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
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Homestyle Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add exquisite Japanese sushi to your home-cooking repertoire. If you like sushi, you're sure to love this cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the art of sushi making, learning to balance flavors and work with precision, delivering to your home table a feast worthy of your favorite...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Italian Home-Style Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rustic Italian comfort cooking with warm, home-style techniques. Bring classic Italian comfort food to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare tender brasciole, creamy polenta, garlicky sautéed greens and fragrant rosemary focaccia. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you step by...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Winter Recipes From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Warm up chilly evenings with a comforting collection of wintery French dishes. Perfect for dinner parties and cozy suppers, this cooking class is full of cozy recipes straight from a French bistro. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare classic French onion soup and pan-roasted chicken breasts with tarragon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Best of Indian Cooking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Uncover the vibrant colors and flavors of Indian cooking with Chef Denis. Explore the wide range of ingredients and textures that tell a story rich in culture in this hands-on cooking class, where Chef Denis showcases time-honored Indian cooking techniques.
Begin by preparing colorful papri chaat with bright...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Cook a Flavorful Mexican Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a rich Mexican spread featuring handmade tortillas and flavorful sauces. Dive into authentic Mexican cuisine in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With hands-on guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll master birria tacos with fresh tortillas, tamales with pasilla sauce and a spiced...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Gourmet French Winter Comforts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a complete menu of comforting French dishes. Infuse your winter menu with a touch of French style at this practical cooking class. Start off with French onion soup crostini and then move onto pan-roasted chicken breast with whole grain mustard, leeks and tarragon. Your chicken is served with a quintessential...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thai-Style Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of Thailand. Led by a world-class chef, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the basics of Thai cooking as you create a 5-star, multi-course meal. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and hand-picked recipes, you’ll learn classic Thai-style flavor profiles as you...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Feast Inspired by the Lord of the Rings
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Celebrate your love of Lord of the Rings with this magnificent Middle Earth meal. The magic of JRR Tolkien's classic tale becomes a memorable meal in this exciting hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. With his imagination in high gear, he'll help you create a spread certain to enchant a proper Hobbit.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Traditional Italian Home Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a comforting Italian menu inspired by classic family cooking. Cook like an Italian in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare brasciole, polenta, garlicky greens and rosemary focaccia from scratch. You’ll practice...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Master Making Thai Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Begin a journey into the world a Thai cooking through this fun class. Discover how to create a wide range of wonderful Thai dishes using authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class. From pad thai to green curry, you will have lots of fun as a highly-rated chef will guide you and others...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Tiramisu, Classic Cannoli and More
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive right into a session exploring beloved Italian desserts. Head straight to the sweet course at this engaging cooking class led by a patisserie master. Learn how to make dough, roll and fry to make classic cannoli with a creamy filling, and create bomboloni — an Italian doughnut filled with hazelnut and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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New England Seaside Eats
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a coastal New England seafood feast with Chef Denis. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Denis will guide you as you prepare iconic dishes featuring classic New England flavors. You’ll build a rich, creamy chowder, practice making mayonnaise from scratch and bake a warm, comforting dessert....
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Chef Denis
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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.