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
Delicious East Coast Brunch Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a flavorful brunch guided by East Coast traditions today. Upgrade your weekend plans with this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) focused on East Coast brunch favorites. Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Learn World Cooking Skills
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Help your child feel proud of what they create in this five-day cooking series. Give your child a full culinary experience in this interactive cooking series in White Plains (Westchester), spanning five exciting days. With support from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, students will cook a new menu each day, from...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make a Vibrant French Bistro Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to manage multiple elements in a bistro-style meal. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and herb-marinated steak with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Sushi Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make sushi together for a playful date night. Date night gets a sushi bar upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Cozy Parisian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience classic French cooking in an easy, approachable way in this hands-on cooking class. Bring the flavors of Paris to your kitchen in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full bistro-style meal featuring croque monsieur, French onion...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vibrant Easter Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate spring cooking with a hands-on Easter-themed class. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and Pecorino and mousse...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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French Pastry Fundamentals in Practice
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make pastry techniques feel approachable. Build confidence with custards, curds and meringues in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart. You’ll develop...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Traditional French Bistro Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook French bistro dishes while sharpening core kitchen skills. Cook a French bistro menu in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Chef Amalia or a resident chef will guide you through French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette, herb-marinated steak...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make a Classic Southern French Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how French coastal meals are planned and prepared. Learn to make a bright, coastal French menu in this cooking class in NYC. Led by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare bouillabaisse with seafood in saffron broth and creamy garlic aioli, a shaved radish and arugula salad with tapenade vinaigrette and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Crowd-Pleasing Thai Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook Thai food while improving coordination in the kitchen. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) focused on Thai classics. Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Flavorful Easter Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create a polished Easter meal with simple methods. Celebrate spring with this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin and a shaved asparagus salad...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice techniques that help fresh flavors shine. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in NYC. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped goat cheese and sparkling...
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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.