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
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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Table Side With Chef - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gourmet fare for two. Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic date night cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a dazzling pork wellington served with roasted seasonal vegetables and farro. Make your night extra sweet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make some spaghetti and meatballs in this cooking class. Prepare and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with the whole family by joining this cooking class. In this exciting class, a five-star chef will show you how to cook a delightful Italian meal of mini meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. At the end of the class...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Create Sweet Tarts and Pies This Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake holiday-worthy pies with cozy seasonal flair. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie crust cookies....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Culinary Classics - Date Night:
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy some culinary classic with your date in this cooking class/ Treat your loved one to an extra special experience with this date night culinary classic cooking class. A gourmet chef will guide you through the process of making a restaurant-quality meal. Start with a pork Wellington and some roasted seasonal...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tantalizing Korean Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover simply more-ish Korean style munchies Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cooking class that reveals how to craft the best of Korean restaurant favorites. Master the art of creating delicious dumplings, perfectly pleated and bursting with savory goodness, and learn to make chewy rice cakes. A chef...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Making French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare delicate macarons in this exciting class. Discover the art of chopping with this interactive knife skills cooking class. Learn to slice, dice and chiffonade, while preparing a multi-course meal. Start with a classic minestrone soup and a hearty panzanella bread salad. For the main course, prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fine Italian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the very best of fine dining with an Italian feast Taste of Italy’s best flavors with this immersive cooking class. For the opportunity to discover ingredients that may be new to you, including corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta and pecorino, a hard cheese made with sheep’s milk, this experience is unmissable....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook Sweet Tarts and Pies for This Fall Season
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the beauty of fall baking through sweet, flaky creations. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Westchester. Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Build Simple Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare meals that are as vibrant as they are nourishing. Explore pantry staples in this Mediterranean cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to roast chicken with caramelized onion and preserved lemon, toss a carrot salad with cumin seed and feta and prepare fluffy couscous with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crave-Worthy Korean Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Begin a journey into Korean cuisine by taking this cooking class. Whether you want to start a new hobby in cooking or you really love Korean food, take this cooking class. Not only will your tastebuds be tantalized, but you'll also learn many new skills essential for sorts of dishes. From chewy rice cakes to wonderful...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fall Recipes From the Italian Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Reimagine fall favorites with rustic Italian charm. Dig into fall comfort food with this hands-on Italian cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage, then wrap chicken in prosciutto and finish it with a marsala wine sauce. For...
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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.