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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Bold, Soulful French Quarter Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive New Orleans flavor through hands-on cooking. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Westchester. Guided by Chef Amalia, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled with honey butter....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Surf & Turf in Tuscany
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A perfect blend of land and sea flavors with a Tuscan twist Explore both land and sea with this Tuscan style cooking class. Join in this immersive culinary experience and discover how combining the best of both worlds delivers the sumptuous seared steak and captures the deep flavors of creamy seafood risotto. Plus,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pumpkin Vibes for Crisp Autumn Days
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the magic of pumpkin in every bite and blend. Join Chef Amalia or a talented resident chef in Westchester for a pumpkin-themed cooking class packed with fall flavor. You’ll create spiced pumpkin ice cream, baked donuts with glaze and a warm soufflé from scratch. Then, have fun building your own mini...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Heritage Cuisine From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover why rustic French cuisine is the ultimate comfort food. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make roasted cauliflower soup finished with truffle oil, haricots verts with brown butter and toasted almonds and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Become an Expert in Tuscan Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a trip into Tuscan cuisine by joining this innovative cooking class. Tuscan food is very tasty, is one of the most loved Italian cuisines and in this cooking class you can learn to grasp the techniques required to make Tuscan food. A highly skilled chef will help you to use tried and tested cookware alongside...
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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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French Classics the Rustic Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy dishes that bring warmth, simplicity and rustic French tradition. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in Westchester. Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to make roasted cauliflower soup finished with truffle oil, haricots verts with brown butter and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make French Fall Favorites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Escape to France with your partner through rich, cozy recipes. Celebrate romance in this fall-inspired French cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, craft a fragrant thyme potato gratin and create a vibrant beet and haricot vert...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Cuisine for Beginners - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook together, laugh together and dine like the French. Turn up the romance in this cozy French cooking class in Westchester. Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to prepare cast iron-seared steak with red wine reduction, a seasonal beet and green bean salad and a savory potato gratin scented with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Exquisite Dining the Italian Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make food the Italian way in this class. Italy is known for classic fine dining and in this cooking class you can make wonderful Italian dishes. You will be able to take a taste of Italy home with you after an expert chef guides you to make gourmet-style Italian food. From cavatappi pasta with pecorino cheese...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Journey Through Mediterranean Cuisine
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn to balance spices for falafels, grill meats and craft phyllo dough for baklava. This cooking class immerses you in the bright and flavorful dishes of the Mediterranean. Chef Denis will walk you through the steps to create a satisfying three-course menu inspired by the region’s culinary traditions.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Timeless Italian Recipes
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the essentials of Italian cuisine by cooking with classic recipes and techniques of the region. This cooking class offers a delicious dive into the classic flavors of Italian cuisine. Chef Kymberly will guide you through preparing a three-course menu featuring time-honored Italian recipes and...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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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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