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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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: World Flavors Cooking Camp
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your child up for five days of global cooking in this cooking series. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in NYC takes young chefs on a five-day journey through global flavors. Guided by Chef Emily or a chef instructor, kids will explore dishes inspired by Mexico, Asia, Italy, France and classic...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Flavorful Fair Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create fair classics like funnel cakes, blueberry pie and s’mores bars. Join a five-star chef in this exciting cooking class that brings fair favorites to your kitchen. You’ll learn to make traditional funnel cakes, a double-crust blueberry pie and s’mores bars. Gain hands-on experience with techniques such as...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flavorful New England Coastal Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Step into the New England kitchen and cook a coastal-inspired six-dish feast. Looking for a fun and skill-building night out? This engaging cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) brings a full seaside-inspired menu to life. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll make a Connecticut-style lobster roll with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Flavors Cooking Camp
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your teen up for a five-day global cooking series in this hands-on program. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in NYC takes teens on a five-day culinary journey around the world. Guided by Chef Emily or a professional chef instructor, students will explore global cuisines while practicing...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crowd-Pleasing Tex-Mex Table - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Season, sear and assemble a Tex-Mex feast the whole family made together. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) centered on Tex-Mex favorites. You'll prepare carne asada fajitas with peppers and onions, mix and roll homemade flour tortillas and make fresh guacamole and...
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White Plains
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Cook a Classic Italian Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the Italian kitchen and cook a comfort-inspired four-dish spread. This cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) is where you'll cook a well-rounded Italian menu with a modern touch. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll shape and bake polpette, prepare homemade manicotti filled with cheese and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Carnival Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your sweet tooth to a festival of flavor with this trio of classic desserts. This hands-on cooking class will transport you to the county fair with a selection of delicious delights. Join an expert chef as you learn the secrets to frying golden funnel cakes and rolling out pie crust to stuff with gooey blueberry...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crowd-Pleasing Tex-Mex Table - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Refresh your cooking with tequila lime sorbet and a pineapple avocado salad. Explore bold Latin American flavors in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You'll prepare Peruvian-spiced grilled chicken, cook poblano rice and make a grilled shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips. You'll also...
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Festive Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate togetherness with fresh dough, sausage calzone and cherry vanilla floats. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build...
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Lake Grove
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Classic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family together for a hands-on Tex-Mex cooking adventure. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in NYC centered on Tex-Mex favorites. You'll prepare carne asada fajitas with peppers and onions, mix and roll homemade flour tortillas and make fresh guacamole and queso fundido. You'll...
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New York
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Cook a Traditional Southern Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel from the grill to the dessert dish in this Southern cooking class. This cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) is your chance to explore classic Southern comfort food hands-on. You'll grill chicken thighs and pair them with a tangy Alabama white sauce, then prepare creamy three-cheese mac and cheese and...
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White Plains
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Classic Summer Tarts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop a pastry repertoire that covers fruit tarts, frangipane and savory fillings. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and...
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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
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