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
School of Knife Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of knife work, guided by an expert with hands-on lessons. Sharpen your knife skills and boost your kitchen confidence with this engaging cooking class focused on mastering the fundamentals. Using a knife safely and efficiently opens the door to culinary opportunities. The smoother and faster you can...
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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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Romantic French Dinner Experience
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an unforgettable French spread alongside a skilled local chef. Slow down and savor the joy of preparing a traditional French menu from scratch. This hands-on cooking class highlights the beauty of simple, time-honored techniques. You’ll pan-sear a tender steak with a golden crust, whisk together a silky...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Gourmet Knife Methods
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn professional-level ways to put your most valuable kitchen tools to their best use. This hands-on cooking class is a sharp opportunity for you to hone your knife skills with classic methods and cutting-edge techniques. Discover the proper way to hold knives for a variety of kitchen tasks and practice your new...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook Sweet Tarts and Pies for This Fall Season
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the beauty of fall baking through sweet, flaky creations. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Homemade Croissants to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of buttery croissants while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Master the art of French pastry in this croissant-focused baking class. An expert chef will guide you step by step through preparing laminated dough that yields perfectly flaky layers. You’ll then bake two signature variations:...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Create Sweet Tarts and Pies This Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake holiday-worthy pies with cozy seasonal flair. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie crust cookies....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crave-Worthy Korean Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Begin a journey into Korean cuisine by taking this cooking class. Whether you want to start a new hobby in cooking or you really love Korean food, take this cooking class. Not only will your tastebuds be tantalized, but you'll also learn many new skills essential for sorts of dishes. From chewy rice cakes to wonderful...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Thanksgiving Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate festive flavors with a modern holiday spread. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a modern Thanksgiving cooking class filled with festive flavors. Cook turchetta, a juicy porchetta-style turkey breast, then prepare roasted green beans with sweet potatoes and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Tantalizing Korean Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover simply more-ish Korean style munchies Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cooking class that reveals how to craft the best of Korean restaurant favorites. Master the art of creating delicious dumplings, perfectly pleated and bursting with savory goodness, and learn to make chewy rice cakes. A chef...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Design Artisan Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare meals that are satisfying, colorful and deeply flavorful. Explore pantry staples in this Mediterranean cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to roast chicken with caramelized onion and preserved lemon, toss a carrot salad with cumin seed and feta...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Harvest Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn, laugh and share Italian recipes with your partner. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a date night cooking class filled with Italian classics. Begin with shrimp scampi served over homemade spaghetti, brighten the menu with a salad of shaved radish, fennel and...
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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.