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
Classic Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of delicate French pastries with guided precision. Master delicate French pastries in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make toasted almond macarons filled with honey cinnamon buttercream and strawberry macarons with matcha buttercream. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Classic French Pastry Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore classic French baking through hands-on pâtisserie techniques. Learn the art of classic French baking in this immersive pastry-focused class. With guidance from a skilled pastry chef, you’ll craft three elegant desserts inspired by a traditional pâtisserie. Create Fleur de Sel caramels, delicate...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic French Country Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rustic French cooking with warm, approachable techniques. Discover the charm of rustic French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make French country chicken gratin, a crunchy apple and celery root salad and fragrant herbed rice pilaf. End the meal with silky chocolate pots de crème....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Cozy Italian American Comfort Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover classic Italian-American techniques that build bold, satisfying dishes. Discover the heart of Italian-American cooking through rich textures, vibrant flavors and nostalgic recipes. A chef will guide you through crafting creamy sauces and perfectly crisp mains using timeless techniques. Share a delicious...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Flavorful Mediterranean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create vibrant Mediterranean dishes together in this date night class. Enjoy a flavorful night out in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Work side by side with your partner as you sauté shrimp seasoned with Mediterranean spices, prepare pine nut couscous with roasted garlic aioli and grill marinated zucchini with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Craft Cozy New Orleans Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive Southern desserts through guided instruction. Experience the joy of New Orleans baking in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare traditional mini king cakes, rich pecan pralines and light, golden beignets....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Italian Home-Style Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore rustic Italian comfort cooking with warm, home-style techniques. Bring classic Italian comfort food to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare tender brasciole, creamy polenta, garlicky sautéed greens and fragrant rosemary focaccia. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you step...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Explore Vibrant Indian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to combine ingredients the way Indian cuisine intends. Explore the colorful world of Indian cuisine in this guided, hands-on class. Learn to balance spices that bring authenticity and depth to every dish. Create soft flatbreads, rich chicken tikka masala and savory shrimp you’ll be proud to...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an Italian date-night feast together with simple, chef-guided techniques. Bring a taste of Italy to your evening in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Together with your partner, you’ll prepare burrata and peperonata crostini, chicken saltimbocca with Marsala sauce and creamy Parmigiano polenta....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. Unlock the bold, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare favorites like chicken pad Thai with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts under the guidance of an expert chef. Finish your menu with a fragrant lemongrass...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Gourmet Knife Methods
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn professional-level ways to put your most valuable kitchen tools to their best use. This hands-on cooking class is a sharp opportunity for you to hone your knife skills with classic methods and cutting-edge techniques. Discover the proper way to hold knives for a variety of kitchen tasks and practice your new...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Creative Dumpling Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare dumplings with clear, practical instruction at each step. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping...
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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.