Cooking Classes in New Jersey
Best Cooking Classes in New Jersey for your next culinary journey
Known as the Garden State, cooking classes in New Jersey offer an unrivalled opportunity to learn how to harness the bounty of nature. Whether you’re in Montclair, New Jersey City or exploring the Atlantic City Boardwalk, there are plenty of cooking experiences in New Jersey all within easy reach. Want to learn to cook homestyle Italian dishes? How about mastering authentic Chinese recipes? It could be that you simply want to wow your friends at your next pizza night. Whatever it is you wish to learn, an impressive line-up of esteemed local chefs are ready to guide you with fun, hands-on classes, teaching you the skills you need to up your culinary game. Sounds good? Then book your cooking class in New Jersey today!
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Taste of Thailand
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore Thai cuisine's flavours and techniques. Embark on a culinary journey through Thailand with this cooking class. Learn to make authentic Thai cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging and hands-on environment.
Cook through a four-course menu with a refreshing Southeast papaya salad and a warm...
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Chef Mary
Serving the New Jersey area
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Mother's Day
Modern Italian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make modern versions of traditional Italian dishes. Elevate your favorite Italian recipes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Adrian, who will teach you how to craft stunning plates completely from scratch. Begin by building a classic Caprese salad with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a...
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Chef Adrian
Serving the New Jersey area
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Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
The Ultimate Dumping Showdown
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Learn the art of traditional dumpling-making in a friendly culinary competition. In this team building activity, you’ll bring your group closer together with a dumpling-making experience that’s all about connection, creativity and traditional cuisine. Your group will prepare dumpling dough from scratch and learn...
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Chef Iliana
Serving the New Jersey area
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Vegan Flavors for Home Chefs
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make satisfying vegan dishes with easy-to-follow steps. This cooking class celebrates the rich and varied flavors of plant-based cuisine. Chef Afi will guide you in preparing a delicious three-course vegan menu using fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.
Begin with vegan summer rolls,...
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Chef Afi
Serving the New Jersey area
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Italian Culinary Adventure
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Embark on a journey through the culinary world of Italian cooking. Italian cooking is known for tradition that meets modernity and in this hands-on Italian cooking class led by top-rated Chef Antonio, you'll be taught how to craft beloved Italian dishes. Start your culinary journey with bruschetta al Pomodoro e...
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Verified Chef
Chef Antonio
Serving the New Jersey area
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Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Pasta Party to Create & Connect
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Roll fresh pasta, stir savory sauces and team up to build a custom pasta masterpiece. Unite your group with traditional pasta-making and friendly competition in this fun team building activity. Led by an expert chef, you’ll divide into teams to create egg pasta dough from scratch – kneading, rolling and cutting...
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Chef Iliana
Serving the New Jersey area
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Sushi Skills for Every Home Chef
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the essentials of sushi preparation from rice to presentation. Explore the art of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Afi. This engaging session introduces you to the key techniques behind crafting delicious and visually stunning sushi rolls.
Start your culinary adventure with a warm bowl...
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Verified Chef
Chef Afi
Serving the New Jersey area
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Classic French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Experience the finesse of French gastronomy in this French cooking class. Learn the secrets of French cuisine in this interactive cooking class led by Chef Antonio. In this class, you'll be guided through the basics of French cooking techniques before getting the opportunity to cook a French feast from scratch. Start...
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Verified Chef
Chef Antonio
Serving the New Jersey area
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Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Sushi Challenge
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Spark creativity and expand your culinary skills in a friendly sushi-making competition. Unleash your group's creativity and collaboration with this fun sushi-making team building activity. Guided by an expert chef, you'll master essential techniques, including seasoning sushi rice, working with nori and rolling...
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Chef Iliana
Serving the New Jersey area
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Crafting New American Delights
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Dive into the exciting world of New American cuisine. The world of New American cuisine is rich and exciting, with bold flavors that you will get to explore in this cooking class. Join top-rated Chef Antonio in this hands-on and exciting cooking class, where you'll get to explore the local ingredients that encourage...
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Chef Antonio
Serving the New Jersey area
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Mother's Day
Vegetarian Asian Dumplings
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Afi will lead you through handcrafting Asian-inspired dishes expertly created with modern techniques. Master folding skills and simple methods for crafting Asian-style recipes, as well as learning how to cook in a bamboo steamer in this hands-on cooking class. Join a world-class chef on a journey through...
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Verified Chef
Chef Afi
Serving the New Jersey area
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Fresh Egg-Free Pasta and Italian Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the secrets to creating the most scrumptious egg-free pasta with gourmet guidance. World-class Chef Afi will guide you through this hands-on cooking class for a fun experience and teach you techniques you can take home to your family. Using a pasta maker, you'll delight in the skills and secrets you uncover...
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Verified Chef
Chef Afi
Serving the New Jersey area
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in New Jersey
How much do cooking classes in New Jersey cost?
The cost for your cooking class will be determined by the session you choose, the chef conducting the course and the size of your group. Consulting the listings on this page we'll show you the beginning price and any fees that apply. A tiering structure based on head count and other course details is used to calculate final cost. You can expect to pay between $59 and $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Everyone intrigued by the possibilities of creating fantastic food is welcome into these cooking classes, regardless of their existing culinary abilities. The laid back atmosphere and encouraging instruction are perfect for beginning chefs who need a little encouragement, while the premium techniques and prime menus are perfect for helping intermediate and advanced chefs expand their repertoire. Birthday celebrations, friends' nights and evenings out become more delicious with cooking experiences that add sweetness to the moment. There are even kid and teen courses to get younger chefs into the mix. And with family fun and team building cooking sessions on the docket, the whole group can get in on the excitement of going gourmet.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Choosing from the best cooking classes in New Jersey means you can expect a top notch culinary lesson from one of the most talented chefs in the city. You'll have step-by-step instruction that lets you learn as you go, with all ingredients and tools provided for you. There's never any pressure, just encouragement to learn and enjoy the course. Share kitchen time with like-minded gourmets from around the city as yourtalent for taste and texture comes into focus. Depending on the session you choose, you may enjoy your creations in class or take home what you've made to share with friends and family.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master essential techniques like the proper use of your kitchen knives and choosing the proper pan for the task hand, as well as specialty methods like creating restaurant-level sushi and decorating cakes in the finest contemporary styles. Within each session lies a range of lessons that help make your work easier, everything from getting the most out of your tools to creating handmade garnishes. Whether you're learning how to make your own pasta from scratch in an Italian cooking class or preparing a blend of regional herbs that adds authentic Asian flare to your dishes, all cooking courses help you master methods you can use in your everyday cooking practices.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
There's an abundance of benefits to taking a cooking class New Jersey, ranging from adding to your gourmet abilities to creating magical moments with friends and family in the kitchen. You have the opportunity to work across from some of the most talented culinary creatives in town while gaining a greater sense of your own skills. You'll collect incredible recipes that are bound to become perennial favorites in your dining lineup while sharing space with passionate fellow cooks who just might become new friends. With sessions near you happening in Fishtown, Princeton Junction and beyond, you have easy access to the best of modern cooking from anywhere in town.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose from a deep list of cooking classes in New Jersey that celebrate the best of New American cuisine and East Coast seafood. For more specialized culinary creativity, you'll find courses covering French pastries, contemporary cake decorating, classic sushi, authentic handmade pasta and more. And if a premium dining experience is more your appetite, opting for prime Italian, French or Spanish cooking lessons gives you options that are just as spectacular as the menu at Toscano, Restaurant Serenade or Fornos.
Where do the classes take place?
Though top cooking classes are available all around New Jersey, the actual instruction takes place either in your place, your instructor's place or a third-party venue that's ready for cooking. You may also find classes in which the instructor is available to travel to a pre-chosen locale or workspace to conduct the session. For these courses, all materials and ingredients will be provided by the chef instructor. You can take a look at the class listing for a map image that lets you know where the class occurs.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in New Jersey
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.