Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best Cooking Classes in New York City 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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Delectable French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the delicious world of Parisian baking during this hands-on culinary venture. This engaging cooking class is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of French baking. A gourmet baker instructor will guide you along as you create a variety of delicious pastries like in the kitchen of a grand-mГЁre or...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Boost Your Bread Making Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn versatile recipes for making European breads from scratch. Discover the processes and techniques involved in making fresh breads at this insightful cooking class. Using traditional techniques, you’ll make three distinct doughs and enhance with added flavorings. Focaccia gets a hint of rosemary and garlic...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Appetizing Antipasti Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your next celebration extra special with a selection of antipasti dishes. Discover the secrets to making fresh antipasti that’s perfect as a first course or sharing lunch at this Italiano cooking class. You’ll grow your kitchen skills and explore diverse ingredients as you make bruschetta with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Colorful Spring Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the colors of spring by baking a vibrant batch of eye-catching macarons. This cooking class is the most delicious way to celebrate the arrival of spring! A gourmet baker will help you achieve macaron magic, teaching you the steps that go into baking and decorating your spring-themed sweets. At the end of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Secret Chef - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make date night unforgettable with a hands-on restaurant session. Turn date night into a magical, interactive experience with this cooking class for couples. You’ll get expert tips from the chef tutor as you sear scallops and make a white wine sauce. You’ll also prep sides of shaved fennel salad and a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Steakhouse Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in steakhouse favorites alongside your special someone during this hands-on date night cooking class. instead of going out to a crowded steakhouse, take your date night up a notch with this steakhouse-inspired date night cooking class! With a five-star chef leading the way, you'll learn how to make a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Authentic and Delicious Homemade Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make a bowl of authentic restaurant-quality ramen in this flavor-packed cooking class. Ramen fans rejoice because this cooking class will help you create your very own bowl of authentic, delicious ramen! An experienced chef instructor will teach you all the steps for concocting the ultimate bowl of ramen,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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The Pastries of Paris
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art behind some of your favorite French pastries in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to make classic Parisian pastries from scratch during this engaging cooking class. French pastries are as delicate as they are delicious, but a gourmet pastry chef will make sure that you're hitting all the steps...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Time Saving Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn every day into Taco Tuesday with delicious tacos. At this interactive cooking class, you won’t need a passport to explore one of Mexico’s best-loved street foods. Instead, you’ll follow along with your chef tutor as they show you how to make corn tortillas and a collection of tasty fillings from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Romantic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cozy up with the comfort of Italian cuisine during this intimate date night cooking class. Embrace the romantic nature of Tuscan cuisine during this engaging date night cooking class. A gourmet chef will curate the ideal menu and atmosphere for your Italian date night, allowing you and your special someone to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Make Your own Bread by Hand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a trio of delicious breads from scratch. Nothing beats the simple pleasure of slicing into a fresh crusty loaf made using the skills developed in this practical cooking class.Your chef tutor will provide full guidance on technique, starting with making dough before proving and baking, to create classic white...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Master Making Thai Food
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Begin a journey into the world a Thai cooking through this fun class. Discover how to create a wide range of wonderful Thai dishes using authentic and traditional culinary techniques through this cooking class. From pad thai to green curry, you will have lots of fun as a highly-rated chef will guide you and others...
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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.
