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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The Best of Indian Cooking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Uncover the vibrant colors and flavors of Indian cooking with Chef Denis. Explore the wide range of ingredients and textures that tell a story rich in culture in this hands-on cooking class, where Chef Denis showcases time-honored Indian cooking techniques.
Begin by preparing colorful papri chaat with bright...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Make Festive Donuts From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a filled donut assortment with hands-on learning. Build confidence with filled donuts in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll mix, shape and fry donut dough, then fill and glaze each donut with different flavors. You’ll focus on frying temperatures,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Night in Chianti - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a night in Chianti learning how to make a romantic Italian meal Be transported to lovely Chianti on your next date night with this romantic Italian cooking class. During this interactive class, you and your date will get to explore the tricks and tips for cooking a delicious Italian meal together while making...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Artisan Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice essential baking skills through hands-on bread making. Build confidence with bread baking in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll create whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes and flaky buttermilk biscuits, served with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Great for Groups of 13-20
Rustic French Fusion
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take a culinary journey around the world with your team and craft foods with French flair. Gather your team and prepare a curated French fusion menu in this hands-on corporate cooking class. Chef Denis will guide you through eclectic recipes inspired by global flavors.
First, your team will prepare a Moroccan...
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Chef Denis
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Parisian Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a French seasonal dinner with spring inspiration in this guided experience. Learn to cook a French-inspired spring feast in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled steak, a seasonal salad with whole grain mustard vinaigrette and rye croutons, savory tarte...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Couples French Flair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor your date night with authentic French recipes. Enjoy the essence of French cuisine in an intimate cooking class for a date night. You'll learn traditional Parisian techniques for creating top-notch recipes, with your partner and other couples. This class promises a hands-on experience that will ignite your...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook a Romantic Thai Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience date night in a fresh way through hands-on Thai cuisine. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Romantic Parisian Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the peak romance of Parisian cuisine during this intimate date night cooking class. French cuisine is the epitome of romance and flair, and this cooking class is the perfect way to capture that passionate vibe. With a gourmet chef leading the way, you'll create an authentic Parisian menu from scratch, using...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Bites Cooking Week
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Treat your kid to a five-day series packed with hands-on learning in this guided session. Encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for young chefs. Over five days, kids will make pretzels, pasta, global dishes and chocolate treats while learning essential...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Relaxed Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make an Italiano feast of cozy favorites. Develop essential skills rooted in comforting Italian cuisine at this engaging cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll master making crisp chicken Parmesan and a flavorful tomato sauce. You’ll also discover the secrets to crafting fresh pasta from scratch...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.