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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Easy April Fools’ Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Cook together while exploring playful ideas in the kitchen. Make family time extra fun in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll create prank-style treats like grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese” and meatloaf cupcakes with mashed...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seasonal Spring Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to plan and cook a spring-inspired menu. Cook a fresh, seasonal menu in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh. You’ll learn skills...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Learn World Cooking Skills
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Help your child feel proud of what they create in this five-day cooking series. Give your child a full culinary experience in this interactive cooking series in White Plains (Westchester), spanning five exciting days. With support from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, students will cook a new menu each day, from...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook a Vibrant Thai Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn an ordinary evening into a Thai-inspired date night worth remembering. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook your way through Thailand in this interactive cooking class in NYC. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Comforting Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build skills that help you cook calmly and confidently. Make a showstopping meal feel easy in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and capers, then finish with chocolate...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Cozy Parisian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience classic French cooking in an easy, approachable way in this hands-on cooking class. Bring the flavors of Paris to your kitchen in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full bistro-style meal featuring croque monsieur, French onion...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: From Noodles to Italian Pasta
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Help your child enjoy a week of cooking fun in this hands-on session. Encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen in this fun cooking series in NYC for young chefs. Over five days, kids will make pretzels, pasta, global dishes and chocolate treats while learning essential techniques in a supportive, hands-on...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Rustic Italian Pantry Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice Italian cooking methods you can reuse at home. Learn how to turn pantry-friendly Italian ingredients into a full meal in this cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Led by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto and...
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Lake Grove
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Bright Spring Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a seasonal spring dinner in this guided hands-on experience. Celebrate spring flavors in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled artichokes with basil aioli, Tuscan kale salad and a smooth lemon...
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White Plains
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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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New York
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Cook Spanish Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Slow things down and enjoy a fun Spanish cooking experience together. Date night gets an upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make Serrano wrapped cod with lemon aioli, stuffed piquillo peppers, chickpeas with asparagus and smoked...
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Lake Grove
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Italian Spring Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine in this hands-on experience. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn how Italians cook in the springtime with fresh, seasonal produce and ingredients. From appetizer to dessert, you’ll craft a multi-course Italian-style meal with a world-class chef on hand to give...
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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.