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 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
A Twist of French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whatever your perceptions of fine French cuisine, this class is sure to challenge them. If you like French cuisine then you're sure to love the Twist of French cooking class! You'll learn to prepare the most tender strip steak with whole-grain mustard sauce, pairing it with a Haricots Verts Salad and Shallot...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mother's Day
Homemade Crafted Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
If you want to find out how to make pasta from scratch, join this class. Not only the very best chefs can make pasta from scratch, you too will be able to pasta homemade and fresh through this innovative and creative cooking class. You will discover how to roll and cut many types of pasta, such as pappardelle. An...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Finer Points of Pie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why buy readymade pies when you can learn to make your rustic favorites at home? This cooking class covers the basics to perfect pie, teaching you to create a delicious crust as the base before showing you the recipes for a host of sweet and savory fillings. Wild mushroom and goat cheese galettes are perfect for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mother's Day
Master Making Thai Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Begin a journey into the world a Thai cooking through this fun class. Discover how to create a wide range of wonderful Thai dishes using authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class. From pad thai to green curry, you will have lots of fun as a highly-rated chef will guide you and others...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Mom’s Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make magnificent macarons for mom in this chef-led experience. Craft elegant sweet treats for the mothers and mother figures in your life with this hands-on cooking class. From how to make a perfect flaky cookie to how to flavor-balance your cream fillings, this class will show you step-by-step how to make a variety...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pie Inspiration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover sweet and savory pastry recipes to add to your baking collection. If you’re seeking inspiration for new baking recipes try this pie making cooking class for platefuls of fresh ideas. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn how to make a pastry dough that's transformed into sweet berry galettes, savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Greek Garden Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This Mediterranean class is perfect for vegetarians who are geeks for Greek cuisine! Flavors of the Mediterranean come together to sing a symphony on your palate with this fabulous vegetarian cooking class. Learn to make your favorite falafel, whip up a Greek salad and discover the wonders that a simple dash of lemon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Japanese Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace Japanese flavors and techniques to create iconic dishes including tempura. Grab an apron and head into the kitchen for date night magic at this Japanese-inspired couples cooking class. You’ll have fun together as you’re guided through making a complete Japanese menu including crispy, battered vegetable...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Japanese Bistro Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why fly to Japan when you can learn to prepare your favorite dishes at home? If the thought of splashing out on tickets to Japan is threatening to break your bank balance, this cooking class could be your solution. Seared salmon with honey-miso butter kicks off proceedings, shortly followed by Edamame with chile salt....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Pizza-making - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Begin a quest to make the best pizza as a family in this cooking class. Instead of making meals just as parents, why not bring the kids in on the fun through this family-fun cooking class? This session will focus on making one of the most popular family foods in the world. pizza. This will be very enjoyable for adults...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make pizza night any night with this interactive experience. Ditch the delivery, tank the take-out and have pizza night at home with this exciting, hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class pizza professional, you’ll mix your dough, flavor-balance your sauce, prep your toppings and bake your pie step-by-step for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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A Tuscan Take on Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Four Tuscan courses with steak at the head of the table. What's not to love? Forget the American steakhouse experience and instead learn to prepare your favorite cut Tuscan style with this exciting cooking class for carnivores. Pan-roasted with capers, arugula and Parmesan, you'll enjoy your steak after a plate of...
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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.