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
Flavorful Fair Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create fair classics like funnel cakes, blueberry pie and s’mores bars. Join a five-star chef in this exciting cooking class that brings fair favorites to your kitchen. You’ll learn to make traditional funnel cakes, a double-crust blueberry pie and s’mores bars. Gain hands-on experience with techniques such as...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tasty Traditions – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Explore time-honored staples of Chinese cuisine with this interactive lesson. This immersive cooking class delves into classic recipes from the Chinese kitchen. Learn about Chinese culture while practicing traditional techniques for filling and folding dumplings. The chef will help you sharpen your culinary skills as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Timeless Italian Recipes Together
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master Chicken Milanese, crostata, braised greens and bruschetta. Gather around the table for this Italian cuisine cooking class. Prepare to be amazed by the warmth of these dishes as you learn from a five-star chef how to make crispy chicken Milanese, bruschetta topped with creamy ricotta and roasted grapes, braised...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Three Chocolate Desserts From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make something sweet, elegant and unforgettable with chocolate. In this decadent cooking class in NYC, Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Coastal Culinary Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare moules frites, frisee salad and chocolate mousse. Join this cooking class for a delightful exploration of classic French coastal cuisine with a top-rated chef. Guests will learn to prepare moules frites, a frisée salad with poached eggs and bacon lardons and a rich chocolate mousse, gaining...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Master of Chocolate
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master timeless confections with rich, indulgent flair. Step into the irresistible and diverse world of chocolate with an esteemed chef leading the way in this vibrant cooking class. You’ll learn how to make airy, crunchy chocolate-covered honeycomb from scratch, then craft luxurious espresso amaretto truffles with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional French Foodie Roots
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook a full French meal with salmon, salad, green beans and clafoutis. Enjoy the rustic elegance of French farm-to-table cuisine in this cooking class. This session teaches traditional techniques through a creative, hands-on format, guiding guests in preparing grilled salmon with lemon-dill butter, haricots...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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All-American Baking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take the family along on a hands-on baking adventure. Step into the kitchen for a playful cooking class that delivers fun and tasty vibes. With the entire family in tow, you'll start by making pillowy soft whoopie pies filled with sweet, creamy frosting, then move on to rich brownie s’mores bars stacked with gooey...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Chocolate Desserts With Clear Instructions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get inspired to make your own chocolate delights at home. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Westchester. With help from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Magnifique Anniversary
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare comforting classics with bold flavors. Experience the allure of French country flavors with a cozy hands-on cooking class. Working alongside a top-rated chef, you'll perfect a showstopping chicken dish infused with 53 cloves of slow-roasted garlic, whip up creamy mashed potatoes blended with chives and toss...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Baking With Chocolate
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make indulgent chocolate desserts in this exciting class. Begin by preparing rajas con queso featuring roasted peppers and creamy cheese sauce. For the main course, make Peruvian spice-rubbed grilled chicken with rice and black-eyed peas on the side. End your meal with a banana frita sprinkled with cinnamon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Elegant French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refine your skills in the kitchen with delicate French flavors and classic techniques. In this elegant cooking class, you'll craft a French-inspired menu from start to finish. You'll begin by preparing Salmon en Papillote, where steamed fish is served with shaved fennel and fresh dill for a fragrant, tender dish....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.