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
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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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice hands-on cooking inspired by garden-fresh flavors. Bring garden-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli, Tuscan kale salad with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make a Flavorful Southern French Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to approach French coastal cooking with confidence. Learn to make a bright, coastal French menu in this cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Led by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare bouillabaisse with seafood in saffron broth and creamy garlic aioli, a shaved radish and arugula salad...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Ramen Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook ramen while building confidence with advanced techniques. Cook a comforting bowl of ramen from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms and a perfect ramen egg. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Colorful Spring Celebration Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice techniques that make spring meals feel elevated. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Spring Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice hands-on cooking centered on spring flavors. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Chef Amalia or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Spring Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a spring feast while sharpening foundational skills. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in NYC focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh, then...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Savory Spring Baking Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake sweet and savory items while refining control. Bake your way through spring favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll learn skills like working...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Core French Pastry Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice skills that improve texture and finish in baking. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a lemon tart....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Bright Pasta Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to work efficiently with fresh pasta dough. Make fresh pasta the star of the night in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pappardelle with lemon, asparagus and Parmigiano-Reggiano with soft eggs, plus goat cheese tortellini with pancetta,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Gourmet Ramen
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook ramen with an emphasis on structure and balance. Cook a comforting bowl of ramen from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms and a perfect ramen egg....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Fresh Spring Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking with fresh herbs in a practical way. Bring bold spring flavors to the table in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Chef Amalia or a resident chef will guide you through yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini, tabbouleh and pound cake...
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White Plains
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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.