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!
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Make a Refined French Bistro Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a traditional bistro-style meal step by step. Cook a French bistro menu in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson or a resident chef will guide you through French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette, herb-marinated steak with Roquefort...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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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Make a Fresh Farm-to-Table Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a farm-to-table cooking session focused on fresh produce in this hands-on cooking class. Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to make a herbed mushroom and melted leek frittata with goat cheese, asparagus bisque finished with black pepper...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Gourmet Baking Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your baking skills in a big way during this hands-on culinary experience. This cooking class is perfect for bakers who want to take their skills to new heights by creating eye-catching, unique baked goods. An expert baker will help you reach your full potential in the kitchen, teaching you complex techniques...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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 Classic Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a Parisian-inspired date night dinner together in this hands-on cooking class. Enjoy a romantic evening of French cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will make salmon en papillote, perfectly roasted herb...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flawless Macaron Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create macarons in a class focused on precision and consistency. Make elegant French macarons in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll bake classic macaron shells and pair them with cassis buttercream, lemon curd and dark chocolate ganache with toasted pistachios. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make a Wholesome Southern French Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook coastal-inspired French dishes with hands-on guidance. Discover the flavors of the French coast in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make bouillabaisse in a saffron seafood broth with creamy garlic aioli, plus a shaved radish and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Master Stunning French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create French macarons in a baking session that feels achievable. Learn precision pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Make classic French macarons and fill them with cassis buttercream and lemon curd, plus dark chocolate ganache finished with toasted pistachios. Chef Amalia...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cupcake Heaven - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the family together at a fun baking session. Bring everyone together for a fun cooking class. Working under the guidance of the chef tutor, big and little cooks will discover kitchen secrets to make batter, bake and decorate delicious cupcakes. By the end of the session, you’ll have two delicious varieties:...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fresh Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice hands-on techniques inspired by seasonal cooking. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Chef Jackson 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 Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Travel to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. Say bonjour to French bistro-style cuisine in this interactive cooking class where a world-class chef will guide you in crafting a multi-course meal. Using fresh ingredients and professional tools, this class is sure to enhance your cooking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NYC REGION
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.