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
Tender Filet Secrets - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You and your date will make memories as you prepare a tender filet plus sides. Join a five-star chef for a night of culinary discovery in this engaging cooking class. Learn to prepare tender filet, char tomatoes and bell peppers for a smoky sauce and perfect creamy whipped potatoes. End with homemade roasted...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pâtisserie Staples
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft iconic treats from French pâtisserie. This hands-on cooking class covers fundamental French pastry techniques from working with pâte à choux to shaping délicate chocolate truffles. An expert chef walks you through each method with guided instruction, sharing tips and feedback along the way. Learn to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Eat the French Way - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love over roasted chicken, soufflé and sweet summer moments in this cozy class. Create a romantic dinner in this French bistro cooking class. You’ll be guided by a world-class chef in preparing a high-quality summer menu. Together, you’ll make roasted chicken Provençal with lemon and herbs, a delicate...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tropical Thai Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring home the signature flavors of Thailand with this fresh, seasonal menu. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef demonstrates classic techniques for creating vibrant Thai dishes. Follow along with the instructor to prepare staple recipes such as chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce and refreshing green...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Chef's Secrets for Macaron Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the perfect airy, puffed macarons with two fillings in this refined French pastry-making class. France is famous for its macaron pastry, and you can learn how to create it in this immersive cooking class. Over the course of three hours, a master chef will guide you through the process of creating the perfect...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mexican Family Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a bold and bountiful feast of classic Mexican flavors. This immersive cooking class celebrates vibrant, generous dishes signature of Mexican cuisine. Guided by the chef, you’ll practice authentic methods as you learn to season and grill carne asada fajitas and prepare homemade corn tortillas. Mix the ultimate...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook, Laugh, Eat Like an Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor love and flavor as you create timeless Italian dishes together. Let love simmer as you prepare and enjoy a heartwarming Italian feast in this cooking class. A five-star chef invites couples to connect through preparing steak tagliata, a vibrant panzanella salad, grilled zucchini with fresh pesto and Prosecco...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Sun-Kissed Italian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fresh, seasonal Italian dining. In this immersive cooking class, you'll learn to prepare an inviting Italian menu perfect for backyard dinner parties. Set the theme with flavorful polenta bites with arugula pesto and creamy goat cheese to start. Marinate and grill steak to serve with salsa verde and hearty...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet World of Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create Paris-Brest, indulgent truffles and buttery shortbread cookies with expert guidance in this class. Join a warm and welcoming cooking class and explore the delicious world of French pastry. Prepare a classic Paris-Brest, chocolate Champagne truffles and buttery sables, a type of shortbread cookie. You’ll be...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Timeless French Affair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in enduring French classics presented with upscale finesse. In this romantic cooking class, an expert chef teaches time-honored French recipes elevated with gourmet techniques. You’ll learn to pan-roast juicy chicken and prepare handcrafted sauces. Each dish is refined with tips from the chef, and for...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Taste of Thailand in Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare satay, mango salad, lime salmon and sorbet in a vibrant Thai cooking lesson. Take part in a cooking class that blends hands-on learning with a tropical Thai summer-inspired four-course menu, guided by a top-rated chef. Learn to make chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce, glaze salmon with lime and brown sugar,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Croissant Making and Culinary Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create fresh, buttered French croissants in this immersive cooking class that covers essential culinary skills. Create flaky, buttery, fresh croissants in this baking-centered cooking class. Work alongside a master chef to learn the art of mixing and laminating dough and shaping it into fresh croissants. Top your...
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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.