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’S PLACE
Romantic French Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
What could be more romantic than a gourmet French dinner for two? Treat your favorite foodie to a date night cooking class that will see you both take your skills to the next level. Start by making porcini crusted steak with Béarnaise sauce and sides of beet salad with goat cheese and lemony green beans. Finish your...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an Italian date-night feast together with simple, chef-guided techniques. Bring a taste of Italy to your evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Together with your partner, you’ll prepare burrata and peperonata crostini, chicken saltimbocca with Marsala sauce and creamy Parmigiano polenta. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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
Make a Cozy Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook crostini, saltimbocca and tiramisu while learning simple Italian techniques. Cook side by side with your partner in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) and enjoy a true Italian experience. Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make burrata and peperonata crostini,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Pastry Skills Builder
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect your pastry skills and make a range of sweet treats. Explore the French tradition of parfait patisserie at an immersive cooking class devoted to fine pastry. You’ll be taught by a chef tutor to make a buttery puff pastry that’s transformed into crisp palmiers with a citrus sugar twist. You’ll also learn...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Homemade Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential skills for crafting golden, chewy loaves. Experience the joy of homemade bread in a class designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Master the secrets behind perfectly chewy interiors and beautifully crackled crusts. Finish by pairing your loaves with roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs and silky...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Perfecting the French Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join this hands-on class to refine your pastry-making skills and immerse yourself in French baking. Explore the world of French pastries in this hands-on cooking class, where you will make three delightful treats. You will craft fleur de sel caramels, perfectly crisp lemon-sugared palmiers and indulgent...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic New Orleans Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the sweet charm of New Orleans baking with guided, hands-on steps. Bring the flavors of the Big Easy to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make classic New Orleans treats, including mini king cakes, pecan pralines and fluffy beignets. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Festive New Orleans Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn timeless techniques central to New Orleans cooking. Explore the soulful cuisine of New Orleans in a class designed to immerse you in bold flavors and dynamic techniques. Cook savory classics and finish with sweet, flaming desserts that capture the city’s spirit. Perfect for curious newcomers and Creole...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic New Orleans Dessert Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Southern baking through hands-on, flavorful recipes. Enjoy a taste of Louisiana in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make three classic desserts: mini king cakes, pecan pralines and sugar-dusted beignets. You’ll gain hands-on experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vibrant Indian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic Indian cooking through essential hands-on techniques. Discover the rich flavors of Indian cuisine in this immersive hands-on cooking class. Learn how to balance spices and seasonings to elevate traditional regional dishes. Create homemade flatbreads, chicken tikka masala and savory shrimp you’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic French Bistro Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a classic French bistro meal using simple, traditional techniques. Experience the charm of a classic French bistro in this immersive cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional French onion soup, pan-roasted chicken with cognac sauce, and French beans with lemon vinaigrette. End your meal with a perfectly...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.