Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best cooking classes in the NYC Region for your next culinary journey.
Exciting culinary opportunities await you in the Big Apple. Join a professional chef in NYC other areas for cooking classes that will entice your palate and expand your cooking repertoire. Learn how to roll delicate sushi, how to pair fresh pasta with the perfect homemade sauce, how to decorate cakes on par with your favorite bakery and so much more. No matter your skill or comfort level in the kitchen, there is an experience for you. Book today!
CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Pasta Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grow in kitchen confidence as you learn how to make pasta from scratch. Take this practical cooking class and you’ll always be minutes away from a delicious fresh pasta meal. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make pasta dough and roll it into different shapes — from pappardelle to go with a rich ragu to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Southern Italian Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook side by side while exploring deep, Southern Italian flavors. Create a surf and turf feast in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll sear steak tagliata, sauté shrimp with crispy capers, shape fresh garganelli by hand and make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Great for Groups of 13-20
Rustic French Fusion
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take a culinary journey around the world with your team and craft foods with French flair. Gather your team and prepare a curated French fusion menu in this hands-on corporate cooking class. Chef Denis will guide you through eclectic recipes inspired by global flavors.
First, your team will prepare a Moroccan...
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Chef Denis
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Homemade Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential skills for crafting golden, chewy loaves. Experience the joy of homemade bread in a class designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Master the secrets behind perfectly chewy interiors and beautifully crackled crusts. Finish by pairing your loaves with roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs and silky...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Brilliant French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the essentials to make a fine French dinner. In this chef-guided cooking class, you’ll discover the techniques and secrets to make a complete menu of French dishes. Working alongside classmates, you’ll learn to cook French onion soup and make a cognac sauce to pair with succulent roast chicken. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Perfecting the French Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join this hands-on class to refine your pastry-making skills and immerse yourself in French baking. Explore the world of French pastries in this hands-on cooking class, where you will make three delightful treats. You will craft fleur de sel caramels, perfectly crisp lemon-sugared palmiers and indulgent...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Craft Vibrant Valentine’s Day Treats - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enjoy a hands-on dessert class perfect for all ages. Enjoy a sweet and skill-building family experience in this interactive baking class. Prepare beloved desserts with techniques accessible to every age. Celebrate the teamwork that transforms simple ingredients into something...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
French Pastry Skills Builder
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect your pastry skills and make a range of sweet treats. Explore the French tradition of parfait patisserie at an immersive cooking class devoted to fine pastry. You’ll be taught by a chef tutor to make a buttery puff pastry that’s transformed into crisp palmiers with a citrus sugar twist. You’ll also learn...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pasta-Making Made Simple With Tools
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Make authentic pasta dishes from scratch with tools and skills you will use again and again. Join this hands-on cooking class to master the techniques of making filled pasta from scratch. Using a pasta tool kit provided during class, create fresh dough and transform it into artichoke mezzelune and pumpkin ravioli....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover traditional pasta-making techniques through hands-on Italian cooking. Discover the joy of homemade pasta in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. A professional chef will guide you through traditional Italian techniques to craft two distinct dishes: delicate egg ravioli with truffle butter sauce and fresh...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic New Orleans Dessert Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Southern baking through hands-on, flavorful recipes. Enjoy a taste of Louisiana in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make three classic desserts: mini king cakes, pecan pralines and sugar-dusted beignets. You’ll gain hands-on experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Croissants Like a Pro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover authentic croissants with expert tips on making dough, shaping and filling. There’s nothing better than fresh croissants straight from the oven, as you’ll find out in this fun cooking class. Led by a chef tutor, you’ll discover the secrets to making expertly laminated dough and transforming it into two...
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Chef Emily 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.