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’S PLACE
Eat the Rainbow Fresh Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform healthy ingredients into a fresh feast of flavor. Cook up a nourishing menu of seasonal produce at this dynamic cooking class. You’ll pick up key kitchen skills as you sear rainbow peppercorn-crusted steak and create a mushroom and Cognac sauce. Pair this with an unique roasted carrot and ricotta tart...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Perfect Pad Thai - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the best loved dishes from Thai cuisine at this couple’s cooking session. Recreate your favorite Thai dishes at home with this romantic cooking class that’s perfect for couples. Learning from a chef expert, you’ll start by making pad Thai from scratch. Then, you’ll pick up key skills as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet and Savory Pizza Perfection
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Ditch the delivery and make your own pizzas from scratch. Add some pizzazz to your pizza at this insightful cooking class. Guided by a chef tutor, you’ll get handy hacks for making fresh dough, before creating three unique pies. Add bacon for a carbonara style, fill with olives and sausage and fold for calzone...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Fantastic French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take rendezvous to the next level by creating a romantic Parisian menu from scratch. This cozy cooking class is the perfect date night for foodie couples who want to elevate their cooking skills. A gourmet chef instructor will help you and your special someone create French fare from scratch, including everything from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Father's Day
Perfectly Rustic Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the Tuscan countryside by crafting an authentic menu. This cooking class is a delicious celebration of rustic and comforting Italian cuisine. From fresh risotto to hearty Tuscan chicken, this lesson offers a hands-on culinary experience that you won't want to miss. And with a skilled chef instructor leading...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Mini Bakers - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
A fun-filled week where kids learn to bake, decorate and express themselves through food. A sweet summer adventure for your juniors in this cooking class, where kids will have the chance to make a mess in the kitchen, learn from an esteemed chef and choose the right ingredients to prepare and decorate a global menu....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spanish Cooking Essentials: Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore iconic Spanish dishes in this session celebrating paella and more. Recreate a beloved Spanish favorite at home using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. Learning from an expert chef, you’ll pick up traditional techniques used to fry ingredients and cook rice for the perfect paella...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Father's Day
Modern Macaron Marvels
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your baking skills with an inside look at macarons, a beloved patisserie classic. Discover the versatility of macarons at a cooking class led by a baking expert. You’ll master the basics of whisking and piping before taking things to the next level with exciting flavors. Vanilla is combined with mocha...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Father's Day
Korean BBQ Bash
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the delicious world of East-Asian barbeque. If you love going out for Korean BBQ, you'll love this engaging cooking class where you'll learn to make it yourself! From delicious, perfectly cooked meats to fresh, flavorful sides, you'll learn to add spicy twists to the barbeque feast alongside a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Indian Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make your favorite South-Asian dishes from scratch during this hands-on cooking class. Experience the powerful flavors of Indian cuisine in this highly interactive cooking class! Led by an expert chef instructor, you'll learn how to create signature spicy dishes from South Asia using traditional methods...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Father's Day
Sunshine Italian Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Head outdoors with a stunning menu of Italian al fresco recipes. If you love picnics and outdoors dining then this al fresco cooking class is a summer essential. You’ll discover fresh recipes that enhance summertime ingredients, such as lightly grilled asparagus with lemon, tomato salad with herby basil...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian American Favorites - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family to this engaging class, and celebrate the world of Roman cuisine. If your family can't get enough Italian food, this is the cooking class for you! Kids and adults will love this hands-on experience, where a skilled chef instructor will help you and your family create a comforting array of...
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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.