Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best cooking classes in the NYC Region for your next culinary journey.
Exciting culinary opportunities await you in the Big Apple. Join a professional chef in NYC other areas for cooking classes that will entice your palate and expand your cooking repertoire. Learn how to roll delicate sushi, how to pair fresh pasta with the perfect homemade sauce, how to decorate cakes on par with your favorite bakery and so much more. No matter your skill or comfort level in the kitchen, there is an experience for you. Book today!
CHEF’S PLACE
Essential High-Heat Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence using high-heat techniques through hands-on practice. Build your confidence with high-heat cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Practice grilling radicchio for a smoky salad with beets and oranges, pan-searing strip steak with shallot and herb compound butter and braising leeks topped with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover traditional pasta-making techniques through hands-on Italian cooking. Discover the joy of homemade pasta in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. A professional chef will guide you through traditional Italian techniques to craft two distinct dishes: delicate egg ravioli with truffle butter sauce and fresh...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Croissants Like a Pro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover authentic croissants with expert tips on making dough, shaping and filling. There’s nothing better than fresh croissants straight from the oven, as you’ll find out in this fun cooking class. Led by a chef tutor, you’ll discover the secrets to making expertly laminated dough and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cook a Vibrant Southern Italian Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a surf-and-turf Italian dinner with approachable guidance. Share an Italian coastal experience in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare steak tagliata, shrimp with fried capers, handmade garganelli in spicy tomato sauce and...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Beginner’s Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Roll on date night at a fun session dedicated to sushi classics! Take a trip to Tokyo with this traditional sushi-making cooking class. Perfect for date night, you’ll learn professional techniques to slice fish and vegetables, fry crispy tempura, make dipping sauces and cook seasoned sushi rice. By the end of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Festive Heart Cookie Workshop - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Decorate cookies with fun shapes, colors and personalized touches. Enjoy a family-friendly baking session in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make sugar cookie hearts, chocolate cookie hearts and royal icing for decorating. Everyone will get...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Brilliant French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the essentials to make a fine French dinner. In this chef-guided cooking class, you’ll discover the techniques and secrets to make a complete menu of French dishes. Working alongside classmates, you’ll learn to cook French onion soup and make a cognac sauce to pair with succulent roast chicken....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Festive French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience gourmet French cooking in an engaging, hands-on setting. Savor the artistry of French cuisine in this expertly guided cooking class. Start by whipping up a refreshing salade verte paired with a homemade vinaigrette. Next, prepare steak au poivre finished with a bold brandy-mustard sauce and serve it with...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
French Pastry Skills Builder
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect your pastry skills and make a range of sweet treats. Explore the French tradition of parfait patisserie at an immersive cooking class devoted to fine pastry. You’ll be taught by a chef tutor to make a buttery puff pastry that’s transformed into crisp palmiers with a citrus sugar twist....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Tuscan Pasta Dinner - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a sumptuous Italian menu designed for two. Celebrate date night Italian-style in this flavorful cooking class led by an expert chef. Learn time-honored techniques from Italy’s diverse regions while you and your partner create a warm, comforting meal designed to enjoy...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Hearty British Cooking - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Banish boring date nights and make a restaurant-quality meal together. Get date night all wrapped up with a cooking class showcasing beef Wellington and more. You’ll learn recipes you can use again at home, cook up fun memories and make delicious food as you prepare beef Wellington, mashed potatoes and green...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Romantic Sushi Bar Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fundamentals of making sushi like a pro. Step into the world of Japanese cuisine in this beginner-friendly sushi class. Learn core skills from a seasoned sushi chef, from preparing rice to shaping beautiful rolls. Whip up a citrusy yuzu dipping sauce before making shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado...
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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.