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
Hearty Churrasco Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create steakhouse-style textures and contrast in this fun cooking class. Explore traditional Brazilian cooking in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak using churrascaria methods, sauté collard greens and fry plantains for a savory-sweet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Parisian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring French café energy to your next dinner night in this fun cooking class. Learn classic French bistro techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare a croque monsieur ham and cheese sandwich, French onion soup and an apple and fennel salad with whole-grain mustard vinaigrette. Finish...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Rustic Pizza the Neapolitan Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a Neapolitan-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn to cook a full Neapolitan-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad, polpette al forno, Neapolitan-style...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Gourmet Baking Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your baking skills in a big way during this hands-on culinary experience. This cooking class is perfect for bakers who want to take their skills to new heights by creating eye-catching, unique baked goods. An expert baker will help you reach your full potential in the kitchen, teaching you complex techniques...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Bites Cooking Week
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Treat your kid to a five-day series packed with hands-on learning in this guided session. Encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for young chefs. Over five days, kids will make pretzels, pasta, global dishes and chocolate treats while learning essential...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Flavorful Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a handmade pasta menu built around three styles in this hands-on cooking class. Cook your way through three classic pasta styles in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemony spaghettini, hearty orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Seasonal Farm-to-Table Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore farm-to-table cooking with farmers market inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook a fresh, seasonal menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make a herbed frittata with goat cheese, creamy asparagus bisque, farmers market vegetable risotto and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Cooking Across Continents
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a cooking series that introduces a new cuisine each day. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked potato tots,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Elevated Spanish Culinary Masterpieces
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy upscale Spanish dishes that you'll learn to prepare in this cooking class. In this interactive cooking class, discover the art of preparing fresh paella and other Spanish delights. You'll work alongside a five-star chef to prepare fragrant paella, stuffed dates wrapped in serrano ham and an olive oil-infused...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Parisian Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a French seasonal dinner with spring inspiration in this guided experience. Learn to cook a French-inspired spring feast in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled steak, a seasonal salad with whole grain mustard vinaigrette and rye croutons, savory tarte...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Cooking Across Continents
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen a cooking series that explores global comfort foods and classics. Explore international cuisine in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for teens ready to level up their cooking skills. Over five days, students will cook recipes like birria tacos, handmade tortellini, fish and chips and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Signature Filled Donut Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn filled donut making with an easy-to-follow format. Learn how to make bakery-style donuts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Prepare three filled donuts, including a chocolate hazelnut donut topped with chocolate hazelnut candy, a tiramisu donut with chocolate espresso...
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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.