Cooking Classes in NYC
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey
Immerse yourself in the Big Apple’s dynamic food culture with a variety of cooking classes in NYC. Whether it's rolling bagels, crafting fresh pasta or learning classic New York-style pizza, there's something for every taste and skill level. Led by skilled chefs across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers and Queens, these hands-on lessons make it easy to explore new techniques and cuisines. For an unforgettable night out, try a couples' class or give the gift of a culinary experience that creates lasting memories. With diverse cooking courses in New York City, from beginner lessons to expert challenges, it's the perfect way to spark a love for cooking. Join today and unlock your culinary potential with one of the many cooking lessons in New York City that will bring out your inner chef.
CHEF’S PLACE
French Steak Perfection - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the culinary heritage of Europe as you create a French bistro favorite. During this cooking class, you’ll elevate your skills and expand your homemade menus, preparing traditional French fare. You’ll learn how to cook an iconic bistro dish by pan-searing steak with a creamy sauce. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Flavorful Winter Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add decadent flavor to your holiday celebrations with this seasonal cooking class. Embrace the winter season with this gourmet cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the expert instruction of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare an herb-crusted beef tenderloin paired...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Artisan Holiday Bread Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake two festive holiday breads and savor them fresh and warm from the oven. Add some sweetness to your holiday season with a hands-on cookie decorating class for all ages. Learn to prepare royal icing, practice the flooding technique and design beautiful gingerbread and sugar cookies that are as fun to make as they...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
A Stunning and Festive Yule Log
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the same techniques as the professionals on your quest to a beautiful holiday cake. Discover the secrets to making a flawless bûche de noël, an iconic holiday dessert famous in French cooking. Make a light, airy batter for a large sponge sheet cake, before forming a roulade with homemade buttercream....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Best of Holiday Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake fresh bread with a festive holiday twist. Nothing beats freshly baked bread, but the process can seem intimidating. This chef-led immersive cooking class will inspire confidence as you get a private lesson on the basics of bread, with a seasonal twist. Soon your home kitchen will be filled with the tempting aroma...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Festive French Classics From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the art of elegant French cooking from scratch. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a gourmet French cooking class designed to blend savory comfort and sweet indulgence. Create a festive menu of coq au vin blanc, pommes aligot and roasted asparagus in...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic and Delicious Homemade Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a bowl of authentic restaurant-quality ramen in this flavor-packed cooking class. Ramen fans rejoice because this cooking class will help you create your very own bowl of authentic, delicious ramen! An experienced chef instructor will teach you all the steps for concocting the ultimate bowl of ramen,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Cozy French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create restaurant-quality French favorites and bring a touch of Paris to your kitchen. Discover the charm of classic French cuisine in this festive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn to craft coq au vin blanc simmered in white wine, pommes aligot whipped to cheesy perfection and roasted asparagus...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Holiday
Make Delicious Holiday Ravioli From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create perfect holiday ravioli to impress and enjoy. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday ravioli-making class filled with gourmet Italian flavors. You’ll master fresh pasta dough, then prepare butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thailand's Classic Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Work alongside your date to create a curated menu of Thai classics in this class. The fragrant aromas of Thailand come alive in the kitchen during this inspired date night cooking class. You and your partner will learn about essential Thai ingredients and traditional culinary techniques as you chop, wok-fry and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Festive Holiday Ravioli From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up memorable holiday ravioli in this class. Discover the joy of homemade pasta in this festive holiday cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the expert guidance of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fresh pasta dough and transform it into butternut squash ravioli...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Create a Classic Yule Log Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your own traditional Bûche de Noël to crown your holiday dessert table. Craft a show-stopping holiday dessert in this festive cooking class focused on the traditional yule log. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you’ll bake a delicate sponge cake, prepare rich mocha buttercream and learn how...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do cooking classes in NYC cost?
Your cost for each cooking class will be different, depending on the chef, the size of your group and the session you take. You'll find the starting price and fees on this page next to each listed class, with a tiering structure applied based on headcount and class details. For most classes, you can expect to pay between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are perfect for anyone who wants to have an unforgettable time with colleagues and loved ones. All skill levels are welcome. Beginning cooks can enjoy cooking classes that walk them step-by-step through the fundamentals of handmade cuisine, while experienced cooks will find intermediate and advanced sessions that take their talents to the next level. With cooking lessons for kids and teens, younger chefs can get their kitchen adventures underway. And with celebratory classes on the calendar, anyone can celebrate a birthday, share a date night or anniversary creating delicious fare or bring friends together for a special evening together.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With the best cooking classes in NYC to choose from, you can expect first-rate instruction from a local superstar chef with expertise in gourmet creativity. And of course, you can expect to have an unforgettable time with likeminded foodies while learning new cooking skills. All ingredients and tools needed for the session are provided, making it easy for you to focus on the step-by-step lessons as they unfold. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks in an engaging setting that sets everyone up for success. Depending on the session you choose, you will have time to settle in after instruction to dine on what you've created with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master everything from pasta making to modern baking, from the art of sushi to the craft of handmade pastries. Every session contains a set of smaller lessons that help you bring your creations to life, skills such as proper knife use and effective flavor layering. You'll even find specialty courses that focus on masterful grilling and artisanal charcuterie creation. And thanks to courses covering steakhouse specialties, seafood favorites and European classics, you'll use your new talents to create dishes .
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Connecting with your best friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues for a fun time is incredibly rewarding—especially while learning new skills you can use in your everyday life. The benefits of taking cooking classes range from gaining confidence with your kitchen abilities to learning how to enhance your home cooking regimen. Work with top talent from around NYC while sharpening your skills, explore cultures and cuisines you've always wanted to sample, add new recipes to your personal cookbook, and more. You'll also enjoy the camaraderie of working side-by-side with fellow cooks who share your love of creating great food, whether you sign up for SoHo cooking courses or schedule classes in Brooklyn.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from popular global cuisines like Italian, French and Mediterranean or pick something closer to home like NYC-style steakhouse and coastal seafood specialties. You can also check into specialty classes that hone in on sushi making, pasta making, cake decorating, artisan baking, desserts and more. With instructors drawing inspiration from restaurants around the city that rival the menus at spots like Scarpetta and Le Bernardin, you can select culinary classes in exciting contemporary dining options as well.
Where do the classes take place?
Most of the top cooking classes in NYC take place in either a premium third-party venue, the chef’s place, or your place. You may also find courses in which your chef instructor travels to a chosen venue or office space for onsite cooking experiences in your choice of locale. If the chef comes to your location, they will bring everything that is needed for the class from the equipment to the ingredients. Checking the venue image and destination map shown on each class page will clue you in on the location of the course, whether it's a baking workshop in Queens, a pasta lesson in Little Italy or a sushi class in Chelsea.
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
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.