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
Fine French Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft comforting dishes from scratch with elegant Parisian flair. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join a talented chef to explore French cuisine in all its flavorful glory. You’ll master pan-roasting chicken infused with fine herbs and whole-grain mustard sauce, whip up luxurious truffled potato puff and...
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Chef Emily 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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Make It a Steakhouse Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice perfect steak techniques in a festive fall date night setting. Get hands-on with seasonal favorites in this fall date night cooking class in Lake Grove. Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs will walk you through searing steak and building a bourbon-shallot butter to go on top. Then make sweet...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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A Fine French Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away for a French meal in this cooking class. Nothing says romance quite like French cooking and in this cooking class, you and your date will learn how to prepare a French meal. The gourmet chef will start you off by practicing searing scallops with an aromatic beurre blanc sauce. Master the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Comforting & Crowd-Pleasing Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare comfort food classics with a gourmet twist. In this energetic cooking class, an esteemed chef will guide you through a lineup of bold, comforting dishes perfect for any crowd. You'll begin by baking homemade soft pretzels served with gooey, warm beer cheese, then spice things up with crispy buffalo cauliflower...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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New on Cozymeal
Classic Holiday Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the joy of baking during the holidays. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday baking class designed to spark joy in the kitchen. Bake classic Parker House rolls, prepare chewy ginger molasses cookies and create a pumpkin roulade with bright...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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A Taste of The Tavern
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the tantalizing flavors behind homestyle bar bites. Dive into the decadent world of chocolate treats in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Master new baking skills in the kitchen while under the instruction of a five-star chef. Start by preparing a chocolate-covered honeycomb. Next, learn to roll chocolate...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Wine Country Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sip, sauté and stir up something special together. Get whisked away to the vineyards of Italy with a date night cooking class for two. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a rich Chianti sauce, assemble a vibrant beet salad with tangy goat cheese and Cabernet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Mastering Handmade Dumplings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Challenge your dumpling-folding technique in this lively hands-on class. Discover why dim sum translates to “touch the heart” in this engaging dumpling-making class. With the guidance of a skilled chef, you’ll learn the art of mixing fillings, folding and pleating wrappers, and steaming your dumplings to...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Vino & Dine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover romance with this culinary experience. Make date night spectacular with this sushi-themed cooking class. Learn to make fresh rolls from a five-star chef while having a blast with your partner. Master new skills in the kitchen, like cooking sushi rice and slicing fish, while preparing three different rolls....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Dainty Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up delicate shells and decadent fillings with flawless technique. During this in-depth cooking class, you'll spend a sweet and skillful session crafting iconic French macarons, beginning with perfectly round shells. Once you've mastered the crisp-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture, you’ll explore two...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Beef Wellington Experience - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of preparing the iconic English classic, Beef Wellington, with expert guidance. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll discover how to turn dinner into a refined English feast. Guided by a top-rated chef, you’ll master the art of preparing a sumptuous Beef Wellington, from wrapping tender beef in...
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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.