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
Classic Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. Unlock the bold, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare favorites like chicken pad Thai with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts under the guidance of an expert chef. Finish your menu with a fragrant lemongrass...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Breakfast - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create a fun breakfast menu perfect for the whole family. Make breakfast the highlight of the day in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work together to create fun, family-friendly dishes like cloud egg nests, brown sugar peppercorn bacon and a fluffy Dutch baby topped with strawberries and lemon syrup. You’ll also...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pizza With A Twist
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a personalized pizza from scratch using fresh vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Denis, you will learn how to make pizza that is both healthy and delicious. Chef Denis will guide you through the steps of pizza-making, from the dough to the toppings, and everything in...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Tastes of Mexico
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare tacos, tamales and cake that showcase rich, traditional Mexican flavors. Discover the essence of Mexican cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare birria tacos, tamales filled with corn and poblano peppers and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Creative Dumpling Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare dumplings with clear, practical instruction at each step. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping sauces to...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Inspirational Italian For Your Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover classic dishes from Italy at an engaging kitchen session. Add some Italian inspiration to your weekly menu at a flavor-packed cooking class. You’ll practice kitchen skills to create dishes such as seared strip steak with a sauce made from pan juices enriched with Chianti and hand-rolled potato gnocchi with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Puddings, Cakes and Cookies for Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master popular global bakes and cakes at a hands-on session. When the mercury drops, this cooking class is the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. The session is great for bakers of all skill levels and provides an excellent grounding in baking and sweet treats. Sweet treats such as sumptuous sticky toffee pudding...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Seasonal Wine Country Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence crafting elevated, vineyard-style meals. Indulge in wine country flavors as you learn from a five-star chef in a lively, hands-on class. Prepare a colorful salad of baby spinach, roasted beets and goat cheese before creating a filet with a rich red wine–shallot reduction. Conclude your experience...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Essential Mexican Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create authentic Mexican dishes with step-by-step guidance in a fun, hands-on class. Experience the flavors of Mexico in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make authentic birria tacos with homemade corn tortillas, corn and poblano tamales with pasilla sauce and a decadent chocolate ancho chile cake....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Uplifting Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a sunshiny look at traditional Italian favorites at a fun cooking class. Learn how to create a classic Italian feast in a practical cooking class. Master new skills to sear strip steak and serve with a sauce made from Chianti plus potato gnocchi with walnut pesto and a fresh arugula salad on the side. Finish your...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Rustic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic Italian methods perfect for building kitchen confidence. Discover the essence of Italian home cooking as you craft rosemary grilled chicken under a brick. Create a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto and complement it with perfectly roasted broccolini. A delicate lemon polenta cake brings the meal to a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Cozy Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Banish the cold with these deliciously cozy winter bakes and puddings. When only comforting, rich puddings and treats will do, this is the cooking class you need. You’ll increase your baking skills and add classic recipes to your catalog as you prepare unctuous sticky toffee pudding and a fabulously melting brown...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.