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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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Handcrafted Holiday Tamales
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make authentic tamales this holiday season. Celebrate the season with a festive tamale-making cooking class in NYC. Learn the art of preparing fresh masa from scratch, then wrap and steam savory tamales like shredded pork with green mole sauce and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla sauce. To...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Cook Your Own Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of Italy home with flavorful pasta made from scratch. Celebrate the flavors of Italy in this gourmet pasta-making class in White Plains (Westchester). With step-by-step instruction from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll master classic pasta dough before creating two seasonal...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Delicious Winter Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the elegance of the winter season with this joyful cooking experience. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for an elegant winter cooking class that combines classic flavors with festive touches. You’ll master herb-crusted beef tenderloin with horseradish cream,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Timeless Tuscan Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the tastes of Tuscany at a hands-on session. Create your own versions of iconic dishes from one of the world’s most popular cuisines at this Tuscan cooking class. Start with tomato and olive crostini and move onto expertly seared strip steak with a rich Chianti sauce, served with potato gnocchi and fresh...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
A Classic French Holiday Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn professional techniques to elevate your holiday bakes. Create the ultimate holiday dessert thanks to techniques learned from an expert chef. Bake up a new style of cake along with decadent Italian mocha buttercream and learn to make a roulade. Decorate the outside with handmade marzipan pinecones and sugared...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Timeless Mini Cakes From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up beautiful holiday cakes that look as good as they taste. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday cooking class filled with festive flavors and charming presentation. Bake mini chocolate bundt cakes with a luscious raspberry glaze and carrot bundt cakes...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Authentic Korean BBQ
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the grill and savor bold Korean BBQ flavors. Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn to prepare grilled bulgogi beef tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, cast iron scallion pancakes and stir-fried glass noodles tossed with fresh vegetables. Balance the flavors with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Refined French Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a luxurious menu infused with classic French finesse. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll practice traditional French techniques from developing the rich flavors of French onion soup to preparing flaky pastry and caramelizing pears for a signature tarte tatin. Your expert instructor teaches classic methods...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Family Holiday Cookie Decorating - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Decorate festive cookies together for a cheerful and creative holiday family activity. Celebrate the season in a sweet and creative way with a festive cookie decorating cooking class. Learn to use royal icing and master the flooding technique as you bring gingerbread and sugar cookies to life with vibrant colors and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Handmade Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class. Discover the art of fresh pasta in this hands-on Italian cooking class in NYC. Learn to prepare classic pasta dough, then shape it into pappardelle tossed with Tuscan sausage and caramelized onion ragù, as well as farfalle paired with butternut squash and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Ravioli Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate traditional ravioli by incorporating the richness of lobster for a gourmet and luxurious twist. During this cooking class, you’ll explore elevated flavors made with high-quality ingredients. The star of the night will be a succulent lobster ravioli made with a buttery white wine sauce. A top-rated chef will...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook a Comforting American Meal - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Turn family time into joyful kitchen fun in this cooking class. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a family-friendly cooking class featuring classic American comfort foods. Learn to make crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, creamy mac and cheese with extra cheesy...
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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.