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 Pastries of Paris
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art behind some of your favorite French pastries in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to make classic Parisian pastries from scratch during this engaging cooking class. French pastries are as delicate as they are delicious, but a gourmet pastry chef will make sure that you're hitting all the steps...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Light Spring French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a refined French spring menu in this hands-on class. Celebrate seasonal French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to pan-sear salmon with a white wine pan sauce, grill asparagus with tarragon and chive butter and prepare light sweet pea soufflés. You’ll also mix a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make a Festive Sushi Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook together and enjoy a sushi-style evening. Date night gets a sushi bar upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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The Science of Custards, Curds and Meringues
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice hands-on baking focused on foundational skills. Level up your dessert game in this interactive cooking class in NYC focused on French pastry essentials. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart from start to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Spanish Paella Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a festive Spanish feast in this hands-on class. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Heavenly Parisian Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Welcome to the world of Parisian sweetness. Join a top-rated chef for a lively cooking class focusing on Parisian pastries. Learn to transform flavors through expert techniques into decadent treats. Whether you're a seasoned Baker or a beginner, the chef will share simple yet impressive recipes, ensuring you leave...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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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Colorful Cinco de Mayo Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a crowd-pleasing Mexican feast for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also make classic Mexican...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Savor Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a memorable date night as you prepare an elegant, gourmet meal together. Set the mood for an unforgettable evening with this romantic, hands-on cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll prepare a sophisticated four-course menu perfect for two. Prepare perfectly seared scallops in a rich tarragon butter...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Balanced Thai Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook Thai food while developing better control of flavor. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in NYC focused on Thai classics. Led by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass shrimp soup....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Refined French Spring Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence baking fresh French spring treats. Bake delicate French-inspired desserts in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to make lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread cookies, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers from start to finish. Chef Jackson or a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Bold Thai Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook Thai dishes while sharpening core techniques. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) focused on Thai classics. Led by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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.