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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Fresh Pasta - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Seasonal Family Cooking Dive into summer with this family-friendly cooking class. Learn to create fresh seasonal dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging hands-on environment. Cook through a multi-course menu of restaurant-quality dishes featuring fresh summer produce. Enjoy an appetizer, entree and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Revolution Flavor Fest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Ignite your inner Parisian chef through buttery puffs, sizzling scallops and torch-kissed desserts. From savory cheese puffs to silky crème brûlée, this cooking class showcases the techniques behind France's most beloved dishes. You'll sear scallops to golden perfection and balance bitter endive with champagne's...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Surf and Turf - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Steakhouse Cuisine Shower your date with steaks and seafood in this date night cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as searing a steak or poaching delicate seafood. Cook through a decadent...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Passionate Parisian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the essence of Parisian dining, where rustic simplicity meets sophisticated techniques. This intimate cooking class transports couples to the heart of Paris through beloved bistro classics. Master the art of pan-roasting chicken in a fragrant wine sauce, prepare vibrant green beans with citrus and craft a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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South American Steakhouse
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Latin Flavors Explore the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen such as searing steaks and making hearty steakhouse sides. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an exciting environment. Cook through multiple courses...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Baking Techniques Master the art of French patisserie in this exciting baking class. Learn to create delicate French pastries from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as piping decorations and baking cakes from scratch while having a blast. Learn to bake...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Garden Gourmet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase a farmer’s bounty with the finesse of an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class celebrates fresh, seasonal produce with a colorful menu bursting with flavor. Guided by the chef, you’ll brush up on essential skills from knife cuts to grilling. Learn to highlight peak produce with tips from the chef while...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Taste of Summer - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Seasonal Pasta Enjoy quality time with your family in this exciting summer cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, kneading pasta dough and making fresh sauces from scratch....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Calzones and Pizza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Family Friendly Pizza Making Bring the family along to this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pizza dough from scratch like a professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, kneading dough and making homemade sauce while under the instruction of a five-star professional chef....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seafood and Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Surf and Turf Sweep your partner off their feet with a romantic surf and turf cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as searing steaks, chopping vegetables and crafting a delicious dessert. This experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Baking Bonanza - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Give your child the gift of culinary creativity while learning key baking and safety skills. This cooking class is a great opportunity for your child to develop their kitchen skills and creativity with a chef instructor. Your kids will be in safe hands as they learn to become more confident in the kitchen and prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Latin Steaks Dive into the zesty flavors of South America with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Sear steaks, chop vegetables and sautee homemade sauces while having a blast in the kitchen. Cook through a multi-course...
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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
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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