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
Vino & Dine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover romance with this culinary experience. Make date night spectacular with this sushi-themed cooking class. Learn to make fresh rolls from a five-star chef while having a blast with your partner. Master new skills in the kitchen, like cooking sushi rice and slicing fish, while preparing three different rolls....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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World Bread Tasting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover techniques that showcase bread-making traditions worldwide. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a bread-making adventure that spans the world. Start with Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah, bake Italian focaccia with rosemary and roasted garlic and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Wine Country Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sip, sauté and stir up something special together. Get whisked away to the vineyards of Italy with a date night cooking class for two. With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll prepare prosciutto-wrapped chicken in a rich Chianti sauce, assemble a vibrant beet salad with tangy goat cheese and Cabernet...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Making French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare delicate macarons in this exciting class. Discover the art of chopping with this interactive knife skills cooking class. Learn to slice, dice and chiffonade, while preparing a multi-course meal. Start with a classic minestrone soup and a hearty panzanella bread salad. For the main course, prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Dining Escape
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate culture and flavor with essential Italian dishes. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a cooking class filled with essential Italian favorites. Start with authentic spaghetti alla carbonara, followed by a light fennel and pear salad. Then, learn to prepare...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Dainty Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up delicate shells and decadent fillings with flawless technique. During this in-depth cooking class, you'll spend a sweet and skillful session crafting iconic French macarons, beginning with perfectly round shells. Once you've mastered the crisp-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture, you’ll explore two...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Knife Handling
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn Knife Skills Master the art of using a chef's knife in this exciting cooking class. Learn to chop and slice like a professional in an engaging hands-on experience taught by a five-star chef. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu of restaurant-quality dishes. Don't miss out on...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Essential Thanksgiving Cooking Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sharpen your kitchen skills just in time for a Thanksgiving upgrade. Get holiday-ready with this Thanksgiving-focused cooking class designed to build your kitchen confidence. With expert guidance, you’ll practice must-know techniques for stress-free holiday meals, including brining and roasting a chicken, whipping...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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School of Knife Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of knife work, guided by an expert with hands-on lessons. Sharpen your knife skills and boost your kitchen confidence with this engaging cooking class focused on mastering the fundamentals. Using a knife safely and efficiently opens the door to culinary opportunities. The smoother and faster you can...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mastering Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
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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Italian Harvest Tradition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate autumn’s bounty with Italian culinary flavors. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a seasonal Italian cooking class that celebrates autumn. Begin with roasted squash salad tossed with arugula and Gorgonzola, then move on to chicken cacciatore simmered in...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Gourmet Knife Methods
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn professional-level ways to put your most valuable kitchen tools to their best use. This hands-on cooking class is a sharp opportunity for you to hone your knife skills with classic methods and cutting-edge techniques. Discover the proper way to hold knives for a variety of kitchen tasks and practice your new...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.