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
Create Classic Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create the creme de la creme of French breakfast pastries in this croissant class Learn how to fold and roll butter into your croissant dough to achieve the perfect lamination in this practical cooking class. A five-star chef will share their tips and tricks to help you create croissants that wouldn’t look out of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine and learn how to make its signature dishes. During this engaging cooking class, you’ll discover the basics of Thai cooking. Blending different ingredients and spices, you’ll create exquisite meals that range from salty and spicy to sour and sweet. A five-star chef will...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Simple Pasta From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch In this cooking class, you’ll discover that there’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. A chef instructor will show you how to create the perfect pasta dough. Then, you’ll create flavorful fillings and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Perfect Pizza - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Become familiar with pizza-making techniques through this family-oriented cooking session. Learn to make pizza, not just on your own but as a family through this cooking class that will be enjoyable for all. Kids and adults will both learn essential techniques that are well-known in pizzerias. From creating homemade...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Signature Thai Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get ready to go on a culinary journey exploring Thai's traditional cooking recipes. During this cooking class, dive into Thai gastronomy, uncovering its signature ingredients. With a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy elements, Thai cuisine offers a tapestry of vibrant flavors. Under the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Wonders of France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Instead of going to a restaurant, why not learn to make food on a date. Join this cooking class to spend your evening learning new culinary skills, but also to have a non-traditional date night. You and a special someone will learn to make romantic French food to create a meal fit for an amazing date night. You'll be...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fabulous French Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of France together with your loved one Treat your date to a cooking class experience filled with delicious food from France. The main star will be seared salmon with a homemade saffron hollandaise sauce and a side of herbes de Provence steamed rice. To follow, indulge in a winter salad with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Prepare an Inviting Family Style Mexican Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create soul-satisfying Mexican meals perfect for cozy nights. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Whip Up a Lively Family Style Mexican Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence in the kitchen with authentic Mexican comfort dishes. Turn up the flavor in this fun Mexican cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then load them up with sizzling carne asada fajitas. You’ll also prepare guacamole,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bold, Soulful French Quarter Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive New Orleans flavor through hands-on cooking. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Creole-Inspired Flavors to Explore
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook like a French Quarter local with festive, soulful flair. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in NYC. Led by Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pumpkin Vibes for Crisp Autumn Days
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the magic of pumpkin in every bite and blend. Join Chef Amalia or a talented resident chef in White Plains (Westchester) for a pumpkin-themed cooking class packed with fall flavor. You’ll create spiced pumpkin ice cream, baked donuts with glaze and a warm soufflé from scratch. Then, have fun building...
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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.