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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Traditional Fare From Italy
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make pillowy gnocchi from scratch with tips from a professional chef. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Paul will teach you how to create perfectly pillowy gnocchi completely from scratch. Using professional cooking techniques, you'll learn how to mix, roll, slice and boil restaurant-quality gnocchi...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Brunch in a Crunch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
An exclusive cooking class in New York for the ultimate brunch feast. In this cooking class learn to prepare a sumptuous brunch. Chef Paige will show you how to craft an exquisite feast transforming your mornings into a celebration.
Begin the culinary adventure by learning the secrets to the fluffiest lemon and...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Caribbean-Infused American Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
In this class, you'll integrate the flavors and colors of Caribbean cooking with American staples. Thanks to its reliance on fresh fruits and bold spices, Caribbean cuisine is known for its striking yet balanced flavors. In this unique class, Chef Kymberly shows you how to use key elements of Caribbean cuisine to add...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Creative Pizza Night With Three Varieties
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn the secrets of perfect pizza dough and create savory and sweet pizza masterpieces. Get creative in this pizza-making cooking class. It's easier than you think! With the right techniques and skills, you can make your own personal pizza. You'll make a variety of pizzas with a top-rated chef, including perfect...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Making Delightful Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the timeless art of handmade dim sum. Dim sum is the ultimate shareable food, and this cooking class is the ideal place to learn how to make it. Throughout this immersive experience, a gourmet chef instructor will guide you toward dim sum bliss, teaching you the techniques and recipes needed to craft a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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West African Street Food
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the aromatic and colorful world of West African street food with Chef Kymberly. In this hands-on class, Chef Kymberly will teach you the basics of cooking West African street food, a bold cuisine that's transforming kitchens across the world. These three dishes only scratch the surface of the ingenuity and...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Elevated French Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend date night experiencing the tasty elegance of French cuisine during this immersive class. Why spend date night waiting for a table at a restaurant when you can be cooking a delicious homemade meal during this hands-on cooking class? A gourmet chef will help set the tone, teaching you and your special someone how...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spanish Cooking Essentials: Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore iconic Spanish dishes in this session celebrating paella and more. Recreate a beloved Spanish favorite at home using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. Learning from an expert chef, you’ll pick up traditional techniques used to fry ingredients and cook rice for the perfect paella bite....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Ivan for a class in classic Italian home cooking. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Ivan will guide you through making a three-course Italian dinner, teaching traditional cooking techniques along the way.
Learn how to make a Tuscan classic, pappa al pomodoro, a thick and creamy Tuscan bread soup to...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Southern Cooking With Flair
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore the intricacy and variety of Southern cuisine with Chef Kymberly. In this interactive class with Chef Kymberly, you'll learn the art of blending spices while cooking three authentic Southern dishes, each chock full of bold flavors and highlighted by fresh ingredients.
You'll begin by preparing spicy,...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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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.