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 Hearty French Bistro Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create flavorful French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Prepare a steakhouse-style French meal in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll cook ribeye with tapenade butter, fry golden potatoes and mix a bright...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Authentic Tex-Mex Table - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Plate a gorgeous Latin American spread with ceviche, grilled chicken and fresh salad. Put together a vibrant Latin American spread in this engaging cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll cook Peruvian-style grilled chicken, prepare poblano rice and make grilled...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Easy Italian Outdoor Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare seasonal Italian meals in this cooking class while building grilling and risotto skills. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron risotto and assemble a tomato and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make Rustic Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook classic grilled dishes in this cooking class while learning smoking and heat control techniques. Work with fire and smoke in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon, grilled skirt steak with scallion...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Learn Essential Baking Skills
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your kid to a baking week that builds confidence in this hands-on cooking series. Encourage creativity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for young bakers. Over five days, kids will explore a variety of baking projects, from pizza pinwheels and stuffed cheesy shells to fruit...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Cook Summer Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a smoky grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Work with fire and smoke in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon, grilled skirt steak with scallion gremolata and grilled corn with...
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Homestyle Italian Seafood Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create light, seasonal Italian pasta dishes. Cook a coastal Italian menu in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll mix and roll fresh pasta dough, cut linguine by hand and pair it with clams in a white wine sauce. Along the way, you’ll prepare marinated prosciutto wrapped...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Teen Chef Technique Training
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your teen to a five-day cooking series focused on practical kitchen skills. Refine skills and develop personal style in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for teens ages 12 and older. Over five days, students will prepare dishes like eggs Benedict, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, dan dan...
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Lake Grove
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Traditional Handmade Italian Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice pasta making in a clear, step-by-step format. Prepare classic Italian recipes in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make handmade linguine, cook clams in white wine sauce and assemble prosciutto wrapped melon. You’ll finish by baking a fig and...
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Make Rustic Summer Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare fresh pasta and light summer sauces in this engaging cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Mix and roll homemade pasta dough, then shape and cook hand-cut pasta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil and Parmesan. You’ll also...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Homestyle Southern Comfort Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the Southern kitchen and cook a comfort-inspired five-dish spread. This cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) is where Southern flavors come to life in a welcoming, hands-on setting. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you'll cook grilled chicken thighs topped with Alabama white sauce, put together a...
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Lake Grove
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Make Seasonal Pasta From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare fresh pasta with herbs and vegetables in this cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Mix and roll homemade pasta dough, then shape and cook hand-cut pasta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil and Parmesan. You’ll also prepare orecchiette with sweet...
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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.