Cooking Classes in NYC
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey
Immerse yourself in the Big Apple’s dynamic food culture with a variety of cooking classes in NYC. Whether it's rolling bagels, crafting fresh pasta or learning classic New York-style pizza, there's something for every taste and skill level. Led by skilled chefs across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers and Queens, these hands-on lessons make it easy to explore new techniques and cuisines. For an unforgettable night out, try a couples' class or give the gift of a culinary experience that creates lasting memories. With diverse cooking courses in New York City, from beginner lessons to expert challenges, it's the perfect way to spark a love for cooking. Join today and unlock your culinary potential with one of the many cooking lessons in New York City that will bring out your inner chef.
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Southern Cooking With Flair
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore the intricacy and variety of Southern cuisine with Chef Kymberly. In this interactive class with Chef Kymberly, you'll learn the art of blending spices while cooking three authentic Southern dishes, each chock full of bold flavors and highlighted by fresh ingredients.
You'll begin by preparing spicy,...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Fresh Pasta 101
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Indulge your taste buds while learning the celebrated craft of pasta making. The menu of this cooking class represents a journey through the heart of Italian culinary tradition, tailored for those who wish to immerse themselves in the art of Italian cooking. Each dish, from the vibrant mozzarella Caprese to the...
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Chef Ivan 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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Flavorful Mediterranean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create vibrant Mediterranean dishes together in this date night class. Enjoy a flavorful night out in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work side by side with your partner as you sauté shrimp seasoned with Mediterranean spices, prepare pine nut couscous with roasted garlic aioli and grill marinated zucchini with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Mexican Inspiration
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Draw inspiration from the colorful ingredients and bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with Chef Denis. The kitchen fills with the aroma of roasted chili peppers and the fresh tang of lime in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. The chef will teach you how to balance the vibrant flavors of this iconic cuisine...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Make a Delicious Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rich Italian flavors while learning simple, satisfying techniques. Create an authentic Italian meal from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With help from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare a five-course spread featuring crostini with burrata and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Cozy Mediterranean Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a flavorful date-night menu with expert, step-by-step guidance. Create a fresh and vibrant menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will cook Mediterranean-style shrimp, couscous with garlic aioli and grilled zucchini...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Creative Croissant Masterclass
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build the perfect breakfast repertoire with flaky buttery pastries. Learn to make patisserie quality croissants and pastries at this technique focussed cooking class. You’ll pick up new skills from a professional chef including making and kneading dough and laminating it with butter. Then, you’ll use your...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 13-20
Rustic French Fusion
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take a culinary journey around the world with your team and craft foods with French flair. Gather your team and prepare a curated French fusion menu in this hands-on corporate cooking class. Chef Denis will guide you through eclectic recipes inspired by global flavors.
First, your team will prepare a Moroccan...
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Chef Denis
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Classic French Pastry Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore classic French baking through hands-on pâtisserie techniques. Learn the art of classic French baking in this immersive pastry-focused class. With guidance from a skilled pastry chef, you’ll craft three elegant desserts inspired by a traditional pâtisserie. Create Fleur de Sel caramels, delicate lemon-sugar...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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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Dim Sum Traditions - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore why dim sum is the perfect sharing dish at an insightful date night session. Discover why dim sum translates as ‘touch the heart’ at this date night cooking class. Perfect for sharing with your other half, you’ll follow the chef tutor’s instructions to make dough, fill, fold and cook to make crispy...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do cooking classes in NYC cost?
Your cost for each cooking class will be different, depending on the chef, the size of your group and the session you take. You'll find the starting price and fees on this page next to each listed class, with a tiering structure applied based on headcount and class details. For most classes, you can expect to pay between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are perfect for anyone who wants to have an unforgettable time with colleagues and loved ones. All skill levels are welcome. Beginning cooks can enjoy cooking classes that walk them step-by-step through the fundamentals of handmade cuisine, while experienced cooks will find intermediate and advanced sessions that take their talents to the next level. With cooking lessons for kids and teens, younger chefs can get their kitchen adventures underway. And with celebratory classes on the calendar, anyone can celebrate a birthday, share a date night or anniversary creating delicious fare or bring friends together for a special evening together.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With the best cooking classes in NYC to choose from, you can expect first-rate instruction from a local superstar chef with expertise in gourmet creativity. And of course, you can expect to have an unforgettable time with likeminded foodies while learning new cooking skills. All ingredients and tools needed for the session are provided, making it easy for you to focus on the step-by-step lessons as they unfold. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks in an engaging setting that sets everyone up for success. Depending on the session you choose, you will have time to settle in after instruction to dine on what you've created with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master everything from pasta making to modern baking, from the art of sushi to the craft of handmade pastries. Every session contains a set of smaller lessons that help you bring your creations to life, skills such as proper knife use and effective flavor layering. You'll even find specialty courses that focus on masterful grilling and artisanal charcuterie creation. And thanks to courses covering steakhouse specialties, seafood favorites and European classics, you'll use your new talents to create dishes .
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Connecting with your best friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues for a fun time is incredibly rewarding—especially while learning new skills you can use in your everyday life. The benefits of taking cooking classes range from gaining confidence with your kitchen abilities to learning how to enhance your home cooking regimen. Work with top talent from around NYC while sharpening your skills, explore cultures and cuisines you've always wanted to sample, add new recipes to your personal cookbook, and more. You'll also enjoy the camaraderie of working side-by-side with fellow cooks who share your love of creating great food, whether you sign up for SoHo cooking courses or schedule classes in Brooklyn.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from popular global cuisines like Italian, French and Mediterranean or pick something closer to home like NYC-style steakhouse and coastal seafood specialties. You can also check into specialty classes that hone in on sushi making, pasta making, cake decorating, artisan baking, desserts and more. With instructors drawing inspiration from restaurants around the city that rival the menus at spots like Scarpetta and Le Bernardin, you can select culinary classes in exciting contemporary dining options as well.
Where do the classes take place?
Most of the top cooking classes in NYC take place in either a premium third-party venue, the chef’s place, or your place. You may also find courses in which your chef instructor travels to a chosen venue or office space for onsite cooking experiences in your choice of locale. If the chef comes to your location, they will bring everything that is needed for the class from the equipment to the ingredients. Checking the venue image and destination map shown on each class page will clue you in on the location of the course, whether it's a baking workshop in Queens, a pasta lesson in Little Italy or a sushi class in Chelsea.
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.