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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Dim Sum With Friends
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Literally translated as ‘touch the heart’, dim sum are perfect to share with loved ones. In this enlightening cooking class, you’ll discover the skills you need to make delicious dim sum, from rolling out dough to filling, folding and steaming. You’ll prepare a range of sweet and savory fillings and, by the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Delicious Dumplings: Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own tasty dumplings with a variety of fillings In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover the secrets to making perfect dumplings. You'll learn everything from shaping and folding to intricate pleating and steaming. An experienced chef will show you how to prepare dough for wrappers and whip up...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Beef Wellington Perfection - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet delight, mirroring the flavors of premier restaurants with a homemade Beef Wellington. During this cooking class, you’ll learn how to transform any dinner into a luxurious English feast. An expert chef will teach you professional techniques for making the perfect beef Wellington with a crusty...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Handmade Ravioli Masterclass
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Never reach for ready-made ravioli again! Join our hands-on cooking class to prepare fresh, from-scratch ravioli. A chef instructor will show you how to make two types of this delightful stuffed pasta. Choose between butternut squash ravioli with cider cream sauce and three cheese ravioli with pancetta and tomato...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Making Your Own Ravioli is Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get hands on practice making ravioli from scratch in a fun session. Learn how to make a quick dinner, Italian style, at this ravioli cooking class. Guided by the chef instructor, you’ll prepare pasta dough and roll and shape it into two unique ravioli dishes: butternut squash with cream sauce and three cheese with a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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World Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover global bread traditions in this hands-on baking class. Travel the globe through bread in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Begin by baking Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah for a nutty, aromatic bite. Then, create Italian focaccia infused with rosemary and roasted garlic before finishing with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make World Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover global flavors in this bread-making workshop. Discover breads from around the world in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to bake Middle Eastern flatbread sprinkled with dukkah, then prepare classic focaccia seasoned with rosemary and roasted garlic. End with soft potato...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover timeless Italian classics in this hands-on cooking class. Celebrate the essentials of Italian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You’ll master spaghetti alla carbonara with creamy sauce and crisp pancetta, toss a refreshing shaved fennel and pear salad and prepare juicy chicken picatta with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian Kitchen Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy bold Italian flavors in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Discover Italian classics in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn to craft spaghetti alla carbonara the traditional way, balance crisp shaved fennel with sweet pear in a refreshing salad and prepare golden chicken picatta...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Thanksgiving Essential Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take on Thanksgiving cookery with ease this year Learn essential techniques and create your own impressive Thanksgiving feast with this engaging cooking class! Led by a skilled chef, you'll perfect the art of herb brining and roasting to achieve juicy and flavorful results. Discover the secrets to making pillowy soft...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Master Thanksgiving Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build Thanksgiving fundamentals from mashed potato to gravy. Gear up for the holiday season at a cooking class devoted to building Thanksgiving skills. You’ll build confidence as you follow the chef instructor’s directions to make herb-brined roast chicken, smooth and creamy mashed potato and the perfect gravy....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Irresistible French-Style Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of French pastries in this croissant class and elevate your baking skills Discover how to expertly fold and roll butter into your croissant dough for the perfect lamination in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will reveal their top secret tips and techniques to help you bake croissants that...
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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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