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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Fresh French Cooking for Spring
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master vibrant French spring techniques in this cooking class. Cook a refined spring menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll sear salmon, build a pan sauce, grill asparagus and bake sweet pea soufflés with proper structure. You’ll also prepare a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spicy Mexican Street Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a chef-inspired Mexican feast for Cinco de Mayo. Bring Cinco de Mayo flavors to life in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll grill carne asada, blacken fish for tacos and press fresh corn tortillas. You’ll also prepare Mexican...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Gourmet Mother’s Day French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master refined French macarons for Mother’s Day in this cooking class. Build confidence in the kitchen while making French macarons in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare two elevated flavors, peach and Champagne and chocolate...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Authentic Paella for Beginners
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make a vibrant paella in this cooking class. Prepare a vibrant Spanish menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella, kale and Manchego salad and Spanish olive oil ice cream with Marcona almonds. You’ll gain...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet French Spring Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence baking signature French spring treats. Explore classic French baking techniques in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare madeleines, shortbread cookies, panna cotta and almond financiers while learning how to...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Master Professional Cake Decorating
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master practical cake decorating skills in this hands-on class. Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to finish....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Hands-On Taco and Tortilla Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare classic Mexican favorites in this Cinco de Mayo cooking class. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also make classic Mexican street...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Daily Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to bake essential loaves for everyday eating. This cooking class is for anybody keen to finally ditch those preservative-laden store-bought loaves and instead learn to bake bread like grandma used to. From homemade white bread to whole wheat country bread with olives and rosemary, with some delicious cinnamon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Traditional French Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook elegant French classics in this hands-on class. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar...
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Lake Grove
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Make Elegant French Spring Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bake elegant French spring desserts with floral flavors. Explore classic French baking techniques in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare madeleines, shortbread cookies, panna cotta and almond financiers while learning how to control moisture,...
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New York
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Timeless Southern French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook bistro-style Southern French dishes inspired by Provence. Explore French spring flavors in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with herbs, prepare a bright vegetable salad and cook a fragrant rice pilaf. You’ll...
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White Plains
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Practical Seafood Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook elegant seafood dishes with expert guidance. Prepare an elegant seafood menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll pan-sear salmon, steam mussels and poach shrimp while learning how to season and cook seafood properly. You’ll...
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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
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