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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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-24
A Taste of Tuscan Fare
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get a taste of the fresh flavors of Tuscany in this team building cooking class experience. In this hands-on team building class, you'll work with Chef Paul and your team to create a classic Italian meal using the freshest ingredients.
Begin by making Chef Paul's signature speedy gnocchi. Everyone will get a...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Lovers in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French fare. Shower your date with the romance of a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make French classics from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Create lasting memories together while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start by searing jumbo scallops topped with beurre...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
The Ultimate Taco Battle - NYC
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and feast in NYC’s ultimate taco-making team challenge. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled taco-making team showdown in NYC! This high-energy team-building competition brings out everyone’s creative side as you mix, season and build the most impressive tacos of the day. A professional chef...
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Local Chef
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Crafting the Ultimate Pizza
$129
Cooking Class
$129
From dough to dessert, learn every step of pizza-making. In this cooking class, Chef Jasmine will teach you the secrets to making authentic, restaurant-quality pizza at home. Discover how to create a complete pizza feast from start to finish.
Begin with a refreshing Caprese salad featuring ripe tomatoes, basil and...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Delectable Bites to Start Your Party
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Make your next party something spectacular with these elegant and fresh appetizers. This cooking class will teach you how to create elegant and flavorful vegetarian hors d'oeuvres that are sure to impress! Craft a variety of delicious bites perfect for your next gathering, satisfying all taste buds with fresh,...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Pasta-Making 101 for Kids
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will get a hands-on lesson in pasta making and more from a professional chef. In this fun kids cooking class with Chef Jimi, kids and adults alike will learn how to make several delicious Italian dishes.
Begin with black truffle garlic bread, then prepare some pasta and combine with creamy sauce to make...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-28
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu in NYC
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
To begin, craft a salad...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Mother's Day Favorite
Italian Spring Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine in this hands-on experience. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn how Italians cook in the springtime with fresh, seasonal produce and ingredients. From appetizer to dessert, you’ll craft a multi-course Italian-style meal with a world-class chef on hand to give...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Upscale Flavors of China
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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Elevated Bento Box
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create an authentic Japanese meal with a lesson in the art of bento boxes. Discover the magic behind Japanese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan and leave with the confidence to recreate it at home. Japanese cuisine often feels like something reserved for masters: precise, technical, almost...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 10-24
Elegant French Cooking
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bond with your team over French food as you prepare an elegant meal together. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your team will learn how to make classic French dishes under the tutelage of Chef Paul.
You'll start by working together to make a traditional French vinaigrette. For the entrée, Chef Paul...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Elegant Japanese Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a chef-inspired Japanese bistro dinner for date night. Enjoy Japanese-inspired flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice and a crisp salad with ginger-orange dressing. You’ll also fry vegetable tempura and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.