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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French Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Baking Techniques Master the art of French patisserie in this exciting baking class. Learn to create delicate French pastries from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as piping decorations and baking cakes from scratch while having a blast. Learn to bake...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tuscan Terrace - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Be transported to the sunny hills of Tuscany with seasonal flavors from the renowned region. This gourmet cooking class highlights the time-honored traditions and sun-soaked ingredients of seasonal Tuscan cuisine. You’ll fire up the grill to prepare juicy chicken accented with lemon and rosemary. Follow the chef as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Beloved Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Sample homemade tomato sauce and summer garden pizza fresh from the oven. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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French Patisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Baking Like The French Immerse yourself in the delicate world of French patisserie in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create classic French sweets from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as laminating dough, sifting flour and piping icing. Cook...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Summer Tarts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the best of summer in three tarts made with two classic pastry doughs. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Pizza Night - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family together for a fun hands-on pizza making class. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in NYC focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To finish, you'll mix a cherry...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Buttercream Bash - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Swirl, sprinkle and smile your way through this hands-on family decorating celebration. Gather the whole family for this joyful cooking class where everyone learns to transform simple cupcakes into dazzling treats! Master piping techniques for swirled buttercream, create colorful designs and add festive decorations...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Master Classic Summer Tart Making
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master the art of classic pastry dough in this hands-on summer tarts class. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a savory squash and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Chocolate Celebration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Chocolate Class Take part in a chocolate baking adventure in this exciting cooking class. Learn to create bakery-quality desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as whipping icing, mixing batters and piping intricate decorations. Cook multiple...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Festive Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create colorful treats with all-American flair in this family-friendly lesson. This fun and interactive cooking class is sure to ignite your patriotic spirit. Follow along with the chef as you work together to prepare delicious firework cupcakes with vanilla buttercream. You’ll learn expert tips for mixing the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Savor a Flavorful Coastal Summer Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your table with blackberry sauce and a dark cherry hazelnut sundae. If you love cooking with the best of the season, this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) is made for you. With Chef Amalia or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll prepare cedar plank salmon with blackberry...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Chocolate Celebration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Chocolate Baking Class Indulge in everyone's favorite dessert in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality baked goods from a five-star professional chef in a hands-on learning environment. Cook your way through multiple chocolate treats while learning new skills in the kitchen such as...
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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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