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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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-24
Italian-American Favorites
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Prepare a unique fusion of American and Italian dishes bursting with flavor. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Paul, your group will learn how to cook classic Italian-American favorites from scratch.
First, create a kale salad paired with dates, walnuts and a piquant lemony dressing. For the main dish,...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Great for Groups of 16-20
Pasta Prepared From Scratch
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Explore the basics of creating homemade pasta that takes center stage in a classic Sicilian meal. Chef Todd shares his expertise in Italian cuisine with a team building cooking class that celebrates the rustic beauty of pasta. He'll teach you and your group how to make fresh pasta from simple ingredients and dress...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Craft Pasta With Your Crew - NYC
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in NYC. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in NYC, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before simmering sauces...
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Local Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-24
A Taste of Tuscan Fare
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get a taste of the fresh flavors of Tuscany in this team building cooking class experience. In this hands-on team building class, you'll work with Chef Paul and your team to create a classic Italian meal using the freshest ingredients.
Begin by making Chef Paul's signature speedy gnocchi. Everyone will get a...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-28
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building in NYC
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Add new culinary techniques to your skillset and recipes to your repertoire with this menu. Authentic Mexican fare and traditional cooking techniques will be the star of this team building cooking class led by Chef Paige. You'll make a four-course traditional Mexican meal from scratch with your crew.
First, learn...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Great for Groups of 16-20
Authentic French Fare
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Ratatouille, coq au vin and more make up this gourmet team building menu. In this interactive team building experience with Chef Todd, you and your team will learn how to create several classic French dishes.
Begin by practicing your knife skills to prepare ratatouille, which you'll bake in a balsamic-Parmesan...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cook a Delicious East Coast Brunch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make brunch feel special with East Coast-inspired cooking class today. Bring brunch vibes to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make a Festive Sushi Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook together and enjoy a sushi-style evening. Date night gets a sushi bar upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-24
Elegant French Cooking
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bond with your team over French food as you prepare an elegant meal together. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your team will learn how to make classic French dishes under the tutelage of Chef Paul.
You'll start by working together to make a traditional French vinaigrette. For the entrée, Chef Paul...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Use fresh ingredients to create a handful of traditional Mediterranean recipes. Learn the basics of creating a four-course vegetarian Mediterranean meal in this cooking class. Packed with Grecian flavors, Chef Jamie will teach you baking and roasting methods to keep each dish light and healthy.
You'll begin with a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Upscale Flavors of China
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Asian Dumplings and Stir-Fries
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Bring vibrant Asian flavors to your kitchen with step-by-step guidance and versatile techniques. This cooking class with Chef Jasmine brings the rich flavors and techniques of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. With her expert guidance, you’ll prepare a delicious three-course meal from scratch.
Learn to fold...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.