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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Making Macarons For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a wonderful gift for your mom as you learn to make macarons here. In this innovative and hands-on cooking class, you will find out how to make macarons, a sweet treat that is a perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day. A world-class baker will show you how to create these delicious treats. You’ll learn to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Tuscan Take on Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Four Tuscan courses with steak at the head of the table. What's not to love? Forget the American steakhouse experience and instead learn to prepare your favorite cut Tuscan style with this exciting cooking class for carnivores. Pan-roasted with capers, arugula and Parmesan, you'll enjoy your steak after a plate of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Traditional Southern Comfort Food Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare authentic Southern meals in this cooking class while building frying and baking skills. Prepare a full Southern-style meal in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll cook crispy buttermilk fried chicken, bake flaky biscuits with hot honey butter and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Tuscan Trattoria Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your partner’s hand for a side-by-side adventure in preparing a Tuscan-inspired steak dinner. Get stuck into this couples cooking class and you’ll not only create great food, you’ll also cook up lots of fun memories. Led by an expert chef, you’ll get hands-on practice pan-roasting steak, toasting and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook Simple Seafood From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare modern fish and shellfish from scratch. Prepare an elegant seafood menu in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll pan-sear salmon, steam mussels and poach shrimp while learning how to season and cook seafood properly....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Timeless French Kitchen Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare authentic French meals in this cooking class while building pastry and pan-roasting skills. Prepare a refined French meal in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll bake a savory tomato and goat cheese galette, cook salmon with Dijon...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Mediterranean Seafood Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook an elegant seafood menu in this hands-on cooking class. Work through elegant seafood recipes in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll cook salmon with crisp skin, prepare mussels marinières and poach shrimp with precision. You’ll also make a simple green salad and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a classic surf-and-turf dinner for your next date night. Create a surf-and-turf inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Cook grilled steak and shrimp with scallion pesto, char asparagus with chermoula and prepare lemon herb couscous from scratch. You’ll also mix a spicy...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Traditional Italian Outdoor Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make Italian dishes in this beginner-friendly cooking class while practicing grilling and risotto techniques. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make a Flavorful Surf and Turf Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a luxurious steakhouse-style menu in this cooking class. Enjoy a coastal-inspired steakhouse menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak and shrimp, prepare scallion pesto, season asparagus with chermoula and build a bright couscous side....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Master Classic Mexican Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook classic Mexican desserts in this cooking class while learning baking and frying techniques. Learn how to prepare classic Mexican desserts in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Make conchas from scratch, bake chocoflan and fry churros served with Mexican hot chocolate sauce. You’ll also...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spiced Caribbean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare spiced Caribbean meals in this cooking class while building practical cooking skills. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
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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