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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Craft Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create beautiful French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through mixing, piping and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Croissants With a Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover new sweet and savory twists on your favorite French pastry. Break the morning monotony of eating the same old croissant with this deliciously creative cooking class. Those who enjoy a savory bite will love learning to make ham and cheese croissants and your sweet tooth won't be able to resist one infused with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mother’s Day Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Cook as a family through this special Mother's Day cooking class. A perfect idea for Mother's Day is this cooking class, where kids will learn how to cook amazing food as a family and for their mothers. As a family, you will create scrumptious springtime food that is fresh and seasonal. From homemade berry shortcakes...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Lively Bulgogi and Banchan Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a flavorful Korean BBQ feast in this cooking class. Cook a full Korean BBQ-style meal in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll grill bulgogi beef, assemble lettuce wraps and prepare traditional side dishes including cucumber...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Elegant Cake Decorating for Beginners
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence decorating bakery-style cakes from start to finish. Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to finish. Chef Emily...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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South American Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a South American-style steak night with someone you love. In this interactive cooking class, you and your partner will follow along as a world-class chef takes you through a multi-course meal inspired by the cuisine of South America with a juicy steak as the star. Using fresh ingredients and expert techniques,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Lovers in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French fare. Shower your date with the romance of a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make French classics from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Create lasting memories together while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start by searing jumbo scallops topped with beurre...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make Chic French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master impressive French macarons for Mother’s Day in this cooking class. Make sophisticated French macarons in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll craft peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons with attention to detail...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Learn Timeless French Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gain confidence mastering essential French classics. Build confidence with timeless French recipes in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken, create a white wine pan sauce, achieve perfectly crisp potatoes and prepare tender artichokes with lemon...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook for Mom - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate Mother’s Day with fun, homemade treats. Show the mothers and mother figures in your life you care with a hands-on cooking class where you’ll create delicious treats from scratch. Led by a world-class chef, it’s a chance to bond in the kitchen with women you love as you prepare strawberry shortcakes,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Making Macarons For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a wonderful gift for your mom as you learn to make macarons here. In this innovative and hands-on cooking class, you will find out how to make macarons, a sweet treat that is a perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day. A world-class baker will show you how to create these delicious treats. You’ll learn to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Hands-On Cake Decorating Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create smooth layered cakes from scratch. Build confidence with classic pastry techniques in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare genoise cake, whip Swiss meringue buttercream and assemble a layered cake with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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.
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