From the professional to the home cook, this group caters to those who love to make and share authentic, home cooked meals. We gather regularly to cook for each other, share recipes and tips, and meet other good people. The group is a part of Feastly, an online marketplace that connects passionate cooks with hungry eaters to offer homemade meals prepared and served in a cook's home. We have a growing following of hundreds of cooks and thousands of eaters in D.C. and NY. Now, back to the meetup!  …

We are a group of moms interested in learning how to cook, learning how to cook better, or just in getting together with other moms who like to cook. Some of us are into gluten-free, low-sodium, low-carb, high-protein, all-natural, local, or organic foods while some of us are into buttery pastries or sweet treats - and some of us just love it all! We live in Northern New Jersey and meet once a month to eat, taste each other's cooking, share recipes, throw dinner parties, or try new restaurants a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bake for Hope is a grass roots nationwide annual event, hosting volunteer-run bake sales, May 1st-8th supporting women with breast cancer. The event happens the week before Mother's Day to show our love and support to women everywhere dealing with breast cancer. Proceeds go to local Susan G. Komen affiliates to keep locally raised money local. Together we will coordinate hundreds of sales across the country for the entire week. We know this is a big goal, and thankfully participation is easy. Yo …

Welcome to Bay Ridge Bakers! This meetup is designed to create a community of baking lovers in New York City, but specifically targeting the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn! I am a passionate, although novice, baker.  I hope that this community will introduce me to experienced bakers and allow us to taste each others creations, visit wonderful bakeries and cafes in the area, and bond over the delicious taste of home made treats. There is a $5 one time payment due when you join the meetup.  This is …

Meet others in New York City who love cupcakes! Whether you bake cupcakes, buy cupcakes or just eat cupcakes, we invite you to join! Check out our blog: http://www.cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com

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 …

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is where 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 SU …

Do you like to meet new people and eat great home cooked food? Well we love cooking and entertaining in our home. So lets bring the two together! We are an interesting Pakistani/Palestinian/American family living on the Upper West Side. Our food is super authentic and delicious. You will never have a combination of both these cuisines anywhere else. Potential guests must request an invite and tell us about themselves. We may require a connection on facebook and LinkedIn.

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 …

Hello all!! This group is dedicated to bringing women of all kinds together to embrace all sorts of adventures. The purpose is to embrace life and enjoy it with best friends. As a group, we arrange fun activities from weekend getaways to book clubs to holiday parties. We only have three rules: you’re not allowed to bring your significant others (unless we’re hosting a couples party ), you’re not allowed to NOT have fun and (for technical purposes…if you RSVP to 3 events and are a no show, membe …

Montclair Vegans is a group for vegans to come together and enjoy each other's company. We have potlucks, cooking classes, restaurant outings, movie nights, book discussions and more. We're a friendly and welcoming group, and we love great food!

“This is a group for anyone interested in the love of Global Food and Culture. This new group will focus on increasing diversity understanding through events, culinary tourism, food and wine tastings, and celebrations in Ethnic Food Culture. An open mind to new experiences is only necessary as we bridge the many shades of the world together through food. Several non-profits will be partnered as well to expand the impact of the group. Looking forward to to many new experiences with many new peopl …

Welcome to Veggie Social--where vegetarians, vegans, and friends come to eat great healthy food, swap recipes, and participate in veggie and non-veggie activities. We are based in Northern NJ and dedicated to both vegetarianism and having fun. We welcome the new, the practicing, the experimenting, and those with questions. While we believe in food justice and sustainability, this group is specifically for social gathering and making new friends based on social interest (no judgement here).

Welcome to the NJ Cake Decorators Club! If you are as crazy about cake decorating as we are, this is the perfect club for you! This club is for anyone who does cake decorating as a hobby or as a business. Here you will be able to network, improve your skills, take classes as a group, share recipes and more!

This is a creative project activity group. We will meet on Tuesday evenings in Manhattan to work on various projects: Card making Scrapbooking DIY projects Knitting Drawing Just to name a few... Meetups may or may not have a specific craft theme - but, these are only suggestions. Please come prepared with a project and supplies of your own. This is not a class. It's an open workshop to be in an environment where other people are working on crafty things as well. We each bring a small snack t …

Greetings! This Meetup is for Brits and lovers of all things British! We host events of all types and sizes, from intimate British get-togethers to very large international socials. If you have ideas for British events, from British pubs to British sporting events to uniquely-British holidays, let us know - we'd love to hear from you! Thank you for checking out the New York British Social Group! We hope you can join us at a British event soon!

Cooking real, whole food is a lost art in our society. This is a group of people who meet up to teach and learn from one another various traditional food preparation techniques, including preserving the harvest, baking, fermenting, sprouting, and much more! Join us if you are enthusiastic about learning and teaching about wholesome food, whether you are a novice cook wanting to shift away from processed foods or a gourmet natural foods chef. Our bent is toward Traditional Nutrition but all view …

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE INVITE ONLY PRIVATE GROUP! Flakers are not tolerated here. We only accept 200 members so be sure to stay ACTIVE! Undoubtedly the most active Meetup on the site, with amicable foodies to boot. Love Desserts? Baking or just eating? No problem! Demographic is active young professionals 20's-30's. Rules: http://www.meetup.com/chocolovers/about

Are you a newly-converted Real Food enthusiast? Are you looking for delicious recipes, organic farms or a local Co-op to join? Do you want to meet up with others to share stories and impart experience and knowledge on newcomers? Or are you a newcomer and want to latch onto those experienced real-foodologists?? (raises hand!) Do you want to know what's the deal with that raw dairy stuff anyway? Are you looking to visit organic farms in NJ and Pennsylvania, find restaurants with grass-fed meat, or …