Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best Cooking Classes in New York City 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!
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South American Steak Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook steak the South American way in this date night cooking session. Join this innovative and romantic cooking class to learn to cook steak dishes the Latin American way. This class is a perfect date night idea as you will be able to get to know your date intimately as you cook sizzling South American steak together....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Making Macarons For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a wonderful gift for your mom as you learn to make macarons here. In this innovative and hands-on cooking class, you will find out how to make macarons, a sweet treat that is a perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day. A world-class baker will show you how to create these delicious treats. You’ll learn...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Celebration Menu for Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat mom to a sumptuous brunch this Mother’s Day, handmade with love. Have fun in the kitchen with a brunch focussed cooking class featuring a menu of inventive dishes. Led by an expert chef and using premium cookware, you’ll whip up soufflé pancakes, potato hash and eggs Benedict with Hollandaise...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create the finest and most intimate Italian dishes in this date night cooking session. There is no better cuisine to fall in love with than Italian food, so why not embark on a journey with your date through this cooking class, where you will learn to make the finest Italian dishes together? From risotto to Tuscan...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Make Your own Masterpiece Cake
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Turn any cake into a show-stopping centerpiece using the skills learned in this session. Whatever your baking experience, join this bake-and-take cooking class to create your own magnificent multi-layer cake. Guided by an expert chef instructor, you’ll bake sponges, which are then sandwiched with buttercream...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Mother’s Day Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Cook as a family through this special Mother's Day cooking class. A perfect idea for Mother's Day is this cooking class, where kids will learn how to cook amazing food as a family and for their mothers. As a family, you will create scrumptious springtime food that is fresh and seasonal. From homemade berry shortcakes...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Lovers in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French fare. Shower your date with the romance of a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make French classics from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Create lasting memories together while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start by searing jumbo scallops topped with beurre...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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French Steak Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make steak the French way through this fascinating and fun cooking class. Learn how to make steaks the French way as you learn authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class that will throw you into the culture of French cuisine. From caramelizing onions to ratatouille, you will...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Modern French Gourmet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn traditional French recipes with delicious new elements. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll give classic French gourmet dishes a contemporary edge with imaginative ingredients. Led by the five-star chef tutor, you’ll sear strip steak and serve with a mustard sauce. Haricot verts are dressed with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Perfect Pie Inspiration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover sweet and savory pastry recipes to add to your baking collection. If you’re seeking inspiration for new baking recipes try this pie making cooking class for platefuls of fresh ideas. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn how to make a pastry dough that's transformed into sweet berry galettes, savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Vegetarian Greek Spread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the sunshine with a menu of vegetarian Greek dishes highlighting big flavors. Dive into hearty Mediterranean dishes at this practical cooking class. Although the dishes you’ll be making under the expert chef’s guidance are vegetarian, everyone will love crunchy, savory falafel, fresh Greek salad...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Japanese Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace Japanese flavors and techniques to create iconic dishes including tempura. Grab an apron and head into the kitchen for date night magic at this Japanese-inspired couples cooking class. You’ll have fun together as you’re guided through making a complete Japanese menu including crispy, battered...
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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.