooking school for date night, private events, celebrations, and anyone who loves food. For more information, email chefvictor@thecooksstudio.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

