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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Elevated Croissants From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a sweet-and-spicy croissant batch in this guided session. Build confidence with pastry lamination in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make croissant dough from scratch and turn it into sweet and savory pastries, including...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Homestyle Sushi in NYC
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add exquisite Japanese sushi to your home-cooking repertoire. If you like sushi, you're sure to love this cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the art of sushi making, learning to balance flavors and work with precision, delivering to your home table a feast worthy of your favorite...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Flavors of Northern Italy
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Experience the beauty of North Italian cuisine in this cooking class with Chef Denis. If you have a soft spot for Italian food, this hands-on cooking class is for you. Chef Denis will introduce you to an authentic spread of dishes from Northern Italy, taking you from the farm to the seaside, and back again in four...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Great for Groups of 18-30
French Culinary Foundations
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Master the basics of French cuisine with your team in this interactive class. With Chef Kymberly as your guide, your team will learn the foundational techniques of French cooking from appetizer to dessert.
Begin with crusty, cheesy fromage fort as a savory starter along with a classic French-style salad featuring...
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Chef Kymberly
Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
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Pizza Creations From Start to Finish
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring authentic Italian pizza flavors to life in your own kitchen. This cooking class introduces you to the art of pizza-making with Chef Jimi as your culinary guide. Learn how to create the perfect dough and customize your pizza with a variety of toppings.
Start with a light and flavorful Caprese salad made with...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Mastering Knife Skills
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Ivan will teach you professional knife skills essential to the culinary arts. Learn all the basic safety knife techniques to take your culinary skills to the next level during this extensive class. Chef Ivan will demonstrate knife techniques while you make three staples of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Artisan Croissant Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn croissant making in this guided cooking experience with sweet-and-spicy variety. Build confidence with pastry lamination in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make croissant dough from scratch and turn it into sweet and savory pastries, including...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Hibachi Experience
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a hibachi-style cooking night in this fun cooking class. Cook a balanced hibachi-style menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll pan-cook teriyaki chicken, fold and cook gyoza, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and prepare a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Hibachi Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a hibachi-style meal-building session in this fun cooking class. Learn classic Japanese-inspired techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Prepare savory-sweet chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza with dipping sauce and a crisp salad tossed with ginger-orange dressing. You’ll...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Homemade Dumplings 101 in NYC
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Forget the carry-out and make your own dumplings and dim sum in this hands-on cooking experience led by Chef Paige. Each folded dumpling is a work of art featuring fresh ingredients.
Begin by seasoning a savory pork...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Authentic Francophone Feast
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Whip up a heavenly French spread with the help of Chef Denis. You’ll learn how to recreate the delightful flavors French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. From Brittany to Tunisia, you will taste beautiful dishes that span the French-speaking world.
To start, prepare a lush leek and...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Cooking for Mental Health
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover new, flavorful ways to improve your mental health in this fun, interactive cooking class. In this hands-on class with Chef Kymberly, you will learn how to prepare a three-course menu using spices and ingredients with nutrients that help stave off depression and anxiety, and improve your overall mood.
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Chef Kymberly
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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.