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
Great for Groups of 10-28
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu in NYC
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
To begin, craft a salad...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mother's Day Favorite
Elevated Bento Box
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create an authentic Japanese meal with a lesson in the art of bento boxes. Discover the magic that goes into building a bento box in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. With an array of recipes and ingredients to play with, you're sure to become a bento box extraordinaire in no time.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-24
Elegant French Cooking
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bond with your team over French food as you prepare an elegant meal together. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your team will learn how to make classic French dishes under the tutelage of Chef Paul.
You'll start by working together to make a traditional French vinaigrette. For the entrée, Chef Paul...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Iconic Tastes of Asia
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the balance of sweet, savory and spicy flavors in authentic Asian recipes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia in this cooking class with Chef Denis. Designed for home cooks of all levels, this hands-on session introduces the techniques and spices essential to Asian cuisine.
Fold and steam savory dumplings...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Asian Dumplings and Stir-Fries
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Bring vibrant Asian flavors to your kitchen with step-by-step guidance and versatile techniques. This cooking class with Chef Jasmine brings the rich flavors and techniques of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. With her expert guidance, you’ll prepare a delicious three-course meal from scratch.
Learn to fold...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Elegant Easter Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a cooking class centered on spring flavors and Easter traditions. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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 OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day Favorite
Fresh Italian Gnocchi From Scratch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Taste the flavors of Italy and learn how to make fresh gnocchi from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Jamie will teach you how to handcraft a classic Italian menu, including turning a few staple ingredients into homemade gnocchi pasta and cooking up a savory tomato sauce.
To begin, top crostini with...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 16-20
Classic Puerto Rican Cooking
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Create a vibrant menu inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine with a touch of European flair. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Todd teaches your group how to prepare bold Puerto Rican dishes with a nod to the cuisine's Spanish influence. Practice a range of skills from making sauces and stews to frying,...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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Pop-up Class
New on Cozymeal
Ice Cream Cocktails After Dark
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Mix boozy ice cream cocktails and discover where dessert and mixology collide in style. With guidance from an expert team, you'll learn how to create two signature ice cream cocktails that blend boozy scoops with classic bar techniques. The evening begins with a welcome drink to set the tone before jumping into...
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Instructor Melissa and Team
NYC
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Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
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.