Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
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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Kids Cooking Series
Kid’s 5-Day Festive Baking Class
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Treat your junior chefs to a five-day baking class devoted to festive baked delights. Bring the joy of the season to life with this five-day holiday baking series for kids aged 7-11. Each day features hands-on fun as young chefs mix, bake and decorate festive favorites. Kids will learn essential kitchen safety and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Delectable French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the delicious world of Parisian baking during this hands-on culinary venture. This engaging cooking class is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of French baking. A gourmet baker instructor will guide you along as you create a variety of delicious pastries like in the kitchen of a grand-mère or a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make a Delicious Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rich Italian flavors while learning simple, satisfying techniques. Create an authentic Italian meal from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With help from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare a five-course spread featuring crostini with burrata and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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NYE in France – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your New Year’s Eve feast with sophisticated French finesse. This gourmet cooking class blends classic French techniques and modern methods from an expert chef as you craft a refined celebration feast. You’ll enhance steak au poivre with flambéed brandy-mustard sauce. Then, mix up champagne vinaigrette...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Gourmet Knife Methods
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn professional-level ways to put your most valuable kitchen tools to their best use. This hands-on cooking class is a sharp opportunity for you to hone your knife skills with classic methods and cutting-edge techniques. Discover the proper way to hold knives for a variety of kitchen tasks and practice your new...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Craft Wholesome Breads & Butter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to bake flavorful, rustic breads with ease. Bake and create from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make flavorful focaccia with roasted squash and sage, artisan-style French bread and homemade salted butter. You’ll practice key...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an Italian date-night feast together with simple, chef-guided techniques. Bring a taste of Italy to your evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Together with your partner, you’ll prepare burrata and peperonata crostini, chicken saltimbocca with Marsala sauce and creamy Parmigiano polenta. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make a Cozy Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook crostini, saltimbocca and tiramisu while learning simple Italian techniques. Cook side by side with your partner in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) and enjoy a true Italian experience. Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make burrata and peperonata crostini,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern Skills for Home Cooks
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make restaurant-quality dishes using approachable cooking techniques. Learn to cook like a pro in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) focused on everyday essentials. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared steak with herbed butter, a crisp salad with house-made vinaigrette,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Breads & Butter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the joy of homemade baking with simple, guided techniques. Learn the art of homemade baking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Start by preparing roasted squash, sage and ricotta focaccia, then bake rustic French bread in a Dutch oven for that perfect crust. You’ll also make salted butter completely from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Artisanal Bread & Butter Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake artisan-style breads with reliable, practical techniques. Get comfortable working with dough in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll bake rustic Dutch oven French bread, top roasted squash and sage focaccia with creamy ricotta and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Traditional Italian Home Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a comforting Italian menu inspired by classic family cooking. Cook like an Italian in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare brasciole, polenta, garlicky greens and rosemary focaccia from scratch. You’ll practice...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
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.