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
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
A Stunning and Festive Yule Log
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the same techniques as the professionals on your quest to a beautiful holiday cake. Discover the secrets to making a flawless bûche de noël, an iconic holiday dessert famous in French cooking. Make a light, airy batter for a large sponge sheet cake, before forming a roulade with homemade buttercream. Get...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Make French Macarons From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll up your sleeves and bake delicious macarons this holiday season. Add a sweet touch to your holiday season in this hands-on macaron cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With expert guidance from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll create festive macarons in flavors like candy cane...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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French Showcase Spectacular
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore France’s rich, culinary heritage with a full menu of classic fare. Explore the fabulous flavors of France at an immersive cooking class led by a gourmet chef. Create an appetizer of French onion soup, before preparing a hearty main course of pan-roasted chicken with Cognac sauce and French beans. Finish your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Festive Holiday Ravioli From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up memorable holiday ravioli in this class. Discover the joy of homemade pasta in this festive holiday cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the expert guidance of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fresh pasta dough and transform it into butternut squash ravioli draped...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Elegant Menu for New Year
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Kick off the new year by preparing a gourmet multi-course meal from scratch. During this date night cooking class, you and your partner will craft a show-stopping New Year’s Eve dinner under the guidance of a skilled chef. Begin by assembling delicate blinis topped with gravlax and crème fraîche, then master the...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Romantic Lobster Ravioli - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a sophisticated multi-course menu with a contemporary twist on ravioli. During this interactive cooking class, a world-class chef will guide you in creating an elevated romantic dinner. You’ll learn the techniques to prepare fresh ravioli with a succulent lobster filling and delectable white wine sauce....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Flavorful Steakhouse Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate love with a beautiful Italian feast. Celebrate love in this hands-on Italian steakhouse cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With expert guidance from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare juicy grilled steaks topped with caramelized shallot sauce and learn the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Handmade Holiday Macaron
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make elegant holiday macarons in this hands-on workshop. Celebrate the holidays with a festive French macaron cooking class in NYC. Learn the delicate art of macaron-making as you craft seasonal favorites like candy cane swirl macarons and gingerbread caramel macarons. Guided by Chef Emily or one of the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Delicious American Feast for Beginners - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create easy classics that bring everyone together in the kitchen. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Handmade Holiday Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with a festive ravioli-making workshop. Celebrate the holidays with a hands-on pasta-making class in NYC. Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta dough before filling it with seasonal flavors like butternut squash ravioli topped with brown butter sage sauce and herbed ricotta ravioli paired with a...
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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.