“Camp Bravehearts had a wonderful experience at Capitol Cooks! Caroline is a wonderful chef and teacher, and Paul is a gracious host! We will definitely be coming back—fabulous and delicious experience!!!”

~ Karen, Google Review, April, 2025

Welcome to Capital Cooks!

We’re the Barretts and we’re glad you’re here. We offer hands-on cooking classes for adults and kids at our cooking school in Albany, NY. Our classes are great for everyone - whether you’re experienced in the kitchen or not!

We do our best to offer a variety of classes and invite you to browse our class schedule.

~ Paul & Caroline

Sift. Stir. Bake. Sauté. Chop.

Adult Cooking Classes

If you’re looking for a fun, interactive class you’re in the right place! Sweet, savory, vegan, vegetarian . . . we’re sure you’ll find the right class for you!

Cooking Classes For Kids

Our kids cooking classes are for students aged 8-14. Students LOVE our classes. It’s an opportunity for them to learn hands-on in small groups. We offer kids cooking camps in the summer and for spring break too.

Corporate & Private Events

Looking for a unique venue for team building or a birthday party? Our cooking school is a great venue for your corporate or private event. Preparing, and eating, food together is a great way to have fun as a group.

UPCOMING ADULT COOKING CLASSES

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6/18, Kitchen Bootcamp - Hands On
Jun 18
6/18, Kitchen Bootcamp - Hands On

Kitchen Boot Camp Cooking Class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

6/19, Grilled Pizza Night - Hands On
Jun 19
6/19, Grilled Pizza Night - Hands On

Grilled Pizza Cooking Class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

6/20, Taste of the Caribbean - Hands On
Jun 20
6/20, Taste of the Caribbean - Hands On

Taste of the Caribbean cooking class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

6/21, Gluten Free Luscious Lemon Baking – Hands On
Jun 21
6/21, Gluten Free Luscious Lemon Baking – Hands On

Gluten Free Lemon Baking Class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

UPCOMING KIDS COOKING CAMPS

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6/14, Kid and Me Father’s Day Baking – Hands On
Jun 14
6/14, Kid and Me Father’s Day Baking – Hands On

Kid and Me Father’s Day baking class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

6/16, Cooking Club for Kids, Chicken Pot Pie - Hands On
Jun 16
6/16, Cooking Club for Kids, Chicken Pot Pie - Hands On

Cooking Club for kids - Chicken Pot Pie, at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

6/22, Savory Pastry Workshop – Hands On
Jun 22
6/22, Savory Pastry Workshop – Hands On

Savory Pastry Baking class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

7/7, Copycat Favs: Fast Food – Hands On
Jul 7
7/7, Copycat Favs: Fast Food – Hands On

Copycat Favs: Fast Food cooking class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY.

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Come and bake with your dad, or for your dad, or for whomever wants to celebrate Father’s Day with you! Register now by clicking on the link in our bio. #capitalcooks #capitalcooksny #yelpalbany #518foodies #518
Come learn how to build flavor using classic Indian spices and with all vegetarian ingredients. Register now using the link in our bio! #capitalcooks #capitalcooksny #518foodies #518 #yelpalbany
Pro tip! 😉🥩🍝🥐❤️ Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. Be the favorite child when you treat him to a cooking class at Capital Cooks! And make him super happy when you join the class too 💓 Gift certificates available on our website ^^^