Cooking Classes in NYC

Hands-on cooking classes for date nights, groups & beginners

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Find cooking classes in NYC for date nights, birthdays, team events and beginners, with hands-on experiences led by professional chefs. Choose from pasta making, sushi making, French cooking, baking classes and more across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and nearby areas, whether you want to cook at the chef’s venue or have the chef come to your home.
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cooking classes in NYC

Chef Jimi
5.0 (21)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Elegant Italian Dishes

  • Thu, Apr 23 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Best of the Bayou

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 4-course meal
  • At the chef's place
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • Great for groups
  • At your home
Chef Jimi
5.0 (21)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Satisfying Southern Cooking

  • Thu, Apr 23 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Pasta Prepared From Scratch

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At chef's place At your place
Chef Todd
5.0 (31)
33+ years of culinary experience
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $169/person

Pasta Prepared From Scratch

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 16 to 20 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal • Great for groups
  • At chef's place At your place
Chef Paige
4.6 (33)
COOKING CLASS $125/person

Homestyle Sushi in NYC

  • Sun, Apr 26 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 28 guests
  • Manhattan (Midtown West)
  • 5-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
50+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $145/person

Top Dishes of Spanish Cuisine

  • Mon, Apr 27 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 6 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 3-course meal
  • At your home
Booked 200+ times
Chef Paul
5.0 (95)
5+ years of culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $125/person

Traditional Fare From Italy

  • Sun, May 3 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 12 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • 4-course meal • Great for groups
  • At the chef's place
Pop-up Class
Local Chef
4.0 (4)
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY $85/person

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - NYC

  • Tue, May 5 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 10 to 50 guests
  • Manhattan (SoHo)
  • Great for groups
  • At your home
Chef Emily
4.3 (84)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

The Science of Custards, Curds and Meringues

  • Thu, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Chef Jackson
5.0 (22)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Make a Wholesome Southern French Dinner

  • Thu, Apr 23 • 4:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Long Island (Lake Grove)
  • 3-course meal
  • At the chef's place

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What to expect in a cooking class

Cooking classes on Cozymeal are designed to be easy, interactive and memorable from start to finish.

  • Step-by-step guidance from the chef
  • Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
  • Hands-on and beginner-friendly
  • All ingredients and equipment included
  • Available as public or private classes
  • Hosted at the chef's place or your location
  • End the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared

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Why guests in NYC book with confidence

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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NYC

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.