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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Vibrant Brazilian Churrasco
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking methods that deliver smoky, savory results in this fun cooking class. Bring steakhouse-style cooking home in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled churrascaria-style steak, Brazilian collard greens, plantain chips with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make a Refined French Bistro Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a traditional bistro-style meal step by step. Cook a French bistro menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette, herb-marinated steak with Roquefort...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Supper en Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy an unforgettable session preparing a French-inspired steak dinner for two. During this romantic Parisian cooking class for couples, you’ll master searing steak on a cast iron and learn the secrets to making a rich wine sauce using the pan juices. You’ll also discover how to make a fresh vinaigrette with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Seasonal Farm-to-Table Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore farm-to-table cooking with farmers market inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook a fresh, seasonal menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make a herbed frittata with goat cheese, creamy asparagus bisque, farmers market vegetable risotto and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make a Fresh Farm-to-Table Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a farm-to-table cooking session focused on fresh produce in this hands-on cooking class. Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to make a herbed mushroom and melted leek frittata with goat cheese, asparagus bisque finished with black pepper...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flawless Macaron Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create macarons in a class focused on precision and consistency. Make elegant French macarons in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll bake classic macaron shells and pair them with cassis buttercream, lemon curd and dark chocolate ganache with toasted pistachios. You’ll...
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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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Master Stunning French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create French macarons in a baking session that feels achievable. Learn precision pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Make classic French macarons and fill them with cassis buttercream and lemon curd, plus dark chocolate ganache finished with toasted pistachios. Chef Amalia...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Springtime French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring romance to your cooking in this fun French cooking session. Sprinkle some French flair onto your life through this cooking class, the perfect alternative evening idea where you can learn to cook homely French dishes. You will discover how to make amazing springtime dishes through traditional French culinary...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Comforting Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build skills that help you cook calmly and confidently. Make a showstopping meal feel easy in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and capers, then finish with chocolate...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. Say bonjour to French bistro-style cuisine in this interactive cooking class where a world-class chef will guide you in crafting a multi-course meal. Using fresh ingredients and professional tools, this class is sure to enhance your cooking...
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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.