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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Steakhouse-Inspired Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your special someone with classic steakhouse favorites. Craft comforting indulgence for two in this date night cooking class with a smoky touch. You’ll work together to perfectly sear steak like the experts, finishing it with rich gorgonzola-shallot butter. For a velvety, savory side, you'll prepare creamed...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Comforting & Crowd-Pleasing Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare comfort food classics with a gourmet twist. In this energetic cooking class, an esteemed chef will guide you through a lineup of bold, comforting dishes perfect for any crowd. You'll begin by baking homemade soft pretzels served with gooey, warm beer cheese, then spice things up with crispy buffalo cauliflower...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Homemade Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate bold, hearty dishes reminiscent of summer in Italy. Channel summer evenings in Italy with a cozy cooking class. In this chef-led session, you’ll prepare juicy pork chops topped with lively salsa verde, paired with a creamy wild mushroom risotto that’s rich and earthy. You’ll balance the meal with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Flavorful Korean BBQ
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring home the scrumptious flavors of Korea. Don your apron and fire up the grill to explore the savory-sweet flavors that define Korean cuisine in this exciting cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll sharpen your food-handling skills while making grilled bulgogi beef lettuce wraps and perfect your technique...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Refined Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the art of fine dining with delicate, luxurious dishes. Elegant techniques meet a menu designed to impress in this immersive cooking class. With guidance from a highly skilled chef, you'll start by pan-searing scallops to a beautiful golden crust, topped with a luxurious Champagne-infused butter sauce....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Lovers in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French fare. Shower your date with the romance of a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make French classics from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Create lasting memories together while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start by searing jumbo scallops topped with beurre...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Wine Country Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sip, sauté and stir up something special together. Get whisked away to the vineyards of Italy with a date night cooking class for two. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a rich Chianti sauce, assemble a vibrant beet salad with tangy goat cheese and Cabernet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Table Side With Chef - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gourmet fare for two. Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic date night cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a dazzling pork wellington served with roasted seasonal vegetables and farro. Make your night extra sweet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
The Ultimate Pasta Showdown
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Join Chef Jimi for a competitive pasta-making class, blending teamwork, creativity and culinary skill. Gather your team for a pasta-making team building activity that turns the heat up! Under the expert guidance of Chef Jimi, this culinary adventure invites a dash of competition to the mix.
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Journey Through Mediterranean Cuisine
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn to balance spices for falafels, grill meats and craft phyllo dough for baklava. This cooking class immerses you in the bright and flavorful dishes of the Mediterranean. Chef Denis will walk you through the steps to create a satisfying three-course menu inspired by the region’s culinary traditions.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Dinner From France
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Develop your skills in French cuisine effortlessly. Explore the renowned culinary techniques of the French in this special cooking class. Learn to create five-star dishes from Chef Pierre in an engaging learning environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while enjoying a multi-course menu.
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Chef Pierre
Serving the NYC area
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Wonderful Feast
$165
Team Building Activity
$165
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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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.