Chef Jimi
4+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $120/person
Traditional French Recipes
- Sat, Jun 13 • 6:00 PM More dates
- 2 to 15 guests
- 3-course meal Date night favorite
- Travelling to guests in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC
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Chef Paul
5+ years of culinary experience
TEAM COOKING CLASS $145/person
A Taste of Tuscan Fare
- Fri, Jun 19 • 6:00 PM More dates
- 10 to 24 guests
- 3-course meal Great for groups
- Manhattan (SoHo)
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
TEAM COOKING CLASS $85/person
Make Dumplings With Your Crew - NYC
- Tue, Jun 23 • 12:00 PM More dates
- 10 to 50 guests
- 1-course meal Great for groups
- Manhattan
Chef Todd
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM COOKING CLASS $169/person
Classic Puerto Rican Cooking
- Sat, Jun 13 • 6:00 PM More dates
- 16 to 20 guests
- 3-course meal Great for groups
- Manhattan (SoHo)
Booked 150+ times
Chef Ivan
35+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $135/person
American-Style Steak Dinner
- Sun, Jun 14 • 11:00 AM More dates
- 1 to 16 guests
- 3-course meal Date night favorite
- Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Pop-up Class
Instructor Melissa
COOKING CLASS $85/person
Craft Boozy Ice Cream Sundaes
- Sun, Jun 14 • 1:00 PM More dates
- 1 to 5 guests
- 1-course meal Date night favorite
- Manhattan (Kips Bay)
Chef Paul
5+ years of culinary experience
TEAM COOKING CLASS $145/person
Elegant French Cooking
- Fri, Jun 19 • 6:00 PM More dates
- 10 to 24 guests
- 3-course meal Great for groups
- Manhattan (SoHo)
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
TEAM COOKING CLASS $85/person
The Ultimate Taco Battle - NYC
- Tue, Jun 23 • 12:00 PM More dates
- 10 to 50 guests
- 1-course meal Great for groups
- Manhattan
Chef Jamie VK
13+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $135/person
Delectable Bites to Start Your Party
- Sat, Jun 27 • 12:00 PM More dates
- 1 to 4 guests
- 5-course meal Beginner friendly
- Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Chef Emily
3+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $79/person
Mastering Knives
- Sat, Jun 13 • 1:00 PM More dates
- 1 to 16 guests
- 1-course meal Beginner friendly
- Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
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What to expect in a Beginner class in NYC
Beginner cooking classes in NYC on Cozymeal are hands-on, beginner-friendly and designed to help guests learn, cook and dine with confidence.
- Step-by-step guidance from a local chef
- Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
- Beginner-friendly classes with simple techniques, chef guidance and hands-on practice
- All ingredients and equipment included
- Available as public or private classes
- Hosted at the chef's place or your place
- End the experience by enjoying what you prepared
Meet the talented chefs behind these beginner cooking classes in NYC
Chef Denis
50 years of culinary experience
- New York Tech, Brooklyn
- Award-winning: 1st Prize Table, Société Culinaire Philanthropique Exhibition
- Taught 300+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Jamie VK
13 years of culinary experience
- Newbury College — Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management
- Taught 650+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place
Chef Kenneth
20 years of culinary experience
- French Culinary Institute
- Trained in Michelin-star kitchens
- Taught 200+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Ivan
35 years of culinary experience
- Award-winning: Best Chef America, 2014–2016; Master Chef in Italian Cuisine, Academia Barilla
- Taught 9,500+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place
Chef Kymberly
7+ years of culinary experience
- Le Cordon Bleu, Bauman Holistic Chef, Resturant Hospitality San Jose State
- Taught 450+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Todd
20 yrs plus of culinary experience
- Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
- Award-winning: Regional Private Chef, 1993 — Niagara Gazette
- Chef's place
Chef Paige
3+ years of culinary experience
- Taught 900+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place
Chef Jasmine
18 years of culinary experience
- NYC Professional Kitchens - Self Taught
- Award-winning: New York Restaurant Food Show — Winner, Total Food Magazine, 2025
- Trained in Michelin-star kitchens
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Jimi
4+ years of culinary experience
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Emily
3+ years of culinary experience
- Taught 22,250+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place
Chef Kavitha
5+ years of culinary experience
- Chef's place & your place
Chef Paul
5+ years of culinary experience
- Taught 1,250+ guests on Cozymeal
- Chef's place
FAQS ABOUT BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
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Beginner cooking classes on Cozymeal in New York City are hands-on classes designed for people who want clear guidance, practical skills and a fun introduction to cooking. Instead of assuming prior experience, the chef walks you through each step and helps you build confidence as you cook.
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Yes. Beginner cooking classes on Cozymeal in New York City are designed for people with little or no kitchen experience. The pace is supportive, the techniques are explained clearly and the menus are chosen so you can learn useful skills without feeling overwhelmed.
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In a beginner cooking class, you may practice knife skills, mise en place, seasoning, timing, basic sauces, protein cookery, pasta techniques or simple desserts. The goal is to leave with a finished meal and kitchen skills you can actually use again at home in New York City.
