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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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Unveil the Secrets of Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create irresistible blueberry cheesecake and vanilla bean macarons with mocha buttercream in this class. Smell the amazing aromas of French macarons in this cooking class. Learn to make them to perfection by combining flavors and colors as you prepare your own macarons from scratch. A 5-star chef will guide you...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Homemade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prove yourself that there's nothing quite like a handmade pasta. Instead of going out for Italian food, why not try making your own pasta in this engaging cooking class? A five-star chef instructor will help teach you the art of homemade pasta, which you'll pair with a hand-selected menu of side dishes and savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Delicious Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make your own pasta from scratch during this hands-on cooking experience. This cooking class proves that there's nothing more delicious than homemade pasta! Follow along as an expert instructor teaches you the art of crafting your own homemade pasta, showing you a variety of timeless techniques and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Timeless Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a touch of romance to a handcrafted menu of beloved Italian dishes. Share a unique culinary experience with your partner at this Italian-inspired cooking class. Working together, with guidance from an expert chef tutor, you’ll master authentic fresh pasta dough and use it as a base for fettuccine with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Authentic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare a romantic Italian dinner, including fresh pasta, steak tagliata and panna cotta. Nothing is more romantic than preparing an Italian menu together in a cooking class. Learn the story behind each dish, improve your kitchen skills and create a traditional menu with a top-rated chef. Make steak tagliata...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Spanish Cooking Essentials: Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore iconic Spanish dishes in this session celebrating paella and more. Recreate a beloved Spanish favorite at home using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. Learning from an expert chef, you’ll pick up traditional techniques used to fry ingredients and cook rice for the perfect paella...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Celebrate Spanish Paella and Comfort Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare paella, patatas bravas and more and end with a sweet treat. Experience the joy of making traditional Spanish food in this cooking class. Discover how to use herbs, spices and prepare a Spanish menu with an expert chef. Prepare chicken and chorizo paella, a fresh kale salad with Marcona almonds and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Junior Bakers - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Little bakers will mix, knead and create delicious treats while learning essential kitchen skills. Let your little one shine in this 5-day summer series cooking class! Designed for kids ages 7–11, this experience will teach food safety, essential cooking skills and fun kitchen tricks. A top-rated chef will guide...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Provençal Flavors and Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create authentic Southern French dishes like bouillabaisse, salad and cherry clafouti. Go on a journey through French cuisine in this cooking class. Learn new kitchen skills, such as knife techniques and food preparation, while making traditional dishes like shaved radish and arugula salad with tapenade...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Teens Cooking Series
Bold & Ambitious Recipes - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens will learn, create and elevate their skills with ambitious recipes and techniques. This hands-on cooking class is where teens will learn kitchen techniques in a fun and relaxed setting. Guided by an esteemed chef, they will proof enriched dough, knead pasta dough and prepare dishes while learning about food...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.