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!
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mexican Comforts
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Dive into the delicious world of Mexican comfort foods. You'll feel transported in this immersive cooking class led by Chef Jordan. You'll discover authentic Mexican flavors while whipping up four delicious courses from scratch.
To start, you'll make esquites, a Mexican street corn salad with corn and Cotija cheese...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Serving the NYC area
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Spanish Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Plant based Spanish snacks Explore gourmet plant-based Spanish tapas in this exciting new cooking class. Learn innovative ways to create tasty vegan dishes in this chef-led class. Cook your way through a multi-course menu starting with a pomegranate guacamole served with raw veggie strips for dipping. Then make a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Upscale Flavors of China
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Authentic Italian Kitchen Techniques
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Level up your cooking skills with authentic, time-honored recipes from Italy. Discover how to handcraft homemade Italian dishes from scratch in this engaging cooking class, where Chef Ozzy will guide you step-by-step through authentic flavors and techniques for making fresh pasta, a classic dessert and more.
Begin...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ozzy
Serving the NYC area
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Healthy Cooking 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare a healthy feast featuring mindful ingredients. Clean eating is in the spotlight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gabriel. He'll teach you how to create delicious dishes with a healthy touch you'll feel good serving your family.
This super-nutritious spread begins with a roasted beet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
CHEF’S PLACE
Culinary Voyage Through Spain
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore a meal filled with flavor and texture as you prepare five authentic Spanish dishes. There's an abundance of traditional Spanish cuisine to be discovered in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. It's a menu filled with classic recipes carefully selected for maximum enjoyment.
First, you'll create a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Iconic Tastes of Asia
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the balance of sweet, savory and spicy flavors in authentic Asian recipes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia in this cooking class with Chef Denis. Designed for home cooks of all levels, this hands-on session introduces the techniques and spices essential to Asian cuisine.
Fold and steam savory dumplings...
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Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Crafting Authentic Pizza
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Make classic Italian pizza dough and experiment with toppings your way. This cooking class is perfect for pizza enthusiasts looking to craft authentic, homemade pizza. Chef Kymberly will guide you through every step, from making the perfect dough to balance custom toppings.
Begin with a classic Caprese salad...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Cooking àla Française
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Experience the essence of France through authentic Parisian flavors. Immerse yourself in the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a professional chef while discovering exciting new skills in the kitchen.
Start with a creamy cauliflower veloutГ© topped...
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Verified Chef
Chef Pierre
Serving the NYC area
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Fresh Italian Gnocchi From Scratch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Taste the flavors of Italy and learn how to make fresh gnocchi from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Jamie will teach you how to handcraft a classic Italian menu, including turning a few staple ingredients into homemade gnocchi pasta and cooking up a savory tomato sauce.
To begin, top crostini with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Jamaican Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create an authentic Caribbean meal that features a taste of island happiness in every dish. The sunshine flavors of Jamaican cuisine are on the menu in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine. Learn a bit about the region as you prepare a culinary festival of tropical tastes and textures.
The festivities get...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
CHEF’S PLACE
Elevated Bento Box
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create an authentic Japanese meal with a lesson in the art of bento boxes. Discover the magic that goes into building a bento box in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. With an array of recipes and ingredients to play with, you're sure to become a bento box extraordinaire in no time.
You can look forward to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ivan 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.