Beginner Cooking Classes in Manhattan
New to cooking? Want to brush up on some basic culinary skills? With beginner cooking classes in Manhattan, chefs are ready to give you the knowledge needed to cook award-worthy meals. They welcome every skill level, even if you have no idea how to make your way around a kitchen! Your chef will work with you so you can learn the basics and prepare cuisines from around the globe. Grab an apron and get ready to learn! Book today.
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Team Building Activity
Italian-American Favorites
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Prepare a unique fusion of American and Italian dishes bursting with flavor. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Paul, your group will learn how to cook classic Italian-American favorites from scratch.
First, create a kale salad paired with dates, walnuts and a piquant lemony dressing. For the main dish,...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Team Building Activity
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Add new culinary techniques to your skillset and recipes to your repertoire with this menu. Authentic Mexican fare and traditional cooking techniques will be the star of this team building cooking class led by Chef Paige. You'll make a four-course traditional Mexican meal from scratch with your crew.
First, learn...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Team Building Activity
Pasta Prepared From Scratch
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Explore the basics of creating homemade pasta that takes center stage in a classic Sicilian meal. Chef Todd shares his expertise in Italian cuisine with a team building cooking class that celebrates the rustic beauty of pasta. He'll teach you and your group how to make fresh pasta from simple ingredients and dress...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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Team Building Activity
Asian Dumplings Team Building
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Craft dumplings better than your weekly carry-out in this hands-on team building cooking class. Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of three traditional Asian dumplings and the techniques to create them.
First,...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Team Building Activity
A Taste of Tuscan Fare
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get a taste of the fresh flavors of Tuscany in this team building cooking class experience. In this hands-on team building class, you'll work with Chef Paul and your team to create a classic Italian meal using the freshest ingredients.
Begin by making Chef Paul's signature speedy gnocchi. Everyone will get a...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Team Building Activity
Authentic French Fare
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Ratatouille, coq au vin and more make up this gourmet team building menu. In this interactive team building experience with Chef Todd, you and your team will learn how to create several classic French dishes.
Begin by practicing your knife skills to prepare ratatouille, which you'll bake in a balsamic-Parmesan...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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Team Building Activity
Classic Puerto Rican Cooking
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Create a vibrant menu inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine with a touch of European flair. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Todd teaches your group how to prepare bold Puerto Rican dishes with a nod to the cuisine's Spanish influence. Practice a range of skills from making sauces and stews to frying,...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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Team Building Activity
Elegant French Cooking
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bond with your team over French food as you prepare an elegant meal together. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your team will learn how to make classic French dishes under the tutelage of Chef Paul.
You'll start by working together to make a traditional French vinaigrette. For the entrée, Chef Paul...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Team Building Activity
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
To begin, craft a salad...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Mediterranean With A Modern Twist
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Shake off your dining doldrums with a dash of intriguing international flavor. Sample the best contemporary Mediterranean dishes in a hands-on cooking class featuring a delicious dinner filled with coastal favorites. Chef Paul is ready to show you how to modernize traditional recipes that today's gourmet is sure to...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Mother's Day
Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Springtime French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring romance to your cooking in this fun French cooking session. Sprinkle some French flair onto your life through this cooking class, the perfect alternative evening idea where you can learn to cook homely French dishes. You will discover how to make amazing springtime dishes through traditional French culinary...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.