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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Iconic Paella From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a chef-inspired Spanish feast in this hands-on class. Prepare a vibrant Spanish menu in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella, kale and Manchego salad and Spanish olive oil ice cream with Marcona...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Cook an Indulgent Japanese Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a signature Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Cook a Japanese bistro menu from scratch in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll sear salmon, build flavorful garlic rice, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and master light tempura...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spicy Mexican Street Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a chef-inspired Mexican feast for Cinco de Mayo. Bring Cinco de Mayo flavors to life in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll grill carne asada, blacken fish for tacos and press fresh corn tortillas. You’ll also prepare Mexican...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Brilliant Breakfast Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thrill your loved ones with freshly-baked flaky croissants. Add a fresh recipe to your baking collection by taking this croissant centered cooking class. Your patisserie expert chef tutor will show you how to make an enriched croissant dough and guide you through making a classic croissant with ham and cheese as well...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet French Spring Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence baking signature French spring treats. Explore classic French baking techniques in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare madeleines, shortbread cookies, panna cotta and almond financiers while learning how to...
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White Plains
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Craft a Vibrant Korean BBQ Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare chef-inspired Korean BBQ favorites from scratch. Cook a full Korean BBQ-style meal in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll grill bulgogi beef, assemble lettuce wraps and prepare traditional side dishes including cucumber salad, quick kimchi and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Daily Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to bake essential loaves for everyday eating. This cooking class is for anybody keen to finally ditch those preservative-laden store-bought loaves and instead learn to bake bread like grandma used to. From homemade white bread to whole wheat country bread with olives and rosemary, with some delicious cinnamon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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South American Steak Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook steak the South American way in this date night cooking session. Join this innovative and romantic cooking class to learn to cook steak dishes the Latin American way. This class is a perfect date night idea as you will be able to get to know your date intimately as you cook sizzling South American steak together....
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New York
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Timeless Southern French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook bistro-style Southern French dishes inspired by Provence. Explore French spring flavors in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with herbs, prepare a bright vegetable salad and cook a fragrant rice pilaf. You’ll...
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White Plains
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Craft Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create beautiful French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through mixing, piping and...
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New York
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Stylish Japanese Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a classic Japanese-inspired feast for date night. Share a flavorful evening in this fun Japanese cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice, vegetable tempura...
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White Plains
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Mother’s Day Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Cook as a family through this special Mother's Day cooking class. A perfect idea for Mother's Day is this cooking class, where kids will learn how to cook amazing food as a family and for their mothers. As a family, you will create scrumptious springtime food that is fresh and seasonal. From homemade berry shortcakes...
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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.