Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC
Take beginner cooking classes in NYC for a test drive to get rolling with the gourmet goodness. Easy-going courses led by local chefs introduce novice cooks in Harlem, Manhattan and Queens to the delicious traditions of home cooking in the Big Apple. You'll create menus that capture the adventurous spirit of the city's best metropolitan cuisine or celebrate the simplicity of family style dining. Practice fundamental techniques and learn skills you can build on while crafting menus brimming with fabulous flavor. These cooking sessions in NYC provide a perfect introduction to the joy of cooking for anyone who's ready to make the leap. Sign up for beginner cooking classes in NYC soon to make your life more delicious.
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Sunshine Italian Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Head outdoors with a stunning menu of Italian al fresco recipes. If you love picnics and outdoors dining then this al fresco cooking class is a summer essential. You’ll discover fresh recipes that enhance summertime ingredients, such as lightly grilled asparagus with lemon, tomato salad with herby basil...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sushi Making For Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This hands-on class is the ultimate introduction to the world of handmade sushi. Going out for sushi is always nice, but this cooking class proves that there's nothing as delicious and rewarding as homemade sushi rolls! This beginner-friendly class is taught by an expert chef, who will show you the techniques and tips...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fantastic French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take rendezvous to the next level by creating a romantic Parisian menu from scratch. This cozy cooking class is the perfect date night for foodie couples who want to elevate their cooking skills. A gourmet chef instructor will help you and your special someone create French fare from scratch, including everything from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Creating Homemade Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make perfectly flaky croissants in this interactive cooking class. This engaging cooking class proves that there's nothing quite like homemade croissants! An expert in French baking will help you craft your croissants, showing you how to make your dough, before helping you shape your dough into classic...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern Macaron Marvels
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your baking skills with an inside look at macarons, a beloved patisserie classic. Discover the versatility of macarons at a cooking class led by a baking expert. You’ll master the basics of whisking and piping before taking things to the next level with exciting flavors. Vanilla is combined with mocha...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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Perfect Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prove yourself that there's nothing quite like a handmade pasta. Instead of going out for Italian food, why not try making your own pasta in this engaging cooking class? A five-star chef instructor will help teach you the art of homemade pasta, which you'll pair with a hand-selected menu of side dishes and savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Unveil the Secrets of Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create irresistible blueberry cheesecake and vanilla bean macarons with mocha buttercream in this class. Smell the amazing aromas of French macarons in this cooking class. Learn to make them to perfection by combining flavors and colors as you prepare your own macarons from scratch. A 5-star chef will guide you...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Timeless Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a touch of romance to a handcrafted menu of beloved Italian dishes. Share a unique culinary experience with your partner at this Italian-inspired cooking class. Working together, with guidance from an expert chef tutor, you’ll master authentic fresh pasta dough and use it as a base for fettuccine with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Delicious Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make your own pasta from scratch during this hands-on cooking experience. This cooking class proves that there's nothing more delicious than homemade pasta! Follow along as an expert instructor teaches you the art of crafting your own homemade pasta, showing you a variety of timeless techniques and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spanish Cooking Essentials: Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore iconic Spanish dishes in this session celebrating paella and more. Recreate a beloved Spanish favorite at home using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. Learning from an expert chef, you’ll pick up traditional techniques used to fry ingredients and cook rice for the perfect paella...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Authentic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a romantic Italian dinner, including fresh pasta, steak tagliata and panna cotta. Nothing is more romantic than preparing an Italian menu together in a cooking class. Learn the story behind each dish, improve your kitchen skills and create a traditional menu with a top-rated chef. Make steak tagliata...
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White Plains
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do Beginner classes in NYC cost?
Beginner cooking classes in NYC vary in cost depending on the chef, the size of your group and the menu you choose. Prices for beginner culinary classes are on a tiered structure based on these and other details specific to the class. Typically, the price per person for cooking classes ranges from $59 to over $100. Refer to the top of this page for starting prices for culinary classes. You can contact our helpful concierge team at any time to learn more and plan your cooking experience.
Who are these Beginner classes suitable for?
Designed with easy-to-follow instructions and a lively atmosphere, cooking courses for beginners are suitable for anyone interested in expanding their kitchen skills or moving from beginner to experienced home chef. Cooking lessons for beginners allow families, kids and teens to work together to complete a tasty and nutritious menu while picking up valuable skills. Plan a unique evening out with family, friends and colleagues. Cooking courses are perfect for a girls’ night out, a date night or a team building experience.
What should I expect during a typical class?
First and foremost, you should expect to have a fun and engaging experience in any culinary class you choose. Beginner cooking classes in NYC are led by esteemed chefs who show up with all of the freshest ingredients, modern equipment and kitchen tools needed to create a meal reminiscent of your favorite NYC steakhouse, Little Italy eatery or Chinatown restaurant. Chefs create a lively ambiance while you watch demonstrations, follow step-by-step guidance and ask any questions you may have. After preparing a sweet, savory or spice-infused menu, you’ll have the opportunity to sample and share your creations with the group.
What Beginner techniques and skills will I master?
Have you ever dreamed of preparing a meal worthy of your favorite NYC restaurant? Depending on the cooking lessons you book, you’ll learn various culinary techniques, including knife skills, seasoning blends, grilling, wok-frying and more. You could also learn how to prepare Mediterranean seafood, Spanish tapas and Caribbean-inspired specialties. Whether it’s New York-style pizza, cheesecake and bagels or Italian bread, French pastries and Indian curry blends, you’ll pick up essential skills to recreate your favorite flavors at home. Learn how to prepare dry-aged prime steak or knead homemade dough into fresh pasta inspired by restaurants like Benjamin Steakhouse, Forsythia and I Sodi.
What are the benefits of taking a Beginner class?
The benefits of top cooking classes near you include the opportunity to learn new skills, boost current talents, gain kitchen confidence and bond with family and friends while making memories. You’ll meet new people and discover shared interests as you pursue your culinary dreams. This is a chance to join gourmet chefs who are dedicated to their craft and excited to share their skills and knowledge with others. Discover new recipes to prepare at home for friends and family. Cooking sessions are also a unique way to learn about global cuisine and cultural traditions, whether your course is held in Brooklyn, Midtown, Tribeca, Chelsea or the Upper West Side.
What types of Beginner classes/menus can I choose from?
You can choose from a wide variety of cuisines, cultures and specialized techniques in your road to culinary confidence. Explore the art of sushi making or the fun of pasta making. Learn how to simmer, sauté and flambé French favorites inspired by Balthazar, create delicately layered tiramisu in the fashion of Don Angie’s or serve up a Katz’s Deli-worthy pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. Likewise, you could choose to explore Mediterranean seafood, French pastries, Greek spanakopita, German strudel or African piri-piri chicken.
Where do the classes take place?
Local cooking lessons for beginners are held anywhere a meal can be prepared, whether it’s your place, the chef’s place or a third party even space like a hotel, banquet hall or local restaurant. Chefs who travel to your site arrive prepared and ready to go with all of the ingredients, tools and items needed to bake, grill, simmer or decorate. Refer to the destination map and venue image on each class page to help with discovering the location, whether your class is held at a cucina in Little Italy, a café in Chelsea or restaurants in Brooklyn, the East Side or Manhattan.
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
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