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
Christmas
Merry Holiday Mini Cakes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake festive holiday treats that sparkle with festive flavor. Bring holiday cheer to your baking in this festive cooking class in NYC. Learn to create mini chocolate bundt cakes drizzled with a bright raspberry glaze and mini carrot bundt cakes topped with cream cheese glaze and candied walnuts. With guidance from...
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Verified Chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
A Classic French Holiday Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn professional techniques to elevate your holiday bakes. Create the ultimate holiday dessert thanks to techniques learned from an expert chef. Bake up a new style of cake along with decadent Italian mocha buttercream and learn to make a roulade. Decorate the outside with handmade marzipan pinecones and sugared...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thai-Inspired Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into Thai cuisine by preparing flavorful, authentic dishes with fresh ingredients. Turn date night into an unforgettable culinary journey in this interactive Thai cooking class. Guided by a skilled chef, you and your partner will prepare a multi-course menu infused with the bold spices, herbs and textures of...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cookie Decorating Together - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Get your young bakers in on the fun with a decoration session for all ages. If cookies are part of your holiday traditions, then this hands-on cooking class focused on cookie decorating is a must for your to-do list. Work with your family to prepare delicious treats and add charming décor to give them a bit of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thai Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to cook with the sweet and spicy flavors of Thai cooking This date night, skip the takeout and learn how to make your favorite Thai dish at home with a Thai cooking class. You and your date will be guided by a top-rated chef on how to prepare the ingredients and mix the spices to make a classic Thai meal....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Timeless Mini Cakes From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up beautiful holiday cakes that look as good as they taste. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday cooking class filled with festive flavors and charming presentation. Bake mini chocolate bundt cakes with a luscious raspberry glaze and carrot bundt cakes...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Season Global Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a magnificent holiday feast of dishes from around the world. By the end of this cooking class, you’ll have mastered the skills to make a holiday spectacular dinner. Start by prepping pepper-crusted steak with horseradish crème fraîche and sides of latkes and arugula salad with roasted squash....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Cookie Night - Family fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create delicious and festive holiday cookies with professional skills. Get into the holiday spirit with this chef-led cooking class for the whole family. Bake holiday cookies then discover the art and entertainment of decorating each cookie like a canvas, with royal icing as your paint. From gingerbread people to...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Dishes From Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring international flair to your holiday menu with festive recipes from around the world. Add a global touch to your holiday celebration in this lively, flavor-packed cooking class. Guided by your instructor, you’ll prepare pepper-crusted prime rib, traditional potato latkes, roasted squash and arugula salad...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Korean BBQ
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the grill and savor bold Korean BBQ flavors. Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn to prepare grilled bulgogi beef tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, cast iron scallion pancakes and stir-fried glass noodles tossed with fresh vegetables. Balance the flavors with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Holiday Flavors Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore holiday food traditions from across the globe. This seasonal cooking class features an international menu of festive dishes from all over the world. You’ll practice a wide variety of culinary skills from frying crispy latkes to serving up a modern twist on sweet potato pie. Guided by the chef,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Explore Refined Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook up authentic Korean BBQ and share the flavor with every bite. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a Korean BBQ cooking class full of flavors and hands-on fun. You’ll craft a vibrant menu featuring grilled bulgogi beef lettuce wraps, savory cast iron scallion...
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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.