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.
CHEF’S PLACE
Beginner Dumpling Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to master dumpling techniques through hands-on repetition. Explore essential dumpling techniques in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll shape steamed dumplings, prepare wonton soup and pan-fry gyoza to a crisp finish. You’ll...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Romantic Sushi Bar Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fundamentals of making sushi like a pro. Step into the world of Japanese cuisine in this beginner-friendly sushi class. Learn core skills from a seasoned sushi chef, from preparing rice to shaping beautiful rolls. Whip up a citrusy yuzu dipping sauce before making shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Springtime French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring romance to your cooking in this fun French cooking session. Sprinkle some French flair onto your life through this cooking class, the perfect alternative evening idea where you can learn to cook homely French dishes. You will discover how to make amazing springtime dishes through traditional French culinary...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pizza With A Twist
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a personalized pizza from scratch using fresh vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Denis, you will learn how to make pizza that is both healthy and delicious. Chef Denis will guide you through the steps of pizza-making, from the dough to the toppings, and everything in...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Crafting Sushi Rolls - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bond over preparing fresh sushi rolls and immerse yourself in the art of sushi-making. Make your date night extra special with this sushi cooking class, where you’ll learn to create delicious sushi rolls like shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls, plus a refreshing avocado and vegetable hand roll. With step-by-step...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Festive Brunch Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a balanced brunch spread with ease in this hands-on cooking class. Create crowd-pleasing brunch favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to bake a cinnamon roll cake, prepare brown sugar peppercorn bacon and make fluffy cloud egg nests. Chef Jackson or a resident chef will...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Preparing Chinese Takeout Dishes at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the ingredients and techniques necessary to create popular Chinese dishes in this cooking class. Chinese dishes are enjoyed across the globe. Learn to create them in this cooking class. The class will explore the flavor profiles in Chinese dishes - sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. Along the way, you'll work...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Sicilian Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Strengthen your bond through a fun, food-filled Sicilian experience. Enjoy a romantic taste of Sicily in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will shape arancini, cook pasta alla Norma, mix a fresh arugula and fennel salad and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Gourmet Neapolitan Pizza From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a Neapolitan-inspired meal from start to finish in this guided session. Explore the flavors of Naples in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll mix and bake classic Italian meatballs, stretch and top pizza dough and prepare a bright...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Hands-On Naples-Style Pizza Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a Naples-inspired cooking night in this hands-on cooking session. Learn to cook a full Neapolitan-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad, polpette al forno, Neapolitan-style pizza with tomato, basil and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Brunch Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make weekend-worthy brunch favorites in this fun cooking class. Cook classic brunch bites in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make a cinnamon roll cake, caramelized bacon and light cloud eggs. You’ll practice timing, baking and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Elegant Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook through a three-part handmade pasta lesson in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare three distinct dishes, starting with lemon and arugula spaghettini with chile and pecorino, followed by orecchiette with spicy sausage,...
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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.