Beginner Cooking Classes in Manhattan
New to cooking? Want to brush up on some basic culinary skills? With beginner cooking classes in Manhattan, chefs are ready to give you the knowledge needed to cook award-worthy meals. They welcome every skill level, even if you have no idea how to make your way around a kitchen! Your chef will work with you so you can learn the basics and prepare cuisines from around the globe. Grab an apron and get ready to learn! Book today.
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Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Use fresh ingredients to create a handful of traditional Mediterranean recipes. Learn the basics of creating a four-course vegetarian Mediterranean meal in this cooking class. Packed with Grecian flavors, Chef Jamie will teach you baking and roasting methods to keep each dish light and healthy.
You'll begin with a...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Essential High-Heat Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build confidence using high-heat techniques through hands-on practice. Build your confidence with high-heat cooking in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Practice grilling radicchio for a smoky salad with beets and oranges, pan-searing strip steak with shallot and herb compound butter and braising leeks topped with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Creative High-Heat Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore a variety of heat-based methods in one class. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Elegant Valentine’s Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn precise macaron techniques through fun, hands-on guidance. Step into a sweet culinary adventure as you discover the magic of French macarons. With guidance from a five-star chef, learn how to pipe, fill, and assemble petite cookies with precision. Create batches of chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and smoked...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Handmade Macaron Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Go from beginner to baking winner at a macaron masterclass. Discover how easy it is to make your own macarons at this informative cooking class. Perfect for sharing with a special someone, you’ll go step-by-step through mixing a macaron batter, adding flavorings, baking and sandwiching with a creamy filling....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homestyle Sushi
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Add exquisite Japanese sushi to your home-cooking repertoire. If you like sushi, you're sure to love this cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll get hands-on with the art of sushi making, learning to balance flavors and work with precision, delivering to your home table a feast worthy of your...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Croissant Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential laminated-dough techniques in a fun, hands-on class. Discover the craft of traditional French croissants in this immersive baking class. You’ll learn to work with classic laminated dough and shape it into beautifully airy pastries. Create both savory bacon and Gruyère croissants and indulgent...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Cozy Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
The whole family will love this engaging Italian cooking class, perfect for kids and adults! This hands-on cooking class is perfect for families who love Italian cuisine! Join a gourmet chef instructor, as you and your kids learn timeless Italian recipes and techniques that you'll use to craft a delicious meal from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Essential Pasta Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grow in kitchen confidence as you learn how to make pasta from scratch. Take this practical cooking class and you’ll always be minutes away from a delicious fresh pasta meal. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make pasta dough and roll it into different shapes — from pappardelle to go with...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Festive New Orleans Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn timeless techniques central to New Orleans cooking. Explore the soulful cuisine of New Orleans in a class designed to immerse you in bold flavors and dynamic techniques. Cook savory classics and finish with sweet, flaming desserts that capture the city’s spirit. Perfect for curious newcomers and Creole...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Big Easy Inspired Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to prepare delicious Creole dishes from the heart of The Big Easy. Experience the finest dishes from New Orleans at a cooking class dedicated to big flavors and striking dishes. Guided by a pro chef you’ll explore popular New Orleans plates including popcorn shrimp with spiced Bloody Mary aioli and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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