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
Pasta Playground Under Sun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Flour transforms into silky ribbons while summer ingredients dance through Italian traditions. Immerse yourself in a summer-inspired cooking class where you'll craft silky pasta dough from scratch before transforming it into creamy carbonara and vibrant pappardelle. Learn the art of balancing fresh ingredients in a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Café Parisien – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fill your kitchen with the alluring aromas of a classic French restaurant. This gourmet cooking class channels the simple elegance of timeless French cuisine. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn tips for pan-roasting chicken elevated with wine and herb sauce. Enhance pan-seared green beans with citrus, herbs and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Passionate Parisian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the essence of Parisian dining, where rustic simplicity meets sophisticated techniques. This intimate cooking class transports couples to the heart of Paris through beloved bistro classics. Master the art of pan-roasting chicken in a fragrant wine sauce, prepare vibrant green beans with citrus and craft a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Patisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Baking Like The French Immerse yourself in the delicate world of French patisserie in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create classic French sweets from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as laminating dough, sifting flour and piping icing. Cook...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Baking Techniques Master the art of French patisserie in this exciting baking class. Learn to create delicate French pastries from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as piping decorations and baking cakes from scratch while having a blast. Learn to bake...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Surf and Turf - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Steakhouse Cuisine Shower your date with steaks and seafood in this date night cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as searing a steak or poaching delicate seafood. Cook through a decadent...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Taste of Summer - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Seasonal Pasta Enjoy quality time with your family in this exciting summer cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, kneading pasta dough and making fresh sauces from scratch....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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International Donut Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore donut styles from around the world in this hands-on lesson. This interactive cooking class highlights fried treats from Italy, France and Mexico. Learn to prepare and fry the dough for these global delights paired with delicious fillings, sauces and toppings. Indulge in hazelnut-chocolate filled bomboloni and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seafood and Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Surf and Turf Sweep your partner off their feet with a romantic surf and turf cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as searing steaks, chopping vegetables and crafting a delicious dessert. This experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Junior Bakers - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Little bakers will mix, knead and create delicious treats while learning essential kitchen skills. Let your little one shine in this 5-day summer series cooking class! Designed for kids ages 7–11, this experience will teach food safety, essential cooking skills and fun kitchen tricks. A top-rated chef will guide...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Donut Passport Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Sizzling oil transforms humble dough into pillowy treasures from Italy to New Orleans. Embark on a worldwide doughnut journey in this cooking class featuring Italy's chocolate-filled bomboloni, New Orleans' powdery beignets and Mexico's cinnamon-sugar churros. You'll master frying techniques that ensure golden...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
Bold & Ambitious Recipes - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens will learn, create and elevate their skills with ambitious recipes and techniques. This hands-on cooking class is where teens will learn kitchen techniques in a fun and relaxed setting. Guided by an esteemed chef, they will proof enriched dough, knead pasta dough and prepare dishes while learning about food...
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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.