Cooking Classes in NYC
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey
Immerse yourself in the Big Apple’s dynamic food culture with a variety of cooking classes in NYC. Whether it's rolling bagels, crafting fresh pasta or learning classic New York-style pizza, there's something for every taste and skill level. Led by skilled chefs across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers and Queens, these hands-on lessons make it easy to explore new techniques and cuisines. For an unforgettable night out, try a couples' class or give the gift of a culinary experience that creates lasting memories. With diverse cooking courses in New York City, from beginner lessons to expert challenges, it's the perfect way to spark a love for cooking. Join today and unlock your culinary potential with one of the many cooking lessons in New York City that will bring out your inner chef.
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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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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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Timeless Southern French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook bistro-style Southern French dishes inspired by Provence. Explore French spring flavors in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with herbs, prepare a bright vegetable salad and cook a fragrant rice pilaf. You’ll...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Fun Mexican Tacos - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Prepare fresh Mexican favorites in this family cooking class. Cook a festive taco spread with your family in this interactive cooking class in NYC designed for all ages. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll marinate steak, roast tomatillos, shape fresh tortillas and prepare sautéed corn. End on...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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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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Mother's Day Favorite
It's Spring in Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover your passion for Italian food through this cooking class. Embark on a journey in Italian cuisine through this innovative and fun cooking class. Whether you love Italian food or you want to discover a new love for this cuisine, this cooking class is for you. An expert chef will guide you through this class...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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Make Flavorful Tacos Together - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cook traditional Mexican tacos together in this family class. Explore a family-friendly taco menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steak tacos with tomatillo salsa, handmade tortillas, lime butter corn and tres leches cake with cream....
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White Plains
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Mastering Knives
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn the fundamental knife skills from the professionals in the industry. Learn to chop like a professional in this hands-on cooking class. Discover tried and true knife handling techniques under the instruction of a top-notch chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as julienning vegetables,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fresh Italian Summer Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook bright outdoor-style dishes in this cooking class while practicing grilling and prep techniques. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Knife Handling
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn Knife Skills Master the art of using a chef's knife in this exciting cooking class. Learn to chop and slice like a professional in an engaging hands-on experience taught by a five-star chef. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu of restaurant-quality dishes. Don't miss out on...
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White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
How much do cooking classes in NYC cost?
Your cost for each cooking class will be different, depending on the chef, the size of your group and the session you take. You'll find the starting price and fees on this page next to each listed class, with a tiering structure applied based on headcount and class details. For most classes, you can expect to pay between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are perfect for anyone who wants to have an unforgettable time with colleagues and loved ones. All skill levels are welcome. Beginning cooks can enjoy cooking classes that walk them step-by-step through the fundamentals of handmade cuisine, while experienced cooks will find intermediate and advanced sessions that take their talents to the next level. With cooking lessons for kids and teens, younger chefs can get their kitchen adventures underway. And with celebratory classes on the calendar, anyone can celebrate a birthday, share a date night or anniversary creating delicious fare or bring friends together for a special evening together.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With the best cooking classes in NYC to choose from, you can expect first-rate instruction from a local superstar chef with expertise in gourmet creativity. And of course, you can expect to have an unforgettable time with likeminded foodies while learning new cooking skills. All ingredients and tools needed for the session are provided, making it easy for you to focus on the step-by-step lessons as they unfold. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks in an engaging setting that sets everyone up for success. Depending on the session you choose, you will have time to settle in after instruction to dine on what you've created with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master everything from pasta making to modern baking, from the art of sushi to the craft of handmade pastries. Every session contains a set of smaller lessons that help you bring your creations to life, skills such as proper knife use and effective flavor layering. You'll even find specialty courses that focus on masterful grilling and artisanal charcuterie creation. And thanks to courses covering steakhouse specialties, seafood favorites and European classics, you'll use your new talents to create dishes .
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Connecting with your best friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues for a fun time is incredibly rewarding—especially while learning new skills you can use in your everyday life. The benefits of taking cooking classes range from gaining confidence with your kitchen abilities to learning how to enhance your home cooking regimen. Work with top talent from around NYC while sharpening your skills, explore cultures and cuisines you've always wanted to sample, add new recipes to your personal cookbook, and more. You'll also enjoy the camaraderie of working side-by-side with fellow cooks who share your love of creating great food, whether you sign up for SoHo cooking courses or schedule classes in Brooklyn.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from popular global cuisines like Italian, French and Mediterranean or pick something closer to home like NYC-style steakhouse and coastal seafood specialties. You can also check into specialty classes that hone in on sushi making, pasta making, cake decorating, artisan baking, desserts and more. With instructors drawing inspiration from restaurants around the city that rival the menus at spots like Scarpetta and Le Bernardin, you can select culinary classes in exciting contemporary dining options as well.
Where do the classes take place?
Most of the top cooking classes in NYC take place in either a premium third-party venue, the chef’s place, or your place. You may also find courses in which your chef instructor travels to a chosen venue or office space for onsite cooking experiences in your choice of locale. If the chef comes to your location, they will bring everything that is needed for the class from the equipment to the ingredients. Checking the venue image and destination map shown on each class page will clue you in on the location of the course, whether it's a baking workshop in Queens, a pasta lesson in Little Italy or a sushi class in Chelsea.
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.