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 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.
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Fabulous French Riviera
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sample a selection of the signature dishes of the French Riviera. Join a five-star chef at an insightful cooking class centered around the dishes of the Riviera. Warm climates and sea breezes combine to create knockout fresh ingredients, such as lentils and haricot verts, used in side dishes here alongside juicy...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Perfectly Rustic Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the Tuscan countryside by crafting an authentic menu. This cooking class is a delicious celebration of rustic and comforting Italian cuisine. From fresh risotto to hearty Tuscan chicken, this lesson offers a hands-on culinary experience that you won't want to miss. And with a skilled chef instructor leading...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homemade Tuscan Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a rustic and delicious Italian feast during this hands-on cooking experience. Experience the rustic flavors of Tuscany by taking part in this engaging cooking class! A skilled chef instructor will guide you along your Italian culinary journey, teaching you timeless recipes and innovative techniques, that...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Handmade Sushi 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of making your own sushi by hand in this beginner-friendly setting. There's nothing quite like making sushi from scratch, and this cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn! An expert chef instructor will guide you along your sushi journey, teaching you the techniques and tips you need to craft...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sushi Making For Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This hands-on class is the ultimate introduction to the world of handmade sushi. Going out for sushi is always nice, but this cooking class proves that there's nothing as delicious and rewarding as homemade sushi rolls! This beginner-friendly class is taught by an expert chef, who will show you the techniques and tips...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfectly Flaky Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bake the ultimate classic of the French baking. There's nothing like tearing into a freshly baked croissant, and this cooking class teaches you how to make your very own! With an expert baker instructor leading the way, you'll learn and practice the art of perfecting croissant creations from scratch....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Creating Homemade Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make perfectly flaky croissants in this interactive cooking class. This engaging cooking class proves that there's nothing quite like homemade croissants! An expert in French baking will help you craft your croissants, showing you how to make your dough, before helping you shape your dough into classic...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Sunshine Italian Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Head outdoors with a stunning menu of Italian al fresco recipes. If you love picnics and outdoors dining then this al fresco cooking class is a summer essential. You’ll discover fresh recipes that enhance summertime ingredients, such as lightly grilled asparagus with lemon, tomato salad with herby basil...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sun-Kissed Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a rustic Italian feast with fire-kissed dishes and refreshing basil limoncello sorbet. Gather around the grill and bring authentic Italian dishes to life in this cooking class. Learn new grilling techniques, how to choose the right ingredients and get your questions answered by a 5-star chef. You’ll make...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Fantastic French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take rendezvous to the next level by creating a romantic Parisian menu from scratch. This cozy cooking class is the perfect date night for foodie couples who want to elevate their cooking skills. A gourmet chef instructor will help you and your special someone create French fare from scratch, including everything from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elevated French Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend date night experiencing the tasty elegance of French cuisine during this immersive class. Why spend date night waiting for a table at a restaurant when you can be cooking a delicious homemade meal during this hands-on cooking class? A gourmet chef will help set the tone, teaching you and your special someone how...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern Macaron Marvels
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your baking skills with an inside look at macarons, a beloved patisserie classic. Discover the versatility of macarons at a cooking class led by a baking expert. You’ll master the basics of whisking and piping before taking things to the next level with exciting flavors. Vanilla is combined with mocha...
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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.