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.
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Explore Classic Indian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Indian cooking with a focus on balance and depth. Enjoy an immersive introduction to Indian flavors in a class designed for all skill levels. Discover how combining spices thoughtfully can elevate even the simplest ingredients. Prepare homemade flatbreads and cook chicken tikka masala with a side of perfectly...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Valentine's Favorite
Seasonal Wine Country Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence crafting elevated, vineyard-style meals. Indulge in wine country flavors as you learn from a five-star chef in a lively, hands-on class. Prepare a colorful salad of baby spinach, roasted beets and goat cheese before creating a filet with a rich red wine–shallot reduction. Conclude your...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Traditional French Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets to classic French cookery including steak and soufflé. Create an elevated menu of beloved French classics in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll develop the techniques to sear steak, flambé brandy for a vibrant sauce and make truffled pommes Dauphine on the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Journey Through Flavors of Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a complete Thai meal while mastering essential cooking skills and flavor profiles. This hands-on cooking class brings the exotic flavors of Thailand to life. Master the art of Thai cooking as you prepare dishes that combine fresh herbs, roasted peanuts and creamy coconut. Explore the essential ingredients and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Festive Chocolate Dessert Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create multiple chocolate treats using reliable, simple methods. Make a trio of chocolate desserts in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll create a chocolate tart, chocolate-dipped truffles and triple chocolate brownies. Along the way, you’ll...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Sensational Flavors of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover fresh flavors and food filled with love at an Italian masterclass. Recreate Italian favorites at home using the skills and techniques learned in this immersive cooking class. Begin by making a traditional dish of chicken roasted below a brick and serve this with a stirred-to-perfection lemon and saffron...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Beginner Dumpling Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to master dumpling techniques through hands-on repetition. Explore essential dumpling techniques in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With guidance from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll shape steamed dumplings, prepare wonton soup and pan-fry gyoza to a crisp finish....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Valentine's Favorite
Rustic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic Italian methods perfect for building kitchen confidence. Discover the essence of Italian home cooking as you craft rosemary grilled chicken under a brick. Create a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto and complement it with perfectly roasted broccolini. A delicate lemon polenta cake brings the meal to a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Focus on Fresh Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover bread-making skills and perfect two popular Italian loaves. Master the art of making bread from scratch at an interactive cooking class. You’ll go step-by-step through making dough, kneading and proving and showcase how a simple base can be made into a countless range of breads from a rustic ciabatta...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Gourmet Wine Country Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the art of cooking with wine-country influences. Experience the flavors of wine country in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to make a gourmet meal. The menu features a succulent fillet with red wine and shallot sauce, served with a roasted beet salad and roasted fingerling potatoes....
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Homemade Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential skills for crafting golden, chewy loaves. Experience the joy of homemade bread in a class designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Master the secrets behind perfectly chewy interiors and beautifully crackled crusts. Finish by pairing your loaves with roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs and silky...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Big Easy Inspired Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare delicious Creole dishes from the heart of The Big Easy. Experience the finest dishes from New Orleans at a cooking class dedicated to big flavors and striking dishes. Guided by a pro chef you’ll explore popular New Orleans plates including popcorn shrimp with spiced Bloody Mary aioli and...
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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.