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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Team Building Activity
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Paris in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport yourself to the French countryside with this sophisticated springtime menu. The whole family will have a blast in this hands-on cooking class, creating the most delicious April Fools' Day tricks. Join an esteemed chef in the kitchen to make a cleverly disguised meal. Your family will transform meatloaf into...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spanish Flavors to Savor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a simple Spanish supper of seasonal food. Spanish cuisine is known for fiesta flavors and fresh ingredients, as you’ll discover at this hands-on cooking class. Guided by your experienced instructor, you’ll roast pork loin and serve with rich romesco sauce and make sides of potatoes with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
New York
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The Heart of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a delectable Spanish menu that's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. In this hands-on cooking class, you will immerse yourself in the bold and complex flavors of Spanish cuisine. Guided by an esteemed chef, you will prepare traditional recipes that balance a mosaic of textures and tastes. Your menu includes...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Favorite Spring Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a joyful session dedicated to fresh spring flavors. Spring into a delightful menu of fresh dishes at this hands-on cooking class. An expert chef will talk you through maximizing each ingredient’s flavor as you prepare lamb skewers and sides of carrots roasted with preserved lemons for a citrus hit plus...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Provençal: A French Culinary Exploration
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Paul in creating some of the most famous traditional dishes of Provence. This interactive French-themed cooking class will teach you to create some of the region’s most iconic dishes. You’ll learn the finest Provençal techniques to turn fresh ingredients into delightful textures and flavor...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Spring Harvest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Welcome the warm weather with a seasonal menu that celebrates spring's bounty. Celebrate the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you'll prepare a menu that showcases the seasonal produce you've waited all winter for. Marinated lamb skewers are served with herb...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Delights From the New England Coast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cruise through the famous flavors of the New England coastline. Celebrate the finest flavors of New England at this coastal inspired cooking class. Guided by an expert chef with a passion for seafood, you’ll prepare and cook traditional crab cakes, with a flavorful aioli for dipping and buttermilk coleslaw on...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional Fare From Italy
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make pillowy gnocchi from scratch with tips from a professional chef. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Paul will teach you how to create perfectly pillowy gnocchi completely from scratch. Using professional cooking techniques, you'll learn how to mix, roll, slice and boil restaurant-quality gnocchi...
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Chef Paul
New York
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The Vibrant Tastes of Mediterranean Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vivid flavors of the Mediterranean and Middle East on this culinary journey. Inspired by the Mediterranean coast, this hands-on cooking class explores the region's flavorful dishes. Guided by an experienced chef, you'll prepare grilled shrimp with a chermoula dipping sauce and tender lamb meatballs with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Craft Your Own Cupcake Bouquet
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Forget the flowers this Valentine’s Day; treat your beloved to an unforgettable cupcake bouquet. Learn to harness pro baking skills at this hands-on cooking class and create your very own edible bouquet of cupcakes. First, you’ll be shown how to make delicious chocolate cupcakes. Then, you’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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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