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
Craft Fresh Pasta Three Ways
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a handmade pasta dinner featuring three approaches in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with handmade pasta in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll work with dough and sauces to create spaghettini with lemon and arugula, orecchiette with sausage...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make pizza night any night with this interactive experience. Ditch the delivery, tank the take-out and have pizza night at home with this exciting, hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class pizza professional, you’ll mix your dough, flavor-balance your sauce, prep your toppings and bake your pie step-by-step for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
The Delicate Flavors of Spain
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a magical culinary journey through Spain in this colorful, flavorful chef led cooking class. This cooking class will have you feeling like you're on a culinary journey through Spain. Simmer paella on the stove, stuff dates and delicately wrap them in ham and enjoy an olive oil-infused dessert. A master chef will...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Irresistible Filled Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Try a filled donut class built around mixing, filling and finishing. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. Say bonjour to French bistro-style cuisine in this interactive cooking class where a world-class chef will guide you in crafting a multi-course meal. Using fresh ingredients and professional tools, this class is sure to enhance your cooking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Festive Donuts From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a filled donut assortment with hands-on learning. Build confidence with filled donuts in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll mix, shape and fry donut dough, then fill and glaze each donut with different flavors. You’ll focus on frying temperatures,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Wholesome Springtime Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a seasonal dinner centered on spring in this guided session. Learn to prepare a seasonal spring meal in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make herb-marinated steak with blue cheese butter, asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Flavors of the Far East
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the world of flavors in this Chinese cooking class Deep dive into the fascinating world of flavors and techniques of Chinese cuisine in this Chinese cooking class. You and other like-minded classmates will be guided by a five-start chef on all things Chinese cuisine. In addition to learning some basic cooking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make a Rustic Spring Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn springtime cooking in this hands-on guided session. Cook a well-rounded spring menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll marinate and sear steak, assemble an asparagus salad with crisp prosciutto, roast herb-seasoned potatoes and bake orange...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bold Brazilian Steakhouse Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook with fire, flavor and finesse in this hands-on cooking class. Bring steakhouse-style cooking home in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled churrascaria-style steak, Brazilian collard greens, plantain chips with citrus mojo and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Rustic Pizza the Neapolitan Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a Neapolitan-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn to cook a full Neapolitan-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad, polpette al forno, Neapolitan-style...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Hearty Churrasco Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create steakhouse-style textures and contrast in this fun cooking class. Explore traditional Brazilian cooking in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak using churrascaria methods, sauté collard greens and fry plantains for a savory-sweet...
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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.