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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Kids Cooking Series
Teen Kitchen Challenge - Summer Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Sharpen your skills and cook with confidence. Get your teens cooking gourmet meals for you with this 4-day cooking class series focused on more challenging recipes. They’ll discover techniques for ingredient selection, searing meats, curating sauces and even making handmade pasta. Give them the gift of confidence,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Authentic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a romantic Italian dinner, including fresh pasta, steak tagliata and panna cotta. Nothing is more romantic than preparing an Italian menu together in a cooking class. Learn the story behind each dish, improve your kitchen skills and create a traditional menu with a top-rated chef. Make steak tagliata...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Indian Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make your favorite South-Asian dishes from scratch during this hands-on cooking class. Experience the powerful flavors of Indian cuisine in this highly interactive cooking class! Led by an expert chef instructor, you'll learn how to create signature spicy dishes from South Asia using traditional methods...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Delicious Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the process of making a perfect batch of donuts from scratch during this class. This cooking class is the ultimate celebration of everyone's favorite circular treat: the donut! An expert chef will lead you on your donut journey, helping you with everything from the frying process to adding the filling and the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Sunshine Italian Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Head outdoors with a stunning menu of Italian al fresco recipes. If you love picnics and outdoors dining then this al fresco cooking class is a summer essential. You’ll discover fresh recipes that enhance summertime ingredients, such as lightly grilled asparagus with lemon, tomato salad with herby basil vinaigrette...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Bakes & Treats - Kids' 4-Day Culinary Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
A week full of baking, creativity and skill-building awaits your child in this hands-on series. Watch your child’s confidence soar with this cooking class. Your kids will create delicious sweet and savory treats, guided by a top-rated chef. They will learn baking skills, master techniques and practice kitchen safety...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian American Favorites - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family to this engaging class, and celebrate the world of Roman cuisine. If your family can't get enough Italian food, this is the cooking class for you! Kids and adults will love this hands-on experience, where a skilled chef instructor will help you and your family create a comforting array of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Bold Bites: Teen Edition
$250
Cooking Class
$250
This four-day summer camp lets teens safely experience cooking and baking in a professional kitchen. Challenge your teen to become a confident cook with a four-day cooking class series. This culinary experience introduces teens ages 12 and older to essential kitchen skills that foster creativity. From crafting pasta...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mastering Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn the fundamental knife skills from the professionals in the industry. Learn to chop like a professional in this hands-on cooking class. Discover tried and true knife handling techniques under the instruction of a top-notch chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as julienning vegetables,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian Comfort Foods - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
The kid-friendly cooking class will teach the whole family how to make classic Italians dishes. Bring the whole family to this hands-on cooking class and experience the comforting magic of Italian cuisine. A five-star chef instructor will help you and your family create an authentic Italian-American feast from...
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White Plains
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Moroccan Spread - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master Moroccan ingredients such as couscous and preserved lemons at this date night session. Take a culinary journey through Morocco with this hands-on cooking class that’s perfect for couples. Guided by the expert chef, you’ll have a lot of fun as you learn to prepare fluffy couscous and roast chicken with onion...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Knife Handling
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn Knife Skills Master the art of using a chef's knife in this exciting cooking class. Learn to chop and slice like a professional in an engaging hands-on experience taught by a five-star chef. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu of restaurant-quality dishes. Don't miss out on...
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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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