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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Dainty Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up delicate shells and decadent fillings with flawless technique. During this in-depth cooking class, you'll spend a sweet and skillful session crafting iconic French macarons, beginning with perfectly round shells. Once you've mastered the crisp-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture, you’ll explore two...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Making Pasta Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of pasta making in this hands-on class. Discover the culinary techniques behind classic French cuisine in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen under the instruction of a five-star chef. Prepare a salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill as the main course. Next,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Wine Country Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sip, sauté and stir up something special together. Get whisked away to the vineyards of Italy with a date night cooking class for two. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a rich Chianti sauce, assemble a vibrant beet salad with tangy goat cheese and Cabernet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian Summers
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make seasonal Italian dishes in this interactive class. Discover the art of French macarons in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen under the instruction of a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Gain hands-on experience with baking skills like macaronage,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Pasta Class - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring Italy to the family kitchen with this spaghetti and meatballs class. Join a tasty cooking class featuring classic spaghetti and meatballs. Learn to make authentic Italian cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging environment appropriate for all levels. Practice knife skills while preparing a fresh chopped...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Secrets of Korean Barbeque
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Korean barbeque in this hands-on class. Discover the famous flavors of Italy in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make authentic Italian cuisine from a five-star chef in a fun environment. Start with a lacinato kale salad and heirloom tomatoes with nectarines. Next, prepare handmade pasta...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Table Side With Chef - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gourmet fare for two. Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic date night cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a dazzling pork wellington served with roasted seasonal vegetables and farro. Make your night extra sweet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master new skills with this French culinary experience. Discover the classic flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare succulent seared scallops with champagne buerre blanc. Next, craft green beans almondine and truffled...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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A Fine French Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away for a French meal in this cooking class. Nothing says romance quite like French cooking and in this cooking class, you and your date will learn how to prepare a French meal. The gourmet chef will start you off by practicing searing scallops with an aromatic beurre blanc sauce. Master the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Making French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare delicate macarons in this exciting class. Discover the art of chopping with this interactive knife skills cooking class. Learn to slice, dice and chiffonade, while preparing a multi-course meal. Start with a classic minestrone soup and a hearty panzanella bread salad. For the main course, prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vino & Dine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover romance with this culinary experience. Make date night spectacular with this sushi-themed cooking class. Learn to make fresh rolls from a five-star chef while having a blast with your partner. Master new skills in the kitchen, like cooking sushi rice and slicing fish, while preparing three different rolls....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make some spaghetti and meatballs in this cooking class. Prepare and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with the whole family by joining this cooking class. In this exciting class, a five-star chef will show you how to cook a delightful Italian meal of mini meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. At the end of the class...
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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.