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
Rustic Bread Making Skills
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore the basics of proofing and dough development in this hands-on cooking class. Create beautifully braided breads in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate cinnamon babka, challah and a braided wreath with pearled sugar. Along the way, you’ll practice...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Supper en Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy an unforgettable session preparing a French-inspired steak dinner for two. During this romantic Parisian cooking class for couples, you’ll master searing steak on a cast iron and learn the secrets to making a rich wine sauce using the pan juices. You’ll also discover how to make a fresh vinaigrette with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make a Festive Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate date night together with French inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Cook a French-inspired menu together in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill, roast potatoes with herbs and finish with classic crêpes Suzette. Chef Emily or a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Master Stunning French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create French macarons in a baking session that feels achievable. Learn precision pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Make classic French macarons and fill them with cassis buttercream and lemon curd, plus dark chocolate ganache finished with toasted pistachios. Chef Amalia...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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It's Spring in Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover your passion for Italian food through this cooking class. Embark on a journey in Italian cuisine through this innovative and fun cooking class. Whether you love Italian food or you want to discover a new love for this cuisine, this cooking class is for you. An expert chef will guide you through this class...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Southern France Searing Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors of France and learn searing techniques in this immersive cooking class. Join our internationally-inspired cooking class to explore the flavors of Provence and the French Riviera! Learn to cook seared chicken with capers, olives and roasted lemons, prepare a simple salad with French vinaigrette,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Garden-Fresh Spring Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a springtime menu centered on seasonal ingredients in this guided experience. Celebrate spring flavors in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled artichokes with basil aioli, Tuscan kale salad and a smooth lemon tart....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Couples French Flair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor your date night with authentic French recipes. Enjoy the essence of French cuisine in an intimate cooking class for a date night. You'll learn traditional Parisian techniques for creating top-notch recipes, with your partner and other couples. This class promises a hands-on experience that will ignite your...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flavorful Mediterranean Dessert Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make Mediterranean desserts in one focused session. Build confidence with traditional dessert techniques in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare baklava, tiramisu and Basque cheesecake while learning how to balance sweetness, texture and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Braided Breads From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create elegant braided loaves with step-by-step guidance in this hands-on cooking class. Learn essential bread-braiding techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll work with enriched doughs to make chocolate cinnamon babka, classic challah and a braided wreath finished with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Relaxed Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make an Italiano feast of cozy favorites. Develop essential skills rooted in comforting Italian cuisine at this engaging cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll master making crisp chicken Parmesan and a flavorful tomato sauce. You’ll also discover the secrets to crafting fresh pasta from scratch...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make a Classic Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a Parisian-inspired date night dinner together in this hands-on cooking class. Enjoy a romantic evening of French cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will make salmon en papillote, perfectly roasted herb...
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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.