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.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Sweet Cupcake Memories - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Welcome summer fun with delicious cupcake creations. This interactive cooking class will unlock your culinary creativity with a delightful duo of homemade cupcakes. A talented chef will teach you expert tips for mixing batters and frostings packed with memorable flavor combinations. Top fragrant banana cupcakes with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Teens Cooking Series
Teen Taste Lab: Global Kitchen Edition
$299
Cooking Class
$299
International flavors and traditional dishes are on the menu for this fun teen summer series. Turn up the heat in this taste-focused teen cooking class series where students 12 and older explore a new international cuisine each day. They’ll master knife skills, sautéing, mixing, baking and food safety with help...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Dim Sum Classics with Friends
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a dim sum feast to share with friends in this hands-on and immersive class. Dim sum is best enjoyed with others, and when you learn to prepare these fresh dumplings, you'll be ready to share them with friends. Walk through the process of creating two types of dumplings with a master chef. You'll form, fold,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pizza Palooza - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Pizza Making Take family bonding to a new level in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make delicious pizza from scratch while learning from a five-star professional chef. Recieve engaging educational instruction in the kitchen while gaining new skills such as kneading dough, and slicing pizza toppings. Make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Ocean and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft a twist on steak and seafood in this date night cooking class. This date night cooking class features steak and seafood. You'll work as a pair with a master chef to learn culinary techniques for grilling a juicy steak, cooking to your liking, and creating delectable, sweet, flaky crab cakes. For...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet Frosted Moments - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up banana and lemonade cupcakes with delightful buttercreams in a family-friendly experience. Get the family together for this baking adventure cooking class filled with fun and laughter. This family-focused experience centers on cupcakes and is led by an esteemed chef who will show you all the ins and outs of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
Bold Bakes - Teens' Masterclass Series
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Experience 5 days of baking mastery! Take your teen's baking skills to the next level in this hands-on 5-day cooking class series! Teens eager to master advanced techniques will be guided by an expert, learning skills like laminating dough, filling pastries and crafting artisan breads. Your child will end the week...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Dim Sum For Sharing With Friends
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of creating dim sum classics that are perfect for sharing with friends. Frequently serviced in sets of three, the dim sum classics that you'll create in this cooking class are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing. Work alongside a five-star chef as you form, fold, pleat and steam dumplings. Then,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Skillet Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Swap the pasta pot for a skillet in this innovative lesson. This interactive cooking class reimagines classic pasta with enticing recipes prepared in a skillet on the stovetop or grill. Fire up a pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, then practice layering a skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta. A classic Caesar...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Popular Steakhouse Pairings - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a refined surf and turf menu with your partner in this date night class. Classic steaks and succulent seafood make a lovely pairing, and you'll learn essential techniques for creating both in this date night cooking class. Work alongside a five-star chef and your partner to build a refined surf and turf dinner...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Homemade Pastas and Fragrant Sauces
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of creating fresh pasta in this hands-on master chef cooking class. Homemade pasta just tastes better, and you can learn how to create it in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the essentials, from mixing and rolling dough to cutting noodles and creating creamy fillings for your ravioli. A nutty brown...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Teens Cooking Series
Teen Baking Workshop: Advanced Techniques
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Teens will create challenging baking recipes from scratch with advanced culinary techniques. Teens aged 12 and older will refine their techniques and expand their baking repertoire in this five-day cooking class series. Guided by a gourmet pastry chef, students will bake with precision, balancing sweetness, texture,...
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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.