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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Make a Festive Thai Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Slow down and enjoy date night through Thai cooking and conversation. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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White Plains
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Delicious Parisian Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a cozy date night with a Parisian twist. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted...
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Lake Grove
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Comforting Dim Sum Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook and assemble dim sum with a focus on foundational skills. Make it a dim sum party in this hands-on cooking class in NYC, with a Dim Sum at Home Kit included. Led by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare siu mai dumplings, Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce and shrimp rice rolls, then finish...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook a Delicious Parisian Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy date night with a relaxed Parisian cooking experience. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and...
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White Plains
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Seasonal Spring Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a spring feast while sharpening foundational skills. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in NYC focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh, then...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seasonal Spring Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to plan and cook a spring-inspired menu. Cook a fresh, seasonal menu in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh. You’ll learn skills...
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Lake Grove
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Classic Dim Sum Table
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook dim sum while focusing on texture, timing and technique. Learn how to make dim sum favorites from scratch in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester), complete with a Dim Sum at Home Kit to keep the experience going. Chef Amalia or a resident chef will guide you through pork and shiitake...
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Make a Vibrant French Bistro Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to manage multiple elements in a bistro-style meal. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and herb-marinated steak with...
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New York
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Elegant Easter Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a cooking class centered on spring flavors and Easter traditions. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with...
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Flavorful Tuscan Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience date night through food with a hands-on Italian cooking class. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook together in this cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) inspired by Tuscany. Chef Amalia or a resident chef will guide you through strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula salad with...
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Vibrant Easter Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate spring cooking with a hands-on Easter-themed class. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and Pecorino and mousse...
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Fresh Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice hands-on techniques inspired by seasonal cooking. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped...
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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.