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.
CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
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.
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
A Refined French Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a luxurious menu infused with classic French finesse. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll practice traditional French techniques from developing the rich flavors of French onion soup to preparing flaky pastry and caramelizing pears for a signature tarte tatin. Your expert instructor teaches classic...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Make Beef Wellington
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a holiday-worthy Beef Wellington for your holiday feast. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday-inspired gourmet cooking class. You’ll master the iconic Beef Wellington, then elevate your sides with charred broccoli enhanced by Manchego,...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Gourmet Baking for the Holidays
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get into the festive spirit with this sweet workshop featuring an array of gourmet treats. If the impulse to bake magical holiday creations is upon you, then this hands-on cooking class is the perfect forum for learning. You'll have step-by-step instruction from an esteemed chef as you prepare bakes that are as lovely...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thanksgiving
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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CHEF’S PLACE
New Year
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Flavors of Beef Wellington
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add joyful flair to your holiday table with a Beef Wellington. Discover the art of a true holiday classic in this hands-on cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington that’s crisp,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Delicious Holiday Treats for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create beautiful holiday desserts to share and enjoy. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday baking class filled with festive favorites. Create pillowy homemade marshmallows, colorful white chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios and rich peppermint crunch...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Cook Handmade Holiday Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season with a festive ravioli-making workshop. Celebrate the holidays with a hands-on pasta-making class in NYC. Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta dough before filling it with seasonal flavors like butternut squash ravioli topped with brown butter sage sauce and herbed ricotta ravioli paired with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
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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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Holiday Treats Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll up your sleeves and make colorful holiday sweets this season. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make a variety of seasonal sweets including homemade marshmallows, white...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Delicious Winter Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the elegance of the winter season with this joyful cooking experience. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for an elegant winter cooking class that combines classic flavors with festive touches. You’ll master herb-crusted beef tenderloin with horseradish...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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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.