Beginner Cooking Classes in Manhattan

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See our selection of Beginner cooking classes in Manhattan, NY
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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beginner cooking classes in Manhattan

Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Serving the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx
  • Great for groups
  • At your home
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Pasta Prepared From Scratch

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Serving the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx
  • Great for groups
  • At your home
Chef Paige
4.6 (33)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $145/person

Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building in NYC

  • Mon, Apr 27 • 10:00 AM More dates
  • 10 to 28 guests
  • Manhattan (Midtown West)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Authentic French Fare

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Classic Puerto Rican Cooking

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

The Ultimate Taco Battle - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Serving the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx
  • Great for groups
  • At your home
Chef Paul
5.0 (95)
5+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $145/person

Italian-American Favorites

  • Mon, May 4 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 24 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Paige
4.6 (33)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $145/person

Asian Dumplings Team Building in NYC

  • Mon, Apr 27 • 10:00 AM More dates
  • 10 to 28 guests
  • Manhattan (Midtown West)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
50+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $145/person

Italian Cuisine Made Simple

  • Mon, Apr 27 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 6 guests
  • Serving the Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At your home
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
50+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $105/person

The Best of Indian Cooking

  • Mon, Apr 27 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • Serving the Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At your home
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

Guacamole and Salsa Feast - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Serving the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx
  • 2-course meal • Great for groups
  • At your home

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What to expect in a cooking class

Cooking classes on Cozymeal are designed to be easy, interactive and memorable from start to finish.

  • Step-by-step guidance from the chef
  • Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
  • Hands-on and beginner-friendly
  • All ingredients and equipment included
  • Available as public or private classes
  • Hosted at the chef's place or your location
  • End the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared

Meet the talented chefs behind these cooking classes in Manhattan

Why guests in NYC book with confidence

  • 121 chef-led cooking classes in NYC taught by local professional chefs

  • Vetted local chefs selected through a thorough screening process

  • 5,841 real guest reviews in NYC, with an average rating of 4.9

  • Free 48-hour cancellation on most bookings

FAQS ABOUT BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES IN MANHATTAN

  • No. Classes welcome beginners and home cooks; your chef guides you step by step.
  • Most hosts provide ingredients and equipment. Check your confirmation and the experience page for any exceptions.
  • Yes. Many NYC chefs offer private bookings for birthdays, team building, and larger groups—filter by group size or contact concierge.
  • You’ll get an ingredient list and Zoom (or similar) link beforehand. Cook along live with your chef from your own kitchen.
  • Policies vary by experience. You’ll see the exact terms at checkout and in your booking confirmation.