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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French Patisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Baking Like The French Immerse yourself in the delicate world of French patisserie in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create classic French sweets from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as laminating dough, sifting flour and piping icing. Cook...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Discover Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your sweetheart to sushi in this one-of-a-kind experience. Elevate your date night with a one-of-a-kind romantic cooking class. Learn to make steakhouse classics from a five-star professional chef in a fun, interactive environment. Start by making thyme and gruyère popovers. For the main course, prepare a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Pizza Night - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family together for a fun hands-on pizza making class. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in NYC focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To finish, you'll mix a cherry...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Baking Techniques Master the art of French patisserie in this exciting baking class. Learn to create delicate French pastries from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as piping decorations and baking cakes from scratch while having a blast. Learn to bake...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Master Classic Summer Tart Making
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master the art of classic pastry dough in this hands-on summer tarts class. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a savory squash and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Beloved Pizza Making From Scratch - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Sample homemade tomato sauce and summer garden pizza fresh from the oven. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester) focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Festive Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create colorful treats with all-American flair in this family-friendly lesson. This fun and interactive cooking class is sure to ignite your patriotic spirit. Follow along with the chef as you work together to prepare delicious firework cupcakes with vanilla buttercream. You’ll learn expert tips for mixing the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Summer Tarts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Capture the best of summer in three tarts made with two classic pastry doughs. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond...
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White Plains
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Patio Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy the lighter side of Italian cuisine with fresh recipes for sunny days. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll practice traditional Italian techniques using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Master the art of handmade pasta as you follow along with the chef to prepare fettuccine and pappardelle. Crushed tomatoes...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Buttercream Bash - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Swirl, sprinkle and smile your way through this hands-on family decorating celebration. Gather the whole family for this joyful cooking class where everyone learns to transform simple cupcakes into dazzling treats! Master piping techniques for swirled buttercream, create colorful designs and add festive decorations...
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White Plains
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Chocolate Celebration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Chocolate Baking Class Indulge in everyone's favorite dessert in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality baked goods from a five-star professional chef in a hands-on learning environment. Cook your way through multiple chocolate treats while learning new skills in the kitchen such as...
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Chocolate Celebration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Chocolate Class Take part in a chocolate baking adventure in this exciting cooking class. Learn to create bakery-quality desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as whipping icing, mixing batters and piping intricate decorations. Cook multiple...
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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.