Maricel's Kitchen
Filipino Food, Seasoned with Love Cooking Classes · East Brunswick, New Jersey
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The Hidden Gem of East Brunswick, NJ

The most fun you will have in a kitchen.

A hands-on night out that is actually interesting, with the warmest welcome in New Jersey. Come with your person, your friends, or your team. Chef Maricel and our chefs will have you laughing, cooking something real, and feeling like family before the night is through. You leave with the recipe and a story worth telling.

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Just You, or a Few

Join a Public Class

Grab a seat at an upcoming class. Perfect for date night, friends, or a solo adventure in the kitchen.

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A Group, Team, or Celebration

Book a Private Experience

Bring your company, your team, or your people. We design a private class around your group and your menu.

Plan Your Event

Join an Upcoming Class

Pick a night that sounds fun and grab your seat. Every class is hands-on, every level is welcome, and you go home with the recipes. New classes are added every month.

Reserve your seat in seconds. Spots fill up, so grab yours early.

Book a Class on Eventbrite

redeeming a gift card? call (732) 497-2698

Book a Private Experience

We design the night around your group.

Private classes are usually for groups of ten or more. We tailor and customize the menu to your group, and we are glad to accommodate most dietary needs. Tell us what you are imagining, and we will cook it together.

For Companies & Teams

Corporate & Team Building

The team activity people enjoy instead of endure. Titles disappear, everyone joins in, and your team leaves genuinely connected.

  • Team building and offsites
  • Executive and leadership dinners
  • Client appreciation and holiday parties
  • In person, or guided over video for remote teams
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For Friends & Family

Celebrations & Private Groups

A celebration where everyone is part of the fun, not just seated at a table. Hands busy, laughter easy, the night truly yours.

  • Birthdays and anniversaries
  • Date nights and couples classes
  • Family gatherings and reunions
  • Showers, reunions, and special occasions
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Tell Us About Your Event

Share a few details and we will be in touch to plan your private class. No obligation, just a conversation.

Prefer to talk it through? Call us at (732) 497-2698 or email events@maricelskitchen.com.

Thank you. Your inquiry is on its way to us. We will be in touch within one business day to start planning your event. If you would like to talk sooner, call us at (732) 497-2698. We look forward to cooking with you.

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You Will Feel Like FamilyThe warmth guests mention most. You belong here.
A Real Night OutHands-on and fun, never a lecture.
Everyone ConnectsCook side by side. Titles and nerves disappear.
All Levels WelcomeNo experience needed, ever.
Led by Chef MaricelWith Chef Audrey, Chef Jean & Chef Carla.
Recipes to KeepGo home with everything you made.

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

I took the Knife Skills class and it was great. Chef Jean was patient and knowledgeable, and we made a full vegetarian meal that was delicious. Great for a night out with friends, a date night, or going solo to learn something new.

W. Reid
★★★★★

The Korean BBQ class was well organized, and the atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and welcoming. The dishes were delicious, and you receive the shopping list and recipes within days. Maricel's warmth makes you feel as if you have known her forever.

Millie S.
★★★★★

We had a pasta making class for my daughter's eighth birthday and the kids loved making pasta from scratch. The food for the adults was wonderful too. Very clean, beautiful kitchen. The kids cannot stop talking about it.

Krishna S.
★★★★★

Gave the gift of a cooking class and we took the Thai class. It was fantastic. Fun to learn how to prepare the food and even better to eat it. Highly recommend a class at Maricel's Kitchen.

Tish P.
★★★★★

Chef Maricel gave a great class to our team over Zoom. Easy to follow, with different camera angles so everyone could see. A wonderful team building activity and a lot of fun. Highly recommend her programs.

Kirsten F.
★★★★★

Did a private empanada class with my family. We all had a wonderful time. Very relaxed atmosphere and everyone was so personable. Thank you.

Kathy E.
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Come Cook With Us

Reserve a public class, or plan a private one for your group. Either way, you will leave with new flavors and a story to tell.

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Questions, Answered

The quick answers before you book.

What are your cooking classes like?
Our classes are hands-on, warm, and welcoming. You cook alongside other food lovers in a relaxed kitchen, guided every step of the way. Expect to laugh, learn, and sit down to eat the meal you made together.
What cuisines and classes do you teach?
We teach a wide range, from savory cooking to baking and pastry. Our classes include Filipino, Thai, Japanese (ramen, gyoza, sushi), Korean (Korean BBQ and hot pot), Chinese, and Vietnamese cooking, along with knife skills, pasta making, empanadas, dumplings, cake decorating, and seasonal baking. The schedule changes every month, so there is always something new to try.
Do you offer private and corporate classes?
Yes. We host private classes for families, friends, couples, birthdays, corporate teams, and special celebrations. We design the menu around your group. Call us at (732) 497-2698 to plan one.
Are your classes beginner friendly?
Absolutely. No experience is needed. Every level of cook is welcome, and our chefs guide you through each step with patience and care.
Are the classes for adults?
Our public classes are for adults, and we welcome mature, accompanied teens. For younger cooks, we can arrange separate classes for teens and children outside the regular schedule. Call us at (732) 497-2698 and we will find the right fit.
Do I get the recipes afterward?
Yes. You receive the recipes and a shopping list within days of your class, so you can recreate everything you made at home.
How do I book, and what about gift cards?
Browse the upcoming schedule on this page and reserve your seat through Eventbrite. For private or group classes, call us at (732) 497-2698. If you are redeeming a gift card or certificate, please call to make your reservation.