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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Classic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold vibrant flavors in this hands-on journey through Latin America. Explore bold Latin American flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You'll prepare Peruvian-spiced grilled chicken, cook poblano rice and make a grilled shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips. You'll also assemble a pineapple,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Seasonal Bites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel from the grill to the dessert plate in this seasonal summer date night class. Savor a seasonal menu in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You'll grill herb-marinated pork tenderloin, stir a creamy sweet corn risotto with crispy pancetta and assemble a nectarine and heirloom tomato...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook a Stunning Coastal Summer Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn plank grilling, sauce-making and focaccia baking in one great class. If you love cooking with the best of the season, this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) is made for you. With Chef Jackson or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll prepare cedar plank salmon with blackberry...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Handcrafted Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Blend precision, creativity and delicious teamwork with hands-on sushi making. Craft and roll sushi from scratch with an intimate cooking class for two. You and your partner will join an esteemed chef and learn the essentials of sushi rice, then roll up a mouthwatering lineup of crisp shrimp tempura rolls, fiery spicy...
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Chef Emily 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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Master Classic Southern Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the soul of Southern cooking in this hands-on barbecue class. This cooking class in NYC 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 slow-cooked collard greens....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Five-Star Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a multi-course masterpiece that celebrates both technique and romance. Elevate your relationship in this cooking class where couples create a restaurant-caliber meal featuring chile-crusted ribeye drizzled with vibrant herb oil. You'll prepare harissa-spiked grilled zucchini and a berry-studded arugula salad...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Five-Star Fusion - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Combine global ingredients with fine dining flair in this vibrant gourmet menu. This gourmet cooking class unveils chef secrets for creating unforgettable dishes. You’ll practice various techniques as you prepare this elegant meal, drawing inspiration from international cuisines. Enhance chile-crusted ribeye with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Chef's Secrets for Macaron Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the perfect airy, puffed macarons with two fillings in this refined French pastry-making class. France is famous for its macaron pastry, and you can learn how to create it in this immersive cooking class. Over the course of three hours, a master chef will guide you through the process of creating the perfect...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Light and Airy French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create flaky, filled macarons in this immersive cooking class that explores artful French pastry making. Immerse yourself in the art of creating fresh macrons in this 3-hour cooking class. Your master chef instructor will guide you through the process of creating two delicacies - s’mores and cherry cheesecake....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Memorable New England Coastal Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel from the brioche oven to the dessert plate in this New England class. Enjoy a New England-inspired evening in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You'll prepare a classic Connecticut-style lobster roll using homemade brioche, then build a butter lettuce salad with radishes, cucumbers and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the best of New England coastal cooking in this date night class. Enjoy a New England-inspired evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You'll prepare a classic Connecticut-style lobster roll using homemade brioche, then build a butter lettuce salad with radishes, cucumbers and a buttermilk herb...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.
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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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