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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A Fine French Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away for a French meal in this cooking class. Nothing says romance quite like French cooking and in this cooking class, you and your date will learn how to prepare a French meal. The gourmet chef will start you off by practicing searing scallops with an aromatic beurre blanc sauce. Master the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern French Gourmet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn traditional French recipes with delicious new elements. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll give classic French gourmet dishes a contemporary edge with imaginative ingredients. Led by the five-star chef tutor, you’ll sear strip steak and serve with a mustard sauce. Haricot verts are dressed with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Twist of French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whatever your perceptions of fine French cuisine, this class is sure to challenge them. If you like French cuisine then you're sure to love the Twist of French cooking class! You'll learn to prepare the most tender strip steak with whole-grain mustard sauce, pairing it with a Haricots Verts Salad and Shallot...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pie Inspiration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover sweet and savory pastry recipes to add to your baking collection. If you’re seeking inspiration for new baking recipes try this pie making cooking class for platefuls of fresh ideas. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn how to make a pastry dough that's transformed into sweet berry galettes, savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Finer Points of Pie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why buy readymade pies when you can learn to make your rustic favorites at home? This cooking class covers the basics to perfect pie, teaching you to create a delicious crust as the base before showing you the recipes for a host of sweet and savory fillings. Wild mushroom and goat cheese galettes are perfect for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mom’s Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make magnificent macarons for mom in this chef-led experience. Craft elegant sweet treats for the mothers and mother figures in your life with this hands-on cooking class. From how to make a perfect flaky cookie to how to flavor-balance your cream fillings, this class will show you step-by-step how to make a variety...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vegetarian Greek Spread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the sunshine with a menu of vegetarian Greek dishes highlighting big flavors. Dive into hearty Mediterranean dishes at this practical cooking class. Although the dishes you’ll be making under the expert chef’s guidance are vegetarian, everyone will love crunchy, savory falafel, fresh Greek salad...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Greek Garden Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This Mediterranean class is perfect for vegetarians who are geeks for Greek cuisine! Flavors of the Mediterranean come together to sing a symphony on your palate with this fabulous vegetarian cooking class. Learn to make your favorite falafel, whip up a Greek salad and discover the wonders that a simple dash of lemon...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Japanese Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace Japanese flavors and techniques to create iconic dishes including tempura. Grab an apron and head into the kitchen for date night magic at this Japanese-inspired couples cooking class. You’ll have fun together as you’re guided through making a complete Japanese menu including crispy, battered...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Japanese Bistro Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why fly to Japan when you can learn to prepare your favorite dishes at home? If the thought of splashing out on tickets to Japan is threatening to break your bank balance, this cooking class could be your solution. Seared salmon with honey-miso butter kicks off proceedings, shortly followed by Edamame with chile salt....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Celebrate Italy’s Finest Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up an Italian feast that features a fantastic selection of popular dishes. Craft a sumptuous menu of Italian classics at this insightful cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor, you’ll combine fresh herbs into a rich pesto and use it to enhance pork chops and duck fat-roasted potatoes. For dessert,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Tuscan Take on Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Four Tuscan courses with steak at the head of the table. What's not to love? Forget the American steakhouse experience and instead learn to prepare your favorite cut Tuscan style with this exciting cooking class for carnivores. Pan-roasted with capers, arugula and Parmesan, you'll enjoy your steak after a plate of...
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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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