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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Asian-Jamaican Fusion
$95
Cooking Class
$95
The best elements of two beloved cuisines come together in this international feast. Explore the magical blend of Asian and Jamaican kitchen traditions in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine. She'll show you gourmet techniques for turning two distinct cuisines into a single spectacular meal.
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 16-20
Family-Style Grilling
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Work with your team to create a gourmet meal of grilled steak and flavorful sides. In this team building cooking class, your group will learn how to make several BBQ favorites to share family style. Chef Jimi will lead your team through the process of cooking each dish, teaching you culinary tips and tricks along the...
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Chef Jimi
NYC (Little Italy)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mexican Inspiration
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Draw inspiration from the colorful ingredients and bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with Chef Denis. The kitchen fills with the aroma of roasted chili peppers and the fresh tang of lime in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. The chef will teach you how to balance the vibrant flavors of this iconic cuisine...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 10-28
Asian Dumplings Team Building in NYC
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Craft dumplings better than your weekly carry-out in this hands-on team building cooking class. Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of three traditional Asian dumplings and the techniques to create them.
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Timeless Italian Recipes
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the essentials of Italian cuisine by cooking with classic recipes and techniques of the region. This cooking class offers a delicious dive into the classic flavors of Italian cuisine. Chef Kymberly will guide you through preparing a three-course menu featuring time-honored Italian recipes and...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Elegant Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook through a three-part handmade pasta lesson in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Prepare three distinct dishes, starting with lemon and arugula spaghettini with chile and pecorino, followed by orecchiette with spicy sausage,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Fresh Pasta Three Ways
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a handmade pasta dinner featuring three approaches in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with handmade pasta in this interactive cooking class in NYC. With guidance from Chef Emily or a resident chef, you’ll work with dough and sauces to create spaghettini with lemon and arugula, orecchiette with sausage...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Culinary Voyage Through Spain
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore a meal filled with flavor and texture as you prepare five authentic Spanish dishes. There's an abundance of traditional Spanish cuisine to be discovered in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. It's a menu filled with classic recipes carefully selected for maximum enjoyment.
First, you'll create a...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Upscale Flavors of China
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Spanish Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Plant based Spanish snacks Explore gourmet plant-based Spanish tapas in this exciting new cooking class. Learn innovative ways to create tasty vegan dishes in this chef-led class. Cook your way through a multi-course menu starting with a pomegranate guacamole served with raw veggie strips for dipping. Then make a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Pop-up Class
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Craft Perfect Ice Cream Cocktails - Queens
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Shake up two indulgent ice cream cocktails in this playful class. Enter a sweet-and-spirited mixology experience where cocktails meet dessert in the best way possible. In this interactive class, you’ll craft two eye-catching ice cream cocktails guided by a skilled host who will show you how to shake, drizzle and...
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Instructor Melissa and Team
NYC
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Great for Groups of 16-20
Authentic French Fare
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Ratatouille, coq au vin and more make up this gourmet team building menu. In this interactive team building experience with Chef Todd, you and your team will learn how to create several classic French dishes.
Begin by practicing your knife skills to prepare ratatouille, which you'll bake in a balsamic-Parmesan...
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Chef Todd
NYC (Little Italy)
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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.