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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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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Fine Five-Star French Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook the finest French cuisine for yourself In this cooking class you'll learn how to create the finest French food from simple ingredients to make dishes with complex flavors. Under the guidance of an expert chef you’ll craft iconic dishes as you master pan-roasting, caramelizing and sautéing. End on a sweet note...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Knife Handling
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn Knife Skills Master the art of using a chef's knife in this exciting cooking class. Learn to chop and slice like a professional in an engaging hands-on experience taught by a five-star chef. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu of restaurant-quality dishes. Don't miss out on...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Learn to Make Bread From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make bread that’s both rustic and refined. Learn the secrets to perfect homemade bread in this hands-on baking cooking class in NYC. With help from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fluffy focaccia topped with roasted vegetables and basil oil, then shape mini baguettes...
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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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Design a Flavorful French Fall Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Taste the magic of fall with elevated French recipes. Channel the charm of a Parisian bistro in this cozy French cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make rosemary pan-seared chicken with wild mushrooms, light and airy gougères and a crisp frisée and apple salad 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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Prepare a Lavish Spanish Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create shareable, flavorful dishes with Spanish roots. Take yourself on a trip in this Spanish cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make garlicky chicken thighs with piquillo pepper sauce, roast potatoes with chorizo, olives and Manchego and braise kale and chickpeas with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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 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 and prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Discover the Heart of Southern Comfort
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make homestyle Southern dishes that warm the soul. Indulge in classic comfort food in this hearty cooking class in NYC. Join Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs to make crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in rich red eye gravy. Then, roast broccoli with lemon and chili flakes for a flavorful veggie side....
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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 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 mix up a quick...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Whip Up a Flavorful French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your guests with bistro classics full of seasonal flavor. Master the art of French bistro cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear cast iron steak and create a rich red wine sauce, then prepare creamy truffle mashed...
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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.