Cooking Classes in NYC, NY
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
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Chai Spice Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the joy of baking with a festive pumpkin chai spice pie. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in NYC that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Emily or one of the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thanksgiving
Epic Pumpkin Chai Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover festive baking in this pumpkin chai spice workshop. Discover the joy of seasonal baking in this take-and-bake pie class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to create a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie layered with cozy fall flavors and a crisp caramelized topping. With guidance from Chef Amalia or one of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Lobster Ravioli for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make romantic seafood dishes inspired by coastal Italy for an unforgettable dinner for two. Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on bread-making class that celebrates seasonal warmth and comfort. Under the direction of a five-star chef, you’ll mix, knead, proof and bake from scratch to create two stunning...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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School of Knife Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of knife work, guided by an expert with hands-on lessons. Sharpen your knife skills and boost your kitchen confidence with this engaging cooking class focused on mastering the fundamentals. Using a knife safely and efficiently opens the door to culinary opportunities. The smoother and faster you can...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Gourmet Baking for the Holidays
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get into the festive spirit with this sweet workshop featuring an array of gourmet treats. If the impulse to bake magical holiday creations is upon you, then this hands-on cooking class is the perfect forum for learning. You'll have step-by-step instruction from an esteemed chef as you prepare bakes that are as lovely...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Christmas
Traditional Holiday Macarons From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the magic of the season with a decadent macaron workshop. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday macaron cooking class that brings French pastry flair to your Christmas celebrations. You’ll prepare candy cane swirl macarons with a peppermint twist and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Best of Holiday Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake fresh bread with a festive holiday twist. Nothing beats freshly baked bread, but the process can seem intimidating. This chef-led immersive cooking class will inspire confidence as you get a private lesson on the basics of bread, with a seasonal twist. Soon your home kitchen will be filled with the tempting aroma...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Authentic and Delicious Homemade Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a bowl of authentic restaurant-quality ramen in this flavor-packed cooking class. Ramen fans rejoice because this cooking class will help you create your very own bowl of authentic, delicious ramen! An experienced chef instructor will teach you all the steps for concocting the ultimate bowl of ramen,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Make Delicious Holiday Ravioli From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create perfect holiday ravioli to impress and enjoy. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday ravioli-making class filled with gourmet Italian flavors. You’ll master fresh pasta dough, then prepare butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce and herbed...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Slurp-Worthy Noodles
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Look into the authentic recipes and techniques that create restaurant-worthy noodles. If you think you make a mean noodle meal, you are going to craft terrific noodles with this interactive cooking class. An expert will give you techniques for making homemade noodles quick and flavorful. You’ll enjoy working...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Romantic French Winter Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn date night into a romantic French cooking experience. Escape to Paris this winter with a romantic French cooking class in NYC. Learn to prepare roasted chicken draped in a velvety tarragon cream sauce alongside a medley of roasted root vegetables. Master fragrant herbes de Provence steamed rice, then end the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Sparkling Steakhouse Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add romance-inspired flavor to your next date night with this cooking class. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a date-night cooking class that channels the flavors of an Italian steakhouse. Craft a four-course menu beginning with grilled steaks in a caramelized...
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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.