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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Caribbean-Infused American Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
In this class, you'll integrate the flavors and colors of Caribbean cooking with American staples. Thanks to its reliance on fresh fruits and bold spices, Caribbean cuisine is known for its striking yet balanced flavors. In this unique class, Chef Kymberly shows you how to use key elements of Caribbean cuisine to add...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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New England Seaside Eats
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a coastal New England seafood feast with Chef Denis. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Denis will guide you as you prepare iconic dishes featuring classic New England flavors. You’ll build a rich, creamy chowder, practice making mayonnaise from scratch and bake a warm, comforting...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Elevated Holiday Menu
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover an elevated menu of simple, sophisticated dishes that make for a perfect holiday dinner. In this hands-on class with Chef Ivan, you will learn how to prepare an elevated three-course holiday menu using high-quality, seasonal ingredients and cooking techniques that bring out the best in them.
Some of the...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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West African Street Food
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the aromatic and colorful world of West African street food with Chef Kymberly. In this hands-on class, Chef Kymberly will teach you the basics of cooking West African street food, a bold cuisine that's transforming kitchens across the world. These three dishes only scratch the surface of the ingenuity and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Mexican Inspiration
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Draw inspiration from the colorful ingredients and bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with Chef Denis. The kitchen fills with the aroma of roasted chili peppers and the fresh tang of lime in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Denis. The chef will teach you how to balance the vibrant flavors of this iconic cuisine...
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Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Southern Cooking With Flair
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore the intricacy and variety of Southern cuisine with Chef Kymberly. In this interactive class with Chef Kymberly, you'll learn the art of blending spices while cooking three authentic Southern dishes, each chock full of bold flavors and highlighted by fresh ingredients.
You'll begin by preparing spicy,...
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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The French Connection
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn classic techniques to make an all-star French menu with Chef Ivan. Chef Ivan will draw upon his extensive training in French gastronomy to introduce you to French cuisine in an upscale manner in this hands-on cooking class.
The art of choosing, cooking and eating good food is what gastronomy is all about....
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 13-20
Rustic French Fusion
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take a culinary journey around the world with your team and craft foods with French flair. Gather your team and prepare a curated French fusion menu in this hands-on corporate cooking class. Chef Denis will guide you through eclectic recipes inspired by global flavors.
First, your team will prepare a Moroccan...
Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Fresh Pasta 101
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Indulge your taste buds while learning the celebrated craft of pasta making. The menu of this cooking class represents a journey through the heart of Italian culinary tradition, tailored for those who wish to immerse themselves in the art of Italian cooking. Each dish, from the vibrant mozzarella Caprese to the...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Homemade Vietnamese
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Share the joy of homestyle food from Southeast Asia in this cooking class with Chef Denis. Learn the secrets to traditional Vietnamese recipes brought to you by a world-class chef. Chef Denis shares his wisdom from traveling, cooking and dining across beautiful Vietnam with you in this hands-on cooking class....
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Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Ivan for a class in classic Italian home cooking. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Ivan will guide you through making a three-course Italian dinner, teaching traditional cooking techniques along the way.
Learn how to make a Tuscan classic, pappa al pomodoro, a thick and creamy Tuscan bread soup to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Essential Vegan Sushi
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Denis in creating innovative vegan sushi with a twist on authentic Japanese cuisine. In this unique plant-focused cooking class, you’ll make vegan versions of a few sushi favorites. This menu, curated by Chef Denis, is brimming with the fresh flavors of traditional Japanese ingredients.
First, fill...
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Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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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.