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
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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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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Classic Southern Italian Surf & Turf - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a bold Southern Italian menu perfect for a romantic evening. Enjoy a Southern Italian-inspired evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Cook side by side with your partner as you prepare steak tagliata, sautéed shrimp with fried capers, homemade garganelli with spicy tomato sauce and Amalfi lemon gelato....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet Heart Cookie Decorating - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Create colorful heart cookies together with fun, simple techniques. Have fun decorating sweet treats together in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make sugar cookie hearts and chocolate cookie hearts, then mix and use royal icing to decorate them with your own designs. Chef Emily or a resident chef will...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Cupid’s Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a romantic dinner together with clear, hands-on guidance. Enjoy a romantic night in the kitchen in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work side by side with your partner as you prepare pan-roasted steak with herb truffle butter, creamy lobster risotto, burrata with winter squash salad and shaved Parmesan and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Ravioli and Filled Pasta Perfection
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover the tools and tricks to making fresh pasta from scratch. Making your own pasta is easy as you’ll discover in this practical pasta cooking class. The session is led by an expert chef so you’ll be able to get hands-on as you make pasta dough, roll and fill. Plus, you’ll be given your own...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
The whole family will love this engaging Italian cooking class, perfect for kids and adults! This hands-on cooking class is perfect for families who love Italian cuisine! Join a gourmet chef instructor, as you and your kids learn timeless Italian recipes and techniques that you'll use to craft a delicious meal from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 12-16
Elevated Kitchen Skills
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Bring your group together as they master refined dishes and hands-on culinary skills. Strengthen teamwork in a hands-on culinary team building activity where colleagues collaborate to prepare a refined multi-course meal. An expert chef guides the group through classic techniques as they chop, sear and sauté their...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Vegan Fare for Everyone
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create hearty vegan meals like mushroom stroganoff and finish with plant-based chocolate mousse. This cooking class offers an exciting dive into the world of plant-based cooking. Chef Denis will show you how to create a vibrant three-course vegan meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Wonderful Feast
$165
Team Building Activity
$165
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
The Ultimate Pasta Showdown
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Join Chef Jimi for a competitive pasta-making class, blending teamwork, creativity and culinary skill. Gather your team for a pasta-making team building activity that turns the heat up! Under the expert guidance of Chef Jimi, this culinary adventure invites a dash of competition to the mix.
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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The Perfect Pasta From Scratch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Discover the art of homemade ravioli paired with a creamy filling and unforgettable sauce. Learn how to handcraft fresh pasta from scratch using only three ingredients with Chef Ozzy as your guide in this interactive cooking class that explores rustic and modern flavors.
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Chef Ozzy
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.