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
Elegant Tuscan Pasta Dinner - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a sumptuous Italian menu designed for two. Celebrate date night Italian-style in this flavorful cooking class led by an expert chef. Learn time-honored techniques from Italy’s diverse regions while you and your partner create a warm, comforting meal designed to enjoy...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Authentic Spanish Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of bold Spanish cooking in this hands-on class. Explore classic Spanish flavors in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Start by shaping and frying crispy Manchego croquettas, then make a traditional potato and spinach tortilla Española. You’ll also learn how to roast pork loin and blend a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Luxury Couple’s Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a lesson French cuisine with your favorite sous chef at a date night session. At this practical couples cooking class, you’ll learn essential kitchen techniques to prepare a gourmet French dinner. Following with the chef tutor, you’ll sear scallops and enrich with a Champagne sauce and prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Cozy New Orleans Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive Southern desserts through guided instruction. Experience the joy of New Orleans baking in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare traditional mini king cakes, rich pecan pralines and light, golden beignets....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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French Dinner Deluxe - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend an enjoyable evening creating a luxurious French dinner for two. Take your partner by the hand and make a sophisticated French dinner thanks to this romantic cooking class. Sear scallops and accompany with a luxurious Champagne beurre blanc sauce plus traditional sides of pommes Anna and haricots verte with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Essential Tastes of Mexico
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare tacos, tamales and cake that showcase rich, traditional Mexican flavors. Discover the essence of Mexican cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll prepare birria tacos, tamales filled with corn and poblano...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Explore Vibrant Indian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to combine ingredients the way Indian cuisine intends. Explore the colorful world of Indian cuisine in this guided, hands-on class. Learn to balance spices that bring authenticity and depth to every dish. Create soft flatbreads, rich chicken tikka masala and savory shrimp you’ll be proud to...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Creative Croissant Masterclass
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build the perfect breakfast repertoire with flaky buttery pastries. Learn to make patisserie quality croissants and pastries at this technique focussed cooking class. You’ll pick up new skills from a professional chef including making and kneading dough and laminating it with butter. Then, you’ll use...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Puddings, Cakes and Cookies for Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master popular global bakes and cakes at a hands-on session. When the mercury drops, this cooking class is the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. The session is great for bakers of all skill levels and provides an excellent grounding in baking and sweet treats. Sweet treats such as sumptuous sticky toffee pudding...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. Unlock the bold, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare favorites like chicken pad Thai with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts under the guidance of an expert chef. Finish your menu with a fragrant lemongrass...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Breakfast - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create a fun breakfast menu perfect for the whole family. Make breakfast the highlight of the day in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work together to create fun, family-friendly dishes like cloud egg nests, brown sugar peppercorn bacon and a fluffy Dutch baby topped with strawberries and lemon syrup. You’ll...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Uplifting Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a sunshiny look at traditional Italian favorites at a fun cooking class. Learn how to create a classic Italian feast in a practical cooking class. Master new skills to sear strip steak and serve with a sauce made from Chianti plus potato gnocchi with walnut pesto and a fresh arugula salad on the side. Finish your...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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.