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
French Celebration Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic French dishes from a top-notch chef. Dive into the famous world of French flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills while cooking a multi-course menu and having a blast in the kitchen. Start with a frisée and apple salad with goat cheese and walnuts. For the main course,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Authentic Italian Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a slow-simmered feast with bold flavor and charm. Whip up Italian comfort food from scratch and dig into fresh new recipes in this hands-on cooking class. Working with a top-rated chef, you'll perfect your technique for preparing tender beef shanks, braised with zesty herb gremolata. Next, you'll garnish a bed...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Savoring Best of Spain
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Learn to make the most iconic dishes of Spanish cuisine - from tapas to paella and churros. This cooking class takes you on a culinary journey through Spain’s most beloved dishes. Chef Jimi will teach you how to prepare a flavorful three-course menu showcasing authentic Spanish flavors.
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Celebration of Global Eats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sample dishes from all around the global in this celebration of blended cuisine. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine combines exciting elements from several regional cuisines into one spectacular meal. Her expertise in world cuisine will open your eyes to delicious possibilities and bring the richness of...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Italian Dinner With Tiramisu Finale
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best, creating this traditional Italian meal. Prepare a delectable Italian-inspired menu completely from scratch with guidance from Chef Paige. Practice and perfect techniques like pasta-making and deglazing to create mouthwatering sauces and tender, chewy noodles....
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Delectable Bites to Start Your Party
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Make your next party something spectacular with these elegant and fresh appetizers. This cooking class will teach you how to create elegant and flavorful vegetarian hors d'oeuvres that are sure to impress! Craft a variety of delicious bites perfect for your next gathering, satisfying all taste buds with fresh,...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Fall Italian Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate harvest season with rustic Italian flavors and fun. Celebrate the season with this Italian fall cooking class in Lake Grove. Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to shape gnocchi, sear chicken wrapped in prosciutto and build a rich marsala sauce from scratch. Then, make a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Favorites of Tuscany
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Italian dishes from a five-star chef. Dive into the wonderful world of bread in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make both sweet and savory breads from a five-star chef in a hands-on environment. Prepare three different kinds of bread, including crispy Italian breadsticks, rustic...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Artisan Bread and Butter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft mouthwatering European breads and decadent homemade butters. Get lost in the irresistible aromas of freshly baked bread in this dynamic cooking class. You'll begin by crafting a raspberry Danish focaccia bursting with classic fruity sweetness. Then, your chef will teach you the trick to achieving the perfect...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Mediterranean Dishes Made Simple
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Discover the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with creamy hummus, grilled meats and sweet baklava. Discover the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in this interactive cooking class with Chef Jimi. This experience is designed to teach you the art of balancing spices, grilling meats and working with phyllo dough for a...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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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.