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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Cook a Traditional Southern Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel from the grill to the dessert dish in this Southern cooking class. This cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) is your chance to explore classic Southern comfort food hands-on. You'll grill chicken thighs and pair them with a tangy Alabama white sauce, then prepare creamy three-cheese mac and cheese and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Master Core Cooking Techniques
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your teen up for a five-day cooking series focused on core kitchen skills. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in NYC gives teens five focused days to master the core techniques behind great cooking. Guided by Chef Emily or a professional chef instructor, students will work on mother sauces,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pasta Playground Under Sun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Flour transforms into silky ribbons while summer ingredients dance through Italian traditions. Immerse yourself in a summer-inspired cooking class where you'll craft silky pasta dough from scratch before transforming it into creamy carbonara and vibrant pappardelle. Learn the art of balancing fresh ingredients in a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Master Classic Southern Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the soul of Southern cooking in this hands-on barbecue class. This cooking class in NYC is your chance to explore classic Southern comfort food hands-on. You'll grill chicken thighs and pair them with a tangy Alabama white sauce, then prepare creamy three-cheese mac and cheese and slow-cooked collard greens....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Seasonal Bites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel from the grill to the dessert plate in this seasonal summer date night class. Savor a seasonal menu in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You'll grill herb-marinated pork tenderloin, stir a creamy sweet corn risotto with crispy pancetta and assemble a nectarine and heirloom tomato...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Seasonal Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the best of seasonal summer cooking in this date night class. Savor a seasonal menu in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You'll grill herb-marinated pork tenderloin, stir a creamy sweet corn risotto with crispy pancetta and assemble a nectarine and heirloom tomato burrata salad. For dessert, you'll bake a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bold, Soulful French Quarter Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive New Orleans flavor through hands-on cooking. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Five-Star Fusion - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Combine global ingredients with fine dining flair in this vibrant gourmet menu. This gourmet cooking class unveils chef secrets for creating unforgettable dishes. You’ll practice various techniques as you prepare this elegant meal, drawing inspiration from international cuisines. Enhance chile-crusted ribeye with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Five-Star Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a multi-course masterpiece that celebrates both technique and romance. Elevate your relationship in this cooking class where couples create a restaurant-caliber meal featuring chile-crusted ribeye drizzled with vibrant herb oil. You'll prepare harissa-spiked carrots and a berry-studded arugula salad before...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Light and Airy French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create flaky, filled macarons in this immersive cooking class that explores artful French pastry making. Immerse yourself in the art of creating fresh macrons in this 3-hour cooking class. Your master chef instructor will guide you through the process of creating two delicacies - s’mores and cherry cheesecake....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Chef's Secrets for Macaron Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create the perfect airy, puffed macarons with two fillings in this refined French pastry-making class. France is famous for its macaron pastry, and you can learn how to create it in this immersive cooking class. Over the course of three hours, a master chef will guide you through the process of creating the perfect...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the best of New England coastal cooking in this date night class. Enjoy a New England-inspired evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You'll prepare a classic Connecticut-style lobster roll using homemade brioche, then build a butter lettuce salad with radishes, cucumbers and a buttermilk herb...
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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.