Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best Cooking Classes in New York City 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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CHEF’S PLACE
South American Steakhouse
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Latin Flavors Explore the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen such as searing steaks and making hearty steakhouse sides. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an exciting environment. Cook through multiple courses...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seafood and Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Surf and Turf Sweep your partner off their feet with a romantic surf and turf cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as searing steaks, chopping vegetables and crafting a delicious dessert. This experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Garden Gourmet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase a farmer’s bounty with the finesse of an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class celebrates fresh, seasonal produce with a colorful menu bursting with flavor. Guided by the chef, you’ll brush up on essential skills from knife cuts to grilling. Learn to highlight peak produce with tips from the chef while...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Donut Passport Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Sizzling oil transforms humble dough into pillowy treasures from Italy to New Orleans. Embark on a worldwide doughnut journey in this cooking class featuring Italy's chocolate-filled bomboloni, New Orleans' powdery beignets and Mexico's cinnamon-sugar churros. You'll master frying techniques that ensure golden...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Calzones and Pizza - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Family Friendly Pizza Making Bring the family along to this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pizza dough from scratch like a professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, kneading dough and making homemade sauce while under the instruction of a five-star professional chef....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Baking Bonanza - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Give your child the gift of culinary creativity while learning key baking and safety skills. This cooking class is a great opportunity for your child to develop their kitchen skills and creativity with a chef instructor. Your kids will be in safe hands as they learn to become more confident in the kitchen and prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Japanese Sushi
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Homemade Sushi Master the art of hand-rolled Japanese sushi in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn the ins and outs of creating a great sushi roll from a five-star professional chef. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as slicing fresh fish and making sticky sushi rice while having a blast. Cook through a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Latin Steaks Dive into the zesty flavors of South America with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Sear steaks, chop vegetables and sautee homemade sauces while having a blast in the kitchen. Cook through a multi-course...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Ripe Pickings for Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Farm-fresh flavors shine through simple techniques that highlight nature's perfect ingredients. Summer's bounty takes center stage in this captivating cooking class featuring market-inspired dishes. You'll balance sweet and savory in a refreshing watermelon salad, craft perfect pasta with garden-fresh additions and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Pizza Palooza - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Pizza Making Take family bonding to a new level in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make delicious pizza from scratch while learning from a five-star professional chef. Recieve engaging educational instruction in the kitchen while gaining new skills such as kneading dough, and slicing pizza toppings. Make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegan Fare for Everyone
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create hearty vegan meals like mushroom stroganoff and finish with plant-based chocolate mousse. This cooking class offers an exciting dive into the world of plant-based cooking. Chef Denis will show you how to create a vibrant three-course vegan meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Asian Dumplings and Stir-Fries
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Bring vibrant Asian flavors to your kitchen with step-by-step guidance and versatile techniques. This cooking class with Chef Jasmine brings the rich flavors and techniques of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. With her expert guidance, you’ll prepare a delicious three-course meal from scratch.
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Chef Jasmine
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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.