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
Cook a Flavorful Mexican Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a rich Mexican spread featuring handmade tortillas and flavorful sauces. Dive into authentic Mexican cuisine in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With hands-on guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll master birria tacos with fresh tortillas, tamales with pasilla sauce and a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Homemade Dumplings 101 in NYC
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Forget the carry-out and make your own dumplings and dim sum in this hands-on cooking experience led by Chef Paige. Each folded dumpling is a work of art featuring fresh ingredients.
Begin by seasoning a savory pork...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Valentine's Favorite
Asian-Jamaican Fusion
$95
Cooking Class
$95
The best elements of two beloved cuisines come together in this international feast. Explore the magical blend of Asian and Jamaican kitchen traditions in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine. She'll show you gourmet techniques for turning two distinct cuisines into a single spectacular meal.
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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Valentine's Favorite
American-Style Steak Dinner
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create a classic three-course steakhouse meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. You don't need steakhouse reservations to enjoy a gourmet steak dinner. Under Chef Ivan's guidance, learn how to make an incredible multi-course meal using smart cooking techniques and fresh ingredients.
Chef Ivan will...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Traditional French Recipes
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Prepare iconic French dishes with step-by-step guidance for soups, mains and desserts. This cooking class with Chef Jimi takes you on a journey through the heart of French cuisine. Create an impressive three-course meal while learning essential culinary techniques.
Prepare a traditional French onion soup, perfect...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Cozy Winter Pasta Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master handmade pasta techniques with simple, step-by-step guidance. Learn the art of handmade pasta in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Start by mixing and rolling fresh spinach pasta dough, then craft fettuccine with roasted winter squash, arugula and pine nuts. You’ll also prepare spinach linguine with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Delicate Macarons From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create delicate cookies that combine elegance and technique. Get creative in the kitchen in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With step-by-step instruction from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll make toasted almond macarons with honey cinnamon buttercream and strawberry macarons with matcha...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
Italian Dinner With Tiramisu Finale
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best, creating this traditional Italian meal. Prepare a delectable Italian-inspired menu completely from scratch with guidance from Chef Paige. Practice and perfect techniques like pasta-making and deglazing to create mouthwatering sauces and tender, chewy noodles....
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Mastering Knife Skills
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Ivan will teach you professional knife skills essential to the culinary arts. Learn all the basic safety knife techniques to take your culinary skills to the next level during this extensive class. Chef Ivan will demonstrate knife techniques while you make three staples of Mediterranean cuisine.
Learn how to...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Pizza Creations From Start to Finish
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring authentic Italian pizza flavors to life in your own kitchen. This cooking class introduces you to the art of pizza-making with Chef Jimi as your culinary guide. Learn how to create the perfect dough and customize your pizza with a variety of toppings.
Start with a light and flavorful Caprese salad made with...
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Chef Jimi
Serving the NYC area
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Essential Cooking Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build everyday cooking confidence with simple, essential techniques. Build your kitchen confidence in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn key techniques every home cook should know, from searing steak with herbed butter to perfecting a crisp salad and balanced vinaigrette. You’ll also make creamy truffled...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Flavorful French Country Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create rustic dishes inspired by traditional French home cooking. Bring French flavors to life in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Work alongside Chef Jackson or a resident chef to make chicken gratin, crisp apple and celery root salad, aromatic herbed rice pilaf and smooth chocolate pots de crème....
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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.