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
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Festive Donuts From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a filled donut assortment with hands-on learning. Build confidence with filled donuts in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll mix, shape and fry donut dough, then fill and glaze each donut with different flavors. You’ll focus on frying temperatures,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Signature French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn macaron making through a guided pastry workshop. Make elegant French macarons in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson 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....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors of the Far East
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the world of flavors in this Chinese cooking class Deep dive into the fascinating world of flavors and techniques of Chinese cuisine in this Chinese cooking class. You and other like-minded classmates will be guided by a five-start chef on all things Chinese cuisine. In addition to learning some basic cooking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make a Rustic Spring Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn springtime cooking in this hands-on guided session. Cook a well-rounded spring menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll marinate and sear steak, assemble an asparagus salad with crisp prosciutto, roast herb-seasoned potatoes and bake orange...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Flavorful Braided Bread Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build your bread-making skills through guided practice in this hands-on cooking class. Create beautifully braided breads in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate cinnamon babka, challah and a braided wreath with pearled sugar. Along the way,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Rustic Pizza the Neapolitan Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a Neapolitan-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn to cook a full Neapolitan-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad, polpette al forno, Neapolitan-style...
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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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Flavorful Parisian Salmon Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a French-inspired date night in this fun cooking class. Share a refined yet approachable cooking experience with your date in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon en papillote with fennel and dill, herb-roasted potatoes and crêpes...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Flavorful Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a handmade pasta menu built around three styles in this hands-on cooking class. Cook your way through three classic pasta styles in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemony spaghettini, hearty orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore farm-to-table cooking with farmers market inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook a fresh, seasonal menu in this fun cooking class in NYC. Guided by Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll make a herbed frittata with goat cheese, creamy asparagus bisque, farmers market vegetable risotto and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Garden-Fresh Taste of Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn spring cooking through a seasonal menu in this guided session. Celebrate spring flavors in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson 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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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.