Beginner Cooking Classes in Manhattan
New to cooking? Want to brush up on some basic culinary skills? With beginner cooking classes in Manhattan, chefs are ready to give you the knowledge needed to cook award-worthy meals. They welcome every skill level, even if you have no idea how to make your way around a kitchen! Your chef will work with you so you can learn the basics and prepare cuisines from around the globe. Grab an apron and get ready to learn! Book today.
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Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Use fresh ingredients to create a handful of traditional Mediterranean recipes. Learn the basics of creating a four-course vegetarian Mediterranean meal in this cooking class. Packed with Grecian flavors, Chef Jamie will teach you baking and roasting methods to keep each dish light and healthy.
You'll begin with a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Essential Pasta Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grow in kitchen confidence as you learn how to make pasta from scratch. Take this practical cooking class and you’ll always be minutes away from a delicious fresh pasta meal. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make pasta dough and roll it into different shapes — from pappardelle to go with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a romantic French meal together with elegant, guided techniques. For a romantic date night filled with French charm, this cooking class is the perfect escape. Guided by a professional chef, you’ll learn classic French techniques as you prepare coq au vin and a winter green salad with candied bacon and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Elegant Croissant Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential laminated-dough techniques in a fun, hands-on class. Discover the craft of traditional French croissants in this immersive baking class. You’ll learn to work with classic laminated dough and shape it into beautifully airy pastries. Create both savory bacon and Gruyère croissants and indulgent...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
Homestyle Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add exquisite Japanese sushi to your home-cooking repertoire. If you like sushi, you're sure to love this cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the art of sushi making, learning to balance flavors and work with precision, delivering to your home table a feast worthy of your...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Sensational Flavors of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover fresh flavors and food filled with love at an Italian masterclass. Recreate Italian favorites at home using the skills and techniques learned in this immersive cooking class. Begin by making a traditional dish of chicken roasted below a brick and serve this with a stirred-to-perfection lemon and saffron...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Homemade Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential skills for crafting golden, chewy loaves. Experience the joy of homemade bread in a class designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Master the secrets behind perfectly chewy interiors and beautifully crackled crusts. Finish by pairing your loaves with roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs and silky...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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The Ultimate Thai Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of creating Thai dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients and vivid spices. Explore the best of traditional Thai cooking at an interactive cooking class. Guided by the chef tutor, you’ll balance aromatic herbs and spices, stir-fry vegetables and cook noodles to create chicken pad Thai with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover traditional pasta-making techniques through hands-on Italian cooking. Discover the joy of homemade pasta in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. A professional chef will guide you through traditional Italian techniques to craft two distinct dishes: delicate egg ravioli with truffle butter sauce and fresh...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
Classic Dumpling Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn beginner-friendly dumpling skills through fun, hands-on techniques. Learn the basics of dumpling making in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Practice shaping and cooking three classic styles: steamed dumplings, boiled wontons for soup and pan-fried gyoza. You’ll also prepare simple dipping sauces to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Rustic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic Italian methods perfect for building kitchen confidence. Discover the essence of Italian home cooking as you craft rosemary grilled chicken under a brick. Create a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto and complement it with perfectly roasted broccolini. A delicate lemon polenta cake brings the meal to a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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