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
Rome Comfort Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover timeless Roman recipes in this flavorful class. Celebrate the flavors of Rome in this immersive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll begin with bruschetta layered with olive tapenade and creamy ricotta, then move on to juicy pork chops saltimbocca with herbs and prosciutto. Learn to prepare a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Harvest Time Sweets - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Join in a delightful family workshop celebrating everything autumn Embrace the essence of the season with this hands-on cooking class, perfect for bringing families closer and sparking creativity. Under the guidance of a skilled chef, you and your children will craft three delightful fall-themed treats. Kids will...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fall Gatherings in France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture autumn’s charm with rustic French-inspired cooking. Embrace the flavors of France in this autumn cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll sear garlic-rosemary steak with a silky red wine sauce, layer a comforting potato and celery root gratin with thyme and finish with a caramel-pear pot de...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Take & Bake: Latticed Apple Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Take home a delicious homemade pie served in a Sur La Table pie dish Dive into pie-making with this interactive cooking class. A chef instructor will lead you through crafting a homemade pie from start to finish. You'll master key skills such as creating a buttery latticed crust and preparing an apple pie filling with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Autumnal French Pastry Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create an assortment of French pastries infused with autumnal ingredients. From pumpkin to cranberry, this cooking class combines the best flavors of fall with delicious pastries. Guided by a chef tutor, you’ll pick up tried and tested baking techniques to make dough which will be turned into pumpkin-glazed donuts...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Easy Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family together for fun Italian cooking! Make family time delicious in this fun Italian cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare golden chicken Parmesan with fresh tomato sauce, roll out homemade pasta dough for creamy fettuccine Alfredo and finish the experience with sweet cannoli cupcakes topped...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Couples Steakhouse Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a magical steakhouse dinner for two prepared by you and your amore. In this date night cooking class, you and your significant chef will grow your kitchen skills to make a steak dinner. Start by searing steak and use the pan juices to make a heavenly sauce. Then, make sides of classic Caesar salad and baked...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Pumpkin Chai Spice Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the joy of baking with a festive pumpkin chai spice pie. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in NYC that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Emily or one of the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Harvest Season Sweets - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Have fun and build skills at a baking session for all the family. Boost your kitchen skills at a fun cooking class that’s perfect for kids and adults. Working together, you’ll bake sponge cakes and learn to ice and decorate them to make fall inspired goodies. You’ll transform chocolate cupcakes into cute...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Apple Pie Perfection
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create a delightful seasonal pudding perfect for fall. Learn how to make a traditional apple pie with a modern salted caramel twist at an expert-led cooking class. Plus, you’ll learn the secrets to making a decorative, twisted lattice top before taking your pie home in your own pie dish ($39.95 value). Pop it in the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Italian Cooking Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enjoy Italian traditions in a fun-filled family class! Bring everyone together for an Italian feast in this family-friendly cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll make crispy chicken Parmesan with zesty tomato sauce, craft homemade fettuccine Alfredo and learn how to roll fresh pasta dough by hand. To...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Epic Pumpkin Chai Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover festive baking in this pumpkin chai spice workshop. Discover the joy of seasonal baking in this take-and-bake pie class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to create a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie layered with cozy fall flavors and a crisp caramelized topping. With guidance from Chef Amalia or one of...
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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.