Cooking Classes in NYC
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey

Immerse yourself in the Big Apple’s dynamic food culture with a variety of cooking classes in NYC. Whether it's rolling bagels, crafting fresh pasta or learning classic New York-style pizza, there's something for every taste and skill level. Led by skilled chefs across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers and Queens, these hands-on lessons make it easy to explore new techniques and cuisines. For an unforgettable night out, try a couples' class or give the gift of a culinary experience that creates lasting memories. With diverse cooking courses in New York City, from beginner lessons to expert challenges, it's the perfect way to spark a love for cooking. Join today and unlock your culinary potential with one of the many cooking lessons in New York City that will bring out your inner chef.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Elevated Bento Box
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create an authentic Japanese meal with a lesson in the art of bento boxes. Discover the magic that goes into building a bento box in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. With an array of recipes and ingredients to play with, you're sure to become a bento box extraordinaire in no time.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Brasserie Favorites From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Level-up your cooking skills with a hands-on fine dining session. In this French-inspired cooking class, you’ll get an inside look at haute cuisine with a five-star expert chef. You’ll receive full instructions and handy hints as you sear steak and make a punchy sauce with wholegrain mustard. Accompany your steak...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Hands-On Brasserie Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create traditional French brasserie dishes with steak, frites and a perfect crème brûlée. Cook and perfect your brasserie skills in this cooking class. Join an expert chef to prepare authentic dishes and create high-quality food at home with easy-to-make recipes, techniques and insights. Make strip steak...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Homestyle Italian Dishes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Take traditional Italian ingredients to another level from appetizer to dessert. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Misun, you'll learn how to make a handful of Italian classics featuring pasta dough made completely from scratch and a timeless dessert.
With the guidance of a five-star chef, mastering new...
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Chef Misun
Serving the NYC area
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A Taste of Classic Japan
$115
Cooking Class
$115
The fresh flavors and intriguing textures of Asian-Pacific cuisine are on the menu. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to add a bounty of authentic Japanese dishes to your home dining repertoire. Work with Chef Kenneth as you learn traditional techniques for creating regional recipes brimming with...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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Asian Dumplings and Stir-Fries
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Bring vibrant Asian flavors to your kitchen with step-by-step guidance and versatile techniques. This cooking class with Chef Jasmine brings the rich flavors and techniques of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. With her expert guidance, you’ll prepare a delicious three-course meal from scratch.
Learn to fold...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Essential Vegan Sushi
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Denis in creating innovative vegan sushi with a twist on authentic Japanese cuisine. In this unique plant-focused cooking class, you’ll make vegan versions of a few sushi favorites. This menu, curated by Chef Denis, is brimming with the fresh flavors of traditional Japanese ingredients.
First, fill...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Delectable Bites to Start Your Party
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Make your next party something spectacular with these elegant and fresh appetizers. This cooking class will teach you how to create elegant and flavorful vegetarian hors d'oeuvres that are sure to impress! Craft a variety of delicious bites perfect for your next gathering, satisfying all taste buds with fresh,...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Mastering Knife Skills
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Ivan will teach you professional knife skills essential to the culinary arts. Learn all the basic safety knife techniques to take your culinary skills to the next level during this extensive class. Chef Ivan will demonstrate knife techniques while you make three staples of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Hand-Rolled Sushi Essentials
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to create some of Japan's most beloved dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey to Japan with this robust menu curated by Chef Misun for this technique-focused class, where you'll learn how to slice, dice and roll your way to sushi perfection.
First, prepare a fresh Japanese...
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Chef Misun
Serving the NYC area
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The Best of Italian Favorites
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Master a menu of Old World specialties for an authentic, home-cooked Italian dinner. Discover the secrets of cooking like a true Italian chef in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kenneth. From preparing pillowy gnocchi to crafting crispy cannoli for dessert, you'll explore an array of time-honored methods used for...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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Sun-Kissed Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a rustic Italian feast with fire-kissed dishes and refreshing basil limoncello sorbet. Gather around the grill and bring authentic Italian dishes to life in this cooking class. Learn new grilling techniques, how to choose the right ingredients and get your questions answered by a 5-star chef. You’ll make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in NYC
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Chef Jamie kindly welcomed us into her home and provided a comfortable environment to experiment with flavors and enjoy developing a 3 course meal.
This was a great date night activity that left us with tips and tricks we can bring into our own kitchen. Chef Jamie is a well seasoned professional whose expertise and sense of humor made for a fun evening in the kitchen. Thanks Chef!
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
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