Cooking Classes in New Jersey
Best Cooking Classes in New Jersey for your next culinary journey
Known as the Garden State, cooking classes in New Jersey offer an unrivaled opportunity to learn how to harness the bounty of nature. Whether you’re in Camden NJ, Hoboken, Jersey City or Princeton NJ, there are plenty of cooking experiences in New Jersey all within easy reach. Want to learn to cook homestyle Italian dishes? How about mastering authentic Chinese recipes? It could be that you simply want to wow your friends at your next pizza night. Whatever it is you wish to learn, an impressive line-up of esteemed local chefs are ready to guide you with fun, hands-on classes, teaching you the skills you need to up your culinary game. Sounds good? Then book your cooking class in New Jersey today!
CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Essential Mexican Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create authentic Mexican dishes with step-by-step guidance in a fun, hands-on class. Experience the flavors of Mexico in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make authentic birria tacos with homemade corn tortillas, corn and poblano tamales with pasilla sauce and a decadent chocolate ancho chile cake....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Cozy Bakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Banish the cold with these deliciously cozy winter bakes and puddings. When only comforting, rich puddings and treats will do, this is the cooking class you need. You’ll increase your baking skills and add classic recipes to your catalog as you prepare unctuous sticky toffee pudding and a fabulously melting...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Festive New Orleans Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn timeless techniques central to New Orleans cooking. Explore the soulful cuisine of New Orleans in a class designed to immerse you in bold flavors and dynamic techniques. Cook savory classics and finish with sweet, flaming desserts that capture the city’s spirit. Perfect for curious newcomers and Creole...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Flavorful Mediterranean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create vibrant Mediterranean dishes together in this date night class. Enjoy a flavorful night out in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work side by side with your partner as you sauté shrimp seasoned with Mediterranean spices, prepare pine nut couscous with roasted garlic aioli and grill marinated zucchini with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic French Bistro Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a classic French bistro meal using simple, traditional techniques. Experience the charm of a classic French bistro in this immersive cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional French onion soup, pan-roasted chicken with cognac sauce, and French beans with lemon vinaigrette. End your meal with a perfectly...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Sharing Dim Sum - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover why dim sum translates as ‘touch the heart’ at a date night session. During this fascinating cooking class, you and your partner will develop new skills as you make your own dim sum. You’ll learn to make a dough, prepare fillings and steam to perfection. You’ll also explore key dim...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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All-American Baking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take the family along on a hands-on baking adventure. Step into the kitchen for a playful cooking class that delivers fun and tasty vibes. With the entire family in tow, you'll start by making pillowy soft whoopie pies filled with sweet, creamy frosting, then move on to rich brownie s’mores bars stacked with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Vibrant Sicilian Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a rich Sicilian menu guided by simple techniques. Share a hands-on Italian experience in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make a four-part menu featuring arancini, pasta alla Norma, an arugula and fennel salad with blood orange dressing...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Elegant Valentine’s Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn precise macaron techniques through fun, hands-on guidance. Step into a sweet culinary adventure as you discover the magic of French macarons. With guidance from a five-star chef, learn how to pipe, fill, and assemble petite cookies with precision. Create batches of chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and smoked...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in New Jersey
How much do cooking classes in New Jersey cost?
The cost for your cooking class will be determined by the session you choose, the chef conducting the course and the size of your group. Consulting the listings on this page we'll show you the beginning price and any fees that apply. A tiering structure based on head count and other course details is used to calculate final cost. You can expect to pay between $59 and $100 and up per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Everyone intrigued by the possibilities of creating fantastic food is welcome into these cooking classes, regardless of their existing culinary abilities. The laid back atmosphere and encouraging instruction are perfect for beginning chefs who need a little encouragement, while the premium techniques and prime menus are perfect for helping intermediate and advanced chefs expand their repertoire. Birthday celebrations, friends' nights and evenings out become more delicious with cooking experiences that add sweetness to the moment. There are even kid and teen courses to get younger chefs into the mix. And with family fun and team building cooking sessions on the docket, the whole group can get in on the excitement of going gourmet.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Choosing from the best cooking classes in New Jersey means you can expect a top notch culinary lesson from one of the most talented chefs in the city. You'll have step-by-step instruction that lets you learn as you go, with all ingredients and tools provided for you. There's never any pressure, just encouragement to learn and enjoy the course. Share kitchen time with like-minded gourmets from around the city as yourtalent for taste and texture comes into focus. Depending on the session you choose, you may enjoy your creations in class or take home what you've made to share with friends and family.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master essential techniques like the proper use of your kitchen knives and choosing the proper pan for the task hand, as well as specialty methods like creating restaurant-level sushi and decorating cakes in the finest contemporary styles. Within each session lies a range of lessons that help make your work easier, everything from getting the most out of your tools to creating handmade garnishes. Whether you're learning how to make your own pasta from scratch in an Italian cooking class or preparing a blend of regional herbs that adds authentic Asian flare to your dishes, all cooking courses help you master methods you can use in your everyday cooking practices.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
There's an abundance of benefits to taking a cooking class New Jersey, ranging from adding to your gourmet abilities to creating magical moments with friends and family in the kitchen. You have the opportunity to work across from some of the most talented culinary creatives in town while gaining a greater sense of your own skills. You'll collect incredible recipes that are bound to become perennial favorites in your dining lineup while sharing space with passionate fellow cooks who just might become new friends. With sessions near you happening in Fishtown, Princeton Junction and beyond, you have easy access to the best of modern cooking from anywhere in town.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
You can choose from a deep list of cooking classes in New Jersey that celebrate the best of New American cuisine and East Coast seafood. For more specialized culinary creativity, you'll find courses covering French pastries, contemporary cake decorating, classic sushi, authentic handmade pasta and more. And if a premium dining experience is more your appetite, opting for prime Italian, French or Spanish cooking lessons gives you options that are just as spectacular as the menu at Toscano, Restaurant Serenade or Fornos.
Where do the classes take place?
Though top cooking classes are available all around New Jersey, the actual instruction takes place either in your place, your instructor's place or a third-party venue that's ready for cooking. You may also find classes in which the instructor is available to travel to a pre-chosen locale or workspace to conduct the session. For these courses, all materials and ingredients will be provided by the chef instructor. You can take a look at the class listing for a map image that lets you know where the class occurs.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in New Jersey
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.