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.
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-40
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Add new culinary techniques to your skillset and recipes to your repertoire with this menu. Authentic Mexican fare and traditional cooking techniques will be the star of this team building cooking class led by Chef Paige. You'll make a four-course traditional Mexican meal from scratch with your crew.
First, learn...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
New on Cozymeal
Craft Pasta With Your Crew - NYC
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in NYC. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in NYC, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before simmering sauces...
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Local Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-40
Asian Dumplings Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Craft dumplings better than your weekly carry-out in this hands-on team building cooking class. Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of three traditional Asian dumplings and the techniques to create them.
First,...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 18-30
Handpicked Italian Favorites
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Gather your team around the pizza oven for a build your own Italian night. With Chef Kymberly to share the techniques and flavor pairings classic to Italian cuisine, your team can draw inspiration for their own personalized dishes.
For a tangy, crunchy start, bite into a flavor-packed bruschetta topped with bright...
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Chef Kymberly
Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-40
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
To begin, craft a salad...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
New Year
Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Use fresh ingredients to create a handful of traditional Mediterranean recipes. Learn the basics of creating a four-course vegetarian Mediterranean meal in this cooking class. Packed with Grecian flavors, Chef Jamie will teach you baking and roasting methods to keep each dish light and healthy.
You'll begin with a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
New Year
Celebration of Global Eats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sample dishes from all around the global in this celebration of blended cuisine. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine combines exciting elements from several regional cuisines into one spectacular meal. Her expertise in world cuisine will open your eyes to delicious possibilities and bring the richness of...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Cooking Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build everyday cooking confidence with simple, essential techniques. Build your kitchen confidence in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn key techniques every home cook should know, from searing steak with herbed butter to perfecting a crisp salad and balanced vinaigrette. You’ll also make creamy truffled...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Modern Skills for Home Cooks
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make restaurant-quality dishes using approachable cooking techniques. Learn to cook like a pro in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) focused on everyday essentials. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared steak with herbed butter, a crisp salad with house-made vinaigrette,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Italian Comfort Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build your Italian cooking foundation with cozy, satisfying dishes. Discover the secrets of traditional Italian cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make a comforting menu featuring brasciole, creamy polenta, sautéed greens...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Italian Cuisine Made Simple
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Explore the essentials of Italian cuisine with classic dishes and techniques. This cooking class with Chef Denis offers an immersive experience into the world of Italian cuisine. Learn to create a three-course menu that captures the heart of Italy’s culinary traditions.
Begin with bruschetta featuring ripe...
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Chef Denis
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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.