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
Romantic Lobster Ravioli - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a sophisticated multi-course menu with a contemporary twist on ravioli. During this interactive cooking class, a world-class chef will guide you in creating an elevated romantic dinner. You’ll learn the techniques to prepare fresh ravioli with a succulent lobster filling and delectable white wine sauce....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Elegant Ravioli Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate traditional ravioli by incorporating the richness of lobster for a gourmet and luxurious twist. During this cooking class, you’ll explore elevated flavors made with high-quality ingredients. The star of the night will be a succulent lobster ravioli made with a buttery white wine sauce. A top-rated chef will...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Make Delicious Holiday Ravioli From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create perfect holiday ravioli to impress and enjoy. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday ravioli-making class filled with gourmet Italian flavors. You’ll master fresh pasta dough, then prepare butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce and herbed...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Handmade Holiday Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with a festive ravioli-making workshop. Celebrate the holidays with a hands-on pasta-making class in NYC. Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta dough before filling it with seasonal flavors like butternut squash ravioli topped with brown butter sage sauce and herbed ricotta ravioli paired with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Sparkling Steakhouse Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add romance-inspired flavor to your next date night with this cooking class. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a date-night cooking class that channels the flavors of an Italian steakhouse. Craft a four-course menu beginning with grilled steaks in a caramelized...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Flavorful Steakhouse Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate love with a beautiful Italian feast. Celebrate love in this hands-on Italian steakhouse cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With expert guidance from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare juicy grilled steaks topped with caramelized shallot sauce and learn the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic American Feast - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring everyone together with fun comfort food favorites. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its best. For dessert, build your...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook a Comforting American Meal - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Turn family time into joyful kitchen fun in this cooking class. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a family-friendly cooking class featuring classic American comfort foods. Learn to make crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, creamy mac and cheese with extra cheesy...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Delicious American Feast for Beginners - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create easy classics that bring everyone together in the kitchen. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
The Art of Beef Wellington
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the holidays with a festive Beef Wellington. Celebrate the holidays in style with this gourmet cooking class in NYC. Learn the secrets behind a perfectly flaky Beef Wellington with tender, juicy beef at the center. Pair it with charred broccoli topped with Manchego, hazelnuts and a drizzle of honey, plus...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature Tuscan Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a multi-course menu featuring premium regional ingredients and traditional Tuscan techniques. This hands-on cooking class showcases the timeless charm of the Tuscan kitchen. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll learn essential methods such as making chianti-infused pan sauce and rolling classic potato gnocchi....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Authentic Tuscan Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform Old World traditions into your next favorite homemade culinary creations. Indulge in the bold flavors and rustic textures of Italy in this Tuscan-inspired cooking class. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you’ll craft classic dishes like tomato-topped crostini, Chianti-infused strip steak, handcrafted...
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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.