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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Elegant French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master new skills with this French culinary experience. Discover the classic flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare succulent seared scallops with champagne buerre blanc. Next, craft green beans almondine and truffled...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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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A Fine French Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away for a French meal in this cooking class. Nothing says romance quite like French cooking and in this cooking class, you and your date will learn how to prepare a French meal. The gourmet chef will start you off by practicing searing scallops with an aromatic beurre blanc sauce. Master the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Homestyle Pizzeria - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
No need to order in to enjoy pizza night at home Make dinner a family affair in this cooking class designed for both children and parents to enjoy! Starting with something easy that everyone loves, you'll be making pizza completely from scratch. Together you’ll learn to create a homemade dough, layer on all your...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Vino & Dine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover romance with this culinary experience. Make date night spectacular with this sushi-themed cooking class. Learn to make fresh rolls from a five-star chef while having a blast with your partner. Master new skills in the kitchen, like cooking sushi rice and slicing fish, while preparing three different rolls....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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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Culinary Classics - Date Night:
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy some culinary classic with your date in this cooking class/ Treat your loved one to an extra special experience with this date night culinary classic cooking class. A gourmet chef will guide you through the process of making a restaurant-quality meal. Start with a pork Wellington and some roasted seasonal...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Create Sweet Tarts and Pies This Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake holiday-worthy pies with cozy seasonal flair. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie crust cookies....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook Sweet Tarts and Pies for This Fall Season
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the beauty of fall baking through sweet, flaky creations. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Westchester. Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tantalizing Korean Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover simply more-ish Korean style munchies Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cooking class that reveals how to craft the best of Korean restaurant favorites. Master the art of creating delicious dumplings, perfectly pleated and bursting with savory goodness, and learn to make chewy rice cakes. A chef...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crave-Worthy Korean Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Begin a journey into Korean cuisine by taking this cooking class. Whether you want to start a new hobby in cooking or you really love Korean food, take this cooking class. Not only will your tastebuds be tantalized, but you'll also learn many new skills essential for sorts of dishes. From chewy rice cakes to wonderful...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fine Italian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the very best of fine dining with an Italian feast Taste of Italy’s best flavors with this immersive cooking class. For the opportunity to discover ingredients that may be new to you, including corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta and pecorino, a hard cheese made with sheep’s milk, this experience is unmissable....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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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
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
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