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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Master Making Thai Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Begin a journey into the world a Thai cooking through this fun class. Discover how to create a wide range of wonderful Thai dishes using authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class. From pad thai to green curry, you will have lots of fun as a highly-rated chef will guide you and others...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make Flavorful Tacos Together - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cook traditional Mexican tacos together in this family class. Explore a family-friendly taco menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steak tacos with tomatillo salsa, handmade tortillas, lime butter corn and tres leches cake with cream....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spiced Caribbean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare spiced Caribbean meals in this cooking class while building practical cooking skills. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Mediterranean Southern French Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover rustic Southern French flavors with seasonal classics. Explore French spring flavors in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with herbs, prepare a bright vegetable salad and cook a fragrant rice pilaf. You’ll also make a smooth...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Master Classic Mexican Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook classic Mexican desserts in this cooking class while learning baking and frying techniques. Learn how to prepare classic Mexican desserts in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Make conchas from scratch, bake chocoflan and fry churros served with Mexican hot chocolate sauce. You’ll also...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fresh Italian Summer Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook bright outdoor-style dishes in this cooking class while practicing grilling and prep techniques. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make a Flavorful Surf and Turf Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a luxurious steakhouse-style menu in this cooking class. Enjoy a coastal-inspired steakhouse menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak and shrimp, prepare scallion pesto, season asparagus with chermoula and build a bright couscous side....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make Balanced Pizzas From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook creative pizzas in this cooking class while learning dough handling and baking techniques. Prepare a creative pizza menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make fresh pizza dough, bake carbonara-style pizza, prepare a fennel and sausage...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook Diner-Style Smash Burgers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a complete smash burger menu in this cooking class while building searing and prep skills. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Fun Mexican Tacos - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Prepare fresh Mexican favorites in this family cooking class. Cook a festive taco spread with your family in this interactive cooking class in NYC designed for all ages. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll marinate steak, roast tomatillos, shape fresh tortillas and prepare sautéed corn. End on...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook classic French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Enjoy a fresh French-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll cook pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon roasted...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Cooking Across Continents
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a cooking series that introduces a new cuisine each day. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Lake Grove (New York) for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked potato tots,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.