Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC
Take beginner cooking classes in NYC for a test drive to get rolling with the gourmet goodness. Easy-going courses led by local chefs introduce novice cooks in Harlem, Manhattan and Queens to the delicious traditions of home cooking in the Big Apple. You'll create menus that capture the adventurous spirit of the city's best metropolitan cuisine or celebrate the simplicity of family style dining. Practice fundamental techniques and learn skills you can build on while crafting menus brimming with fabulous flavor. These cooking sessions in NYC provide a perfect introduction to the joy of cooking for anyone who's ready to make the leap. Sign up for beginner cooking classes in NYC soon to make your life more delicious.
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French Croissant Making and Culinary Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create fresh, buttered French croissants in this immersive cooking class that covers essential culinary skills. Create flaky, buttery, fresh croissants in this baking-centered cooking class. Work alongside a master chef to learn the art of mixing and laminating dough and shaping it into fresh croissants. Top your...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet World of Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create Paris-Brest, indulgent truffles and buttery shortbread cookies with expert guidance in this class. Join a warm and welcoming cooking class and explore the delicious world of French pastry. Prepare a classic Paris-Brest, chocolate Champagne truffles and buttery sables, a type of shortbread cookie. You’ll be...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern Donut Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rise and shine to this tantalizing selection of morning pastries. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join a talented chef instructor for a sweet lesson in breakfast treats inspired by global favorites. Learn tips for working with different types of dough and baking techniques to craft pillowy beignets generously...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Taste of Thailand in Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare satay, mango salad, lime salmon and sorbet in a vibrant Thai cooking lesson. Take part in a cooking class that blends hands-on learning with a tropical Thai summer-inspired four-course menu, guided by a top-rated chef. Learn to make chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce, glaze salmon with lime and brown sugar,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
Around the World - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
An exciting Summer Series where teens learn advanced cooking skills and discover global culinary delights. Let your teen shine in this 5-day cooking class! Perfect for ages 12 and up, they will learn new cooking techniques, build confidence in preparing dishes, ask questions and explore exciting new menus. On the last...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional Recipes Family-Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare carne asada fajitas, guacamole, street corn and fresh tortillas from scratch. In this cooking class, discover how to build a flavorful four-course Mexican dining experience with your family. Learn to prepare carne asada fajitas, the perfect ultimate guacamole, Mexican street corn and fresh...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Carnival Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your sweet tooth to a festival of flavor with this trio of classic desserts. This hands-on cooking class will transport you to the county fair with a selection of delicious delights. Join an expert chef as you learn the secrets to frying golden funnel cakes and rolling out pie crust to stuff with gooey blueberry...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Simplicity of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fresh Italian menu from scratch with pesto, steak, farro and lemony gelato. This cooking class invites guests to dive into a flavorful Italian culinary experience, celebrating the essence of fresh seasonal ingredients with guidance from an esteemed chef. Prepare grilled marinated steak with bright salsa...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vibrant Italian Plates
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a colorful feast bursting with fresh produce and classic Italian flavors. This hands-on cooking class honors the traditions of Italian cuisine, focusing on seasonal ingredients and timeless methods. You’ll learn essential techniques for preparing crispy chicken Milanese and slowly braising greens with tangy...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Romantic Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook a French-inspired dinner together, featuring roasted chicken, truffled potatoes and crème brûlée. This cooking class invites guests to enjoy a fun and flavorful experience with French cuisine, guided by a top-rated chef. Guests will learn to make truffled pommes Anna, pan-roast chicken, prepare an...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Harvest Season Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate peak summer produce in a hearty, flavor-packed meal. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips for working with fresh, seasonal produce and proteins. Learn how chefs amp up the flavor with mustard-crusted pork chops and grilled kale accented with bacon and chiles. You’ll mix homemade aioli...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fresh Croissants: Flaky and Buttery Goodness
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of baking fresh, flaky croissants in this immersive three-hour French cooking class. Croissants are a popular French pastry; you can learn how to create them in this cooking class. Work alongside a master chef instructor to discover the art of mixing and laminating dough along with shaping and baking...
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White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do Beginner classes in NYC cost?
Beginner cooking classes in NYC vary in cost depending on the chef, the size of your group and the menu you choose. Prices for beginner culinary classes are on a tiered structure based on these and other details specific to the class. Typically, the price per person for cooking classes ranges from $59 to over $100. Refer to the top of this page for starting prices for culinary classes. You can contact our helpful concierge team at any time to learn more and plan your cooking experience.
Who are these Beginner classes suitable for?
Designed with easy-to-follow instructions and a lively atmosphere, cooking courses for beginners are suitable for anyone interested in expanding their kitchen skills or moving from beginner to experienced home chef. Cooking lessons for beginners allow families, kids and teens to work together to complete a tasty and nutritious menu while picking up valuable skills. Plan a unique evening out with family, friends and colleagues. Cooking courses are perfect for a girls’ night out, a date night or a team building experience.
What should I expect during a typical class?
First and foremost, you should expect to have a fun and engaging experience in any culinary class you choose. Beginner cooking classes in NYC are led by esteemed chefs who show up with all of the freshest ingredients, modern equipment and kitchen tools needed to create a meal reminiscent of your favorite NYC steakhouse, Little Italy eatery or Chinatown restaurant. Chefs create a lively ambiance while you watch demonstrations, follow step-by-step guidance and ask any questions you may have. After preparing a sweet, savory or spice-infused menu, you’ll have the opportunity to sample and share your creations with the group.
What Beginner techniques and skills will I master?
Have you ever dreamed of preparing a meal worthy of your favorite NYC restaurant? Depending on the cooking lessons you book, you’ll learn various culinary techniques, including knife skills, seasoning blends, grilling, wok-frying and more. You could also learn how to prepare Mediterranean seafood, Spanish tapas and Caribbean-inspired specialties. Whether it’s New York-style pizza, cheesecake and bagels or Italian bread, French pastries and Indian curry blends, you’ll pick up essential skills to recreate your favorite flavors at home. Learn how to prepare dry-aged prime steak or knead homemade dough into fresh pasta inspired by restaurants like Benjamin Steakhouse, Forsythia and I Sodi.
What are the benefits of taking a Beginner class?
The benefits of top cooking classes near you include the opportunity to learn new skills, boost current talents, gain kitchen confidence and bond with family and friends while making memories. You’ll meet new people and discover shared interests as you pursue your culinary dreams. This is a chance to join gourmet chefs who are dedicated to their craft and excited to share their skills and knowledge with others. Discover new recipes to prepare at home for friends and family. Cooking sessions are also a unique way to learn about global cuisine and cultural traditions, whether your course is held in Brooklyn, Midtown, Tribeca, Chelsea or the Upper West Side.
What types of Beginner classes/menus can I choose from?
You can choose from a wide variety of cuisines, cultures and specialized techniques in your road to culinary confidence. Explore the art of sushi making or the fun of pasta making. Learn how to simmer, sauté and flambé French favorites inspired by Balthazar, create delicately layered tiramisu in the fashion of Don Angie’s or serve up a Katz’s Deli-worthy pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. Likewise, you could choose to explore Mediterranean seafood, French pastries, Greek spanakopita, German strudel or African piri-piri chicken.
Where do the classes take place?
Local cooking lessons for beginners are held anywhere a meal can be prepared, whether it’s your place, the chef’s place or a third party even space like a hotel, banquet hall or local restaurant. Chefs who travel to your site arrive prepared and ready to go with all of the ingredients, tools and items needed to bake, grill, simmer or decorate. Refer to the destination map and venue image on each class page to help with discovering the location, whether your class is held at a cucina in Little Italy, a café in Chelsea or restaurants in Brooklyn, the East Side or Manhattan.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in NYC
Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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