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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Discover the Heart of Southern Comfort
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make homestyle Southern dishes that warm the soul. Indulge in classic comfort food in this hearty cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in rich red eye gravy. Then, roast broccoli with lemon and chili flakes for a flavorful veggie side....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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How to Make Chocolate Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Begin a hobby in learning to make macarons in this cooking class. Macarons were invented sometime around the 17th century and are one of the most popular desserts about, which you can learn to make in this cooking class. A world class baker will help you to adopt the art of macaron-making. You'll focus on creating...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Family Harvest Baking Adventure - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the family for a harvest-themed cooking adventure everyone will love. Celebrate the harvest season with a family-friendly baking adventure. This festive class invites kids and adults alike to get hands-on in the kitchen while learning new skills. Together, you’ll create adorable turkey cupcakes, dip cake pops...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Whip Up a Flavorful French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your guests with bistro classics full of seasonal flavor. Master the art of French bistro cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear cast iron steak and create a rich red wine sauce, then prepare creamy truffle mashed...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fall Flavors in Italy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become well-versed in the dishes and flavors in Italian cuisine for the season of autumn. Join this cooking class if you are knowledgeable about Italian cuisine so you want to make more Italian dishes or if you just want to start a new hobby. This class will focus on Autumn flavors and ingredients that are used in...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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New on Cozymeal
Bake Your Own Lattice Apple Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Put your lattice pie-making talents to work in this festive baking class. Take your apple pie skills to the next level in this interactive pie-baking class. With guidance from a professional chef, you’ll prepare a buttery crust from scratch and fill it with sweet apples enhanced by a salted caramel twist. Learn how...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Autumn Flavors From France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make this fall unforgettable with a hands-on French date night. Bring your favorite person along for a French-inspired cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, prepare a thyme-scented potato gratin and toss a beet and haricot vert salad...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make one of the finest French pastries in this fun cooking session. It is hard to dislike a flaky, soft and buttery croissant and in this cooking class, you can learn to create traditional croissants. You will find out how to make a savory style croissant and another which is sweet. You will be able to make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Cupcakes and Pasta - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover togetherness through pasta and playful desserts! Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a family cooking class filled with Italian favorites. Cook juicy chicken Parmesan smothered in tomato sauce, make creamy homemade fettuccine Alfredo and practice rolling fresh...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Autumn in Italy - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport yourself and your loved one to Italy with this seasonal date night masterclass Treat your special someone to an evening of fun, romance and fabulous Fall flavors in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a scrumptious Italian dinner. Make...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Hearty Homemade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join this class to gain the essential skills to make delicious pasta dishes. Fresh and homemade pasta is a transcendental experience and through this cooking class, you can have a delicious bowl of pasta almost every day at home. Making fresh and homemade pasta is a fun and happy experience and you can get to know...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pumpkin Chai Family Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover pumpkin chai spice in a festive baking workshop. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a seasonal baking class that’s equal parts cozy and fun. You’ll make a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie filled with warm autumn spices and topped with a golden sugar crust....
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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.