Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC
Take beginner cooking classes in NYC for a test drive to get rolling with the gourmet goodness. Easy-going courses led by local chefs introduce novice cooks in Harlem, Manhattan and Queens to the delicious traditions of home cooking in the Big Apple. You'll create menus that capture the adventurous spirit of the city's best metropolitan cuisine or celebrate the simplicity of family style dining. Practice fundamental techniques and learn skills you can build on while crafting menus brimming with fabulous flavor. These cooking sessions in NYC provide a perfect introduction to the joy of cooking for anyone who's ready to make the leap. Sign up for beginner cooking classes in NYC soon to make your life more delicious.
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Make Southern Cuisine Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create hearty Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Prepare a full Southern-style meal in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll cook crispy buttermilk fried chicken, bake flaky biscuits with hot honey butter and assemble...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Italian Al Fresco Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal outdoor-style dishes in this cooking class while practicing grilling and prep techniques. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Homestyle Southern Comfort Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the Southern kitchen and cook a comfort-inspired five-dish spread. This cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) is where Southern flavors come to life in a welcoming, hands-on setting. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll cook grilled chicken thighs topped with Alabama white sauce, put together a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Classic Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a bright Caribbean menu in this cooking class while practicing marinating and frying basics. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy garlic mojo...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook Classic Smash Burgers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a smash burger menu in this cooking class while building searing and prep skills. Cook a complete smash burger spread in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll bake hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers on a hot griddle and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Grill a Bold Summer Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook boldly over live fire in this technique-focused summer grilling signature class. Cook a full summer grilling menu in this engaging cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll grill flank steak with tomatillo-corn relish, prepare fingerling potato salad with herb...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Create Savory Italian Summer Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a seasonal outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Share a relaxed evening in the kitchen in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, farro salad with herbs and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Explore Global Cooking Skills
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Enroll your kid in a cooking series built around world cuisine favorites. Give your child a week of culinary discovery in this interactive cooking series in White Plains (Westchester) designed for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, young cooks will prepare global-inspired...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Essential Seasonal Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Step into the summer kitchen and cook a seasonal-inspired four-dish date night supper. If you're looking for a fun and approachable date night, this engaging cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) delivers a beautiful seasonal spread from start to finish. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll cook herb...
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Lake Grove
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Cook Balanced Smash Burgers and Sides
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create crisp smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli. You’ll also prepare...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Explore Global Cooking Skills
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your teen to a world cuisine week in this five-day cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in White Plains (Westchester) designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Amalia or a chef instructor, students will prepare dishes inspired by...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Quarter Flair for Foodies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy the culinary charm of New Orleans from your own kitchen. Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook red beans...
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Lake Grove
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FAQS ABOUT BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
How much do Beginner classes in NYC cost?
Beginner cooking classes in NYC vary in cost depending on the chef, the size of your group and the menu you choose. Prices for beginner culinary classes are on a tiered structure based on these and other details specific to the class. Typically, the price per person for cooking classes ranges from $59 to over $100. Refer to the top of this page for starting prices for culinary classes. You can contact our helpful concierge team at any time to learn more and plan your cooking experience.
Who are these Beginner classes suitable for?
Designed with easy-to-follow instructions and a lively atmosphere, cooking courses for beginners are suitable for anyone interested in expanding their kitchen skills or moving from beginner to experienced home chef. Cooking lessons for beginners allow families, kids and teens to work together to complete a tasty and nutritious menu while picking up valuable skills. Plan a unique evening out with family, friends and colleagues. Cooking courses are perfect for a girls’ night out, a date night or a team building experience.
What should I expect during a typical class?
First and foremost, you should expect to have a fun and engaging experience in any culinary class you choose. Beginner cooking classes in NYC are led by esteemed chefs who show up with all of the freshest ingredients, modern equipment and kitchen tools needed to create a meal reminiscent of your favorite NYC steakhouse, Little Italy eatery or Chinatown restaurant. Chefs create a lively ambiance while you watch demonstrations, follow step-by-step guidance and ask any questions you may have. After preparing a sweet, savory or spice-infused menu, you’ll have the opportunity to sample and share your creations with the group.
What Beginner techniques and skills will I master?
Have you ever dreamed of preparing a meal worthy of your favorite NYC restaurant? Depending on the cooking lessons you book, you’ll learn various culinary techniques, including knife skills, seasoning blends, grilling, wok-frying and more. You could also learn how to prepare Mediterranean seafood, Spanish tapas and Caribbean-inspired specialties. Whether it’s New York-style pizza, cheesecake and bagels or Italian bread, French pastries and Indian curry blends, you’ll pick up essential skills to recreate your favorite flavors at home. Learn how to prepare dry-aged prime steak or knead homemade dough into fresh pasta inspired by restaurants like Benjamin Steakhouse, Forsythia and I Sodi.
What are the benefits of taking a Beginner class?
The benefits of top cooking classes near you include the opportunity to learn new skills, boost current talents, gain kitchen confidence and bond with family and friends while making memories. You’ll meet new people and discover shared interests as you pursue your culinary dreams. This is a chance to join gourmet chefs who are dedicated to their craft and excited to share their skills and knowledge with others. Discover new recipes to prepare at home for friends and family. Cooking sessions are also a unique way to learn about global cuisine and cultural traditions, whether your course is held in Brooklyn, Midtown, Tribeca, Chelsea or the Upper West Side.
What types of Beginner classes/menus can I choose from?
You can choose from a wide variety of cuisines, cultures and specialized techniques in your road to culinary confidence. Explore the art of sushi making or the fun of pasta making. Learn how to simmer, sauté and flambé French favorites inspired by Balthazar, create delicately layered tiramisu in the fashion of Don Angie’s or serve up a Katz’s Deli-worthy pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. Likewise, you could choose to explore Mediterranean seafood, French pastries, Greek spanakopita, German strudel or African piri-piri chicken.
Where do the classes take place?
Local cooking lessons for beginners are held anywhere a meal can be prepared, whether it’s your place, the chef’s place or a third party even space like a hotel, banquet hall or local restaurant. Chefs who travel to your site arrive prepared and ready to go with all of the ingredients, tools and items needed to bake, grill, simmer or decorate. Refer to the destination map and venue image on each class page to help with discovering the location, whether your class is held at a cucina in Little Italy, a café in Chelsea or restaurants in Brooklyn, the East Side or Manhattan.
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.