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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Tasty Traditions – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Explore time-honored staples of Chinese cuisine with this interactive lesson. This immersive cooking class delves into classic recipes from the Chinese kitchen. Learn about Chinese culture while practicing traditional techniques for filling and folding dumplings. The chef will help you sharpen your culinary skills as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Seasonal Italian Cooking Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy the flavors of outdoor Italian dining in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains. Cook an Italian meal made for relaxed outdoor dining in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll grill marinated steak and top it with charred scallion gremolata, then prepare polenta bites with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Timeless Italian Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your special someone to an upscale Italian menu handcrafted with love. This interactive cooking class blends refined techniques with classic Italian flavors. You’ll sharpen your culinary skills while preparing succulent steak tagliata and mixing fresh pesto to dress tender grilled zucchini. Pop a bottle of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Savoring Coastal France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sear scallops, build a risotto and make memories in this inspired date night cooking class. Savor the taste of coastal France in an indulgent date night cooking class made for two! Alongside your partner, learn to cook like the pros, expertly sear scallops and craft an irresistibly creamy risotto. To top off the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Explore Vibrant Persian Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore fragrant Persian flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Explore Persian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. You’ll grill saffron chicken kabobs, prepare a chopped cucumber and tomato salad with fresh mint and learn to make crispy Persian rice, also known as tahdig. For dessert, you’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Popular Steakhouse Pairings - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a refined surf and turf menu with your partner in this date night class. Classic steaks and succulent seafood make a lovely pairing, and you'll learn essential techniques for creating both in this date night cooking class. Work alongside a five-star chef and your partner to build a refined surf and turf dinner...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Explore Rustic Spanish Tapas
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the flavors of Spain in this fun and social cooking class in NYC. Throw together a festive tapas spread that practically begs for good company in this engaging cooking class in NYC. With Chef Emily or a resident chef showing you the way, you'll simmer pork meatballs in smoky tomato sauce, prep pan con tomate...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fresh Croissants: Flaky and Buttery Goodness
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of baking fresh, flaky croissants in this immersive three-hour French cooking class. Croissants are a popular French pastry; you can learn how to create them in this cooking class. Work alongside a master chef instructor to discover the art of mixing and laminating dough along with shaping and baking...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Relaxed Al Fresco Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a vibrant Italian meal inspired by the flavors of late summer in this cooking class in NYC. Cook your way through a relaxed Italian summer menu in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With Chef Emily or a resident chef leading the way, you'll prep grilled marinated steak with scallion gremolata, make crispy...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Tender Filet Secrets - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You and your date will make memories as you prepare a tender filet plus sides. Join a five-star chef for a night of culinary discovery in this engaging cooking class. Learn to prepare tender filet, char tomatoes and bell peppers for a smoky sauce and perfect creamy whipped potatoes. End with homemade roasted...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Ocean and Land - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft a twist on steak and seafood in this date night cooking class. This date night cooking class features steak and seafood. You'll work as a pair with a master chef to learn culinary techniques for grilling a juicy steak, cooking to your liking, and creating delectable, sweet, flaky crab cakes. For...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Charming Scandinavian Baking Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create delicate European-style desserts in this cozy baking class in White Plains. Spend the afternoon channeling your inner Swedish baker in this engaging cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With Chef Amalia or a resident chef guiding you along, you'll bake fragrant cardamom buns, layer up mini princess...
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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.
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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.