Cooking Classes in the NYC Region, NY
Best cooking classes in the NYC Region for your next culinary journey.
Exciting culinary opportunities await you in the Big Apple. Join a professional chef in NYC other areas for cooking classes that will entice your palate and expand your cooking repertoire. Learn how to roll delicate sushi, how to pair fresh pasta with the perfect homemade sauce, how to decorate cakes on par with your favorite bakery and so much more. No matter your skill or comfort level in the kitchen, there is an experience for you. Book today!
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Design Artisan Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare meals that are satisfying, colorful and deeply flavorful. Explore pantry staples in this Mediterranean cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Join Chef Amalia 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...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Classic Holiday Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the joy of baking during the holidays. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday baking class designed to spark joy in the kitchen. Bake classic Parker House rolls, prepare chewy ginger molasses cookies and create a pumpkin roulade with bright...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Autumn Steak Dinner for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share love and steak in a delicious fall-inspired night. Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes topped with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Classics the Rustic Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy dishes that bring warmth, simplicity and rustic French tradition. Discover the heart of French home cooking in this comforting cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to make roasted cauliflower soup finished with truffle oil, haricots verts with brown...
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White Plains
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Mastering Handmade Dumplings
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Challenge your dumpling-folding technique in this lively hands-on class. Discover why dim sum translates to “touch the heart” in this engaging dumpling-making class. With the guidance of a skilled chef, you’ll learn the art of mixing fillings, folding and pleating wrappers, and steaming your dumplings to...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Thanksgiving
Modern Friendsgiving Fare
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover a modern take on a classic Thanksgiving feast perfect for an evening with friends. In this hands-on class with Chef Ivan, you will learn how to prepare a three-course Friendsgiving feast using modern culinary techniques and gourmet ingredients that will put a new spin on classic American dishes and...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Simple Pasta From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch In this cooking class, you’ll discover that there’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. A chef instructor will show you how to create the perfect pasta dough. Then, you’ll create flavorful fillings and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Enjoy Autumn Flavors Through Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the spirit of autumn in cozy Italian dishes. Get in the kitchen for a fall-inspired Italian menu in this cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make sweet potato gnocchi from scratch, pan-sear prosciutto-wrapped chicken and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Chocolate Everyday Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover sweet flavors that showcase chocolate’s artistry. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a dessert-filled cooking class dedicated to chocolate. Learn to make chocolate crêpes with mascarpone cream and berries, then dive into a chocolate pot de crème that’s...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Thanksgiving
Elevated Holiday Menu
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover an elevated menu of simple, sophisticated dishes that make for a perfect holiday dinner. In this hands-on class with Chef Ivan, you will learn how to prepare an elevated three-course holiday menu using high-quality, seasonal ingredients and cooking techniques that bring out the best in them.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Autumn Flavors From France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make this fall unforgettable with a hands-on French date night. Bring your favorite person along for a French-inspired cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, prepare a thyme-scented potato gratin and toss a beet and haricot vert salad...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Design a Lovely French Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook cozy bistro dishes that bring fall to life. Step into the world of classic French cooking in this bistro-style class in White Plains (Westchester). Join Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs to cook steak with a red wine reduction, truffle mashed potatoes and a bright salad with toasted hazelnuts....
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White Plains
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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.