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
All-American Baking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take the family along on a hands-on baking adventure. Step into the kitchen for a playful cooking class that delivers fun and tasty vibes. With the entire family in tow, you'll start by making pillowy soft whoopie pies filled with sweet, creamy frosting, then move on to rich brownie s’mores bars stacked with gooey...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional French Foodie Roots
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook a full French meal with salmon, salad, green beans and clafoutis. Enjoy the rustic elegance of French farm-to-table cuisine in this cooking class. This session teaches traditional techniques through a creative, hands-on format, guiding guests in preparing grilled salmon with lemon-dill butter, haricots...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Magnifique Anniversary
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare comforting classics with bold flavors. Experience the allure of French country flavors with a cozy hands-on cooking class. Working alongside a top-rated chef, you'll perfect a showstopping chicken dish infused with 53 cloves of slow-roasted garlic, whip up creamy mashed potatoes blended with chives and toss...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Easy Takeout Classics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create family-friendly dishes together, from dumplings to dessert. Bring the whole family together for a fun and takeout-inspired cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, this experience invites you to recreate beloved takeout-style dishes perfect for all ages and skill levels. Prepare chicken and chive dumplings...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Elegant French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refine your skills in the kitchen with delicate French flavors and classic techniques. In this elegant cooking class, you'll craft a French-inspired menu from start to finish. You'll begin by preparing Salmon en Papillote, where steamed fish is served with shaved fennel and fresh dill for a fragrant, tender dish....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bakery Sweets - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make memories in this kitchen with this hands-on baking experience. Embrace the sweet notes of fall with this cozy cooking class. Master new baking skills in the kitchen while learning from a five-star chef in an interactive environment. Prepare three different sweet treats, including delicate caramel apple tartlets,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Crafting Carbonara and More
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft handmade pasta and Italian-inspired classics. In this immersive cooking class, a seasoned chef will guide you through an exquisite Italian-inspired menu. You'll begin by crafting silky handmade pasta dough before turning it into ribbons of fettuccini for a heavenly carbonara. Next, balance the rich main with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Cooking Revisited
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make famous French cuisine in this hands-on experience. Discover the fresh flavors of Italian cuisine in this summer-themed cooking class. Learn to make seasonal dishes from a five-star chef in a hands-on environment. Start by making a fresh broccoli rabe with walnuts and shaved parmesan. For the main course,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fine French Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft comforting dishes from scratch with elegant Parisian flair. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join a talented chef to explore French cuisine in all its flavorful glory. You’ll master pan-roasting chicken infused with fine herbs and whole-grain mustard sauce, whip up luxurious truffled potato puff and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Savor Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore classic Italian dishes in this hands-on class. Master the delicate skill of making fresh pasta in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make pasta from scratch under the instruction of a five-star chef in an interactive environment. Start with a roasted broccoli salad tossed with shaved parmesan and Caesar...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Thai Street Food Adventure
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the vibrant energy of Thai street eats to your kitchen. Take a culinary tour of Thailand with a Thai street food lineup in this immersive cooking class. A world-class chef will teach you how to expertly prepare golden corn and lime fritters that deliver crispy bites with citrusy flair. Then, roll up your sleeves...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Explore French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fine dining classics inspired by French flavors. Treat your family to gourmet sweets in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make sweet treats from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Master new baking skills while making whoopie pies, decadent s'mores bars and fried...
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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.