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
Pop-up Class
Mother's Day Favorite
Ice-Cream Decorating for Kids - Queens
$55
Cooking Class
$55
Build colorful sundaes together in this family-friendly dessert class. Turn dessert into the main event with this hands-on, family-friendly ice cream sundae decorating class. Designed for kids and their grown-ups, this experience invites little creators to build their dream sundae from the scoop up.
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Instructor Melissa and Team
NYC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Supper en Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy an unforgettable session preparing a French-inspired steak dinner for two. During this romantic Parisian cooking class for couples, you’ll master searing steak on a cast iron and learn the secrets to making a rich wine sauce using the pan juices. You’ll also discover how to make a fresh vinaigrette with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Colorful April Fools’ Treats - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make unexpected sweets that look surprising but are easy to create. Turn classic comfort food into a hilarious surprise in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese,” meatloaf cupcakes with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cook a Vibrant Thai Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn an ordinary evening into a Thai-inspired date night worth remembering. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook your way through Thailand in this interactive cooking class in NYC. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Celebration of Global Eats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sample dishes from all around the global in this celebration of blended cuisine. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine combines exciting elements from several regional cuisines into one spectacular meal. Her expertise in world cuisine will open your eyes to delicious possibilities and bring the richness of...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Georgian Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Travel to the Caucasus Mountains and explore the flavors of Georgian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Ivan will share the techniques that make Georgian food distinctive and exquisite. You'll learn how to combine ingredients to transform them into an authentic “supra” — a traditional Georgian...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Hand-Rolled Sushi Essentials
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to create some of Japan's most beloved dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey to Japan with this robust menu curated by Chef Misun for this technique-focused class, where you'll learn how to roll and shape your way to sushi perfection.
First, prepare a warm miso soup with tofu...
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Chef Misun
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
The Best of Italian Favorites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Master a menu of Old World specialties for an authentic, home-cooked Italian dinner. Discover the secrets of cooking like a true Italian chef in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kenneth. From preparing pillowy gnocchi to crafting crispy cannoli for dessert, you'll explore an array of time-honored methods used for...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Top Dishes of Spanish Cuisine
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Master the timing of paella, frying churros and balancing flavors in tapas. This cooking class takes you on a flavorful journey through Spain’s most beloved dishes. Chef Denis will guide you in creating a vibrant three-course menu that showcases the bold and rustic flavors of Spanish cuisine.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Savory Asian Delights
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Experience the essence of Asian cuisine through hands-on cooking. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll explore the rich and diverse flavors of Asian cuisine. Chef will guide you through essential techniques every step of the way, from knife skills to balancing bold ingredients.
You’ll start by crafting crispy...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
New on Cozymeal
Craft Boozy Ice Cream Sundaes
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build a boozy ice cream sundae in this playful experience. Guided by an expert barlour-tender, you'll explore a rotating selection of boozy ice creams and sorbets, including seasonal and limited-release flavors. After tasting through the lineup, it’s time to design a custom sundae, layering spirited scoops with...
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Instructor Melissa and Team
NYC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Artisan Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice essential baking skills through hands-on bread making. Build confidence with bread baking in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll create whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes and flaky buttermilk biscuits, served with...
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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.