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
How to Make Chocolate Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Begin a hobby in learning to make macarons in this cooking class. Macarons were invented sometime around the 17th century and are one of the most popular desserts about, which you can learn to make in this cooking class. A world class baker will help you to adopt the art of macaron-making. You'll focus on creating...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
American-Style Steak Dinner
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create a classic three-course steakhouse meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. You don't need steakhouse reservations to enjoy a gourmet steak dinner. Under Chef Ivan's guidance, learn how to make an incredible multi-course meal using smart cooking techniques and fresh ingredients.
Chef Ivan will...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fall Italian Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate harvest season with rustic Italian flavors and fun. Celebrate the season with this Italian fall cooking class in Lake Grove. Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to shape gnocchi, sear chicken wrapped in prosciutto and build a rich marsala sauce from scratch. Then, make a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Fine Italian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the very best of fine dining with an Italian feast Taste of Italy’s best flavors with this immersive cooking class. For the opportunity to discover ingredients that may be new to you, including corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta and pecorino, a hard cheese made with sheep’s milk, this experience is unmissable....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Sushi Roll Techniques
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Ivan will take you on a journey through the fresh, flavorful world of sushi. Making sushi is one of the highest arts found in Japanese cuisine. Learn how to choose fresh ingredients, prepare the components and roll the perfect roll with Chef Ivan.
Begin the hands-on class with a light and flavorful miso soup...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Bold, Soulful French Quarter Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive New Orleans flavor through hands-on cooking. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pumpkin Dessert Magic for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your kitchen with the warm aromas of fall favorites. Embrace autumn flavors in this pumpkin-filled cooking class in Lake Grove. You’ll make spiced pumpkin ice cream, a fluffy pumpkin soufflé and baked donuts with a rich buttermilk glaze. Plus, Chef Jackson or a talented resident chef will guide you in blending...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Italian Classics Made Vegan
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover Italian classics re-imagined in this vegan-friendly cooking experience. Enjoy as Italian favorites transform into a vegan-friendly feast courtesy of Chef Paul. Learn how to make iconic Italian dishes that have been reworked into vegan masterpieces while still maintaining the flavor and texture you know and...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fabulous French Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of France together with your loved one Treat your date to a cooking class experience filled with delicious food from France. The main star will be seared salmon with a homemade saffron hollandaise sauce and a side of herbes de Provence steamed rice. To follow, indulge in a winter salad with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thanksgiving
The French Connection
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn classic techniques to make an all-star French menu with Chef Ivan. Chef Ivan will draw upon his extensive training in French gastronomy to introduce you to French cuisine in an upscale manner in this hands-on cooking class.
The art of choosing, cooking and eating good food is what gastronomy is all about....
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine and learn how to make its signature dishes. During this engaging cooking class, you’ll discover the basics of Thai cooking. Blending different ingredients and spices, you’ll create exquisite meals that range from salty and spicy to sour and sweet. A five-star chef will...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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.