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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Great for Groups of 10-40
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Add new culinary techniques to your skillset and recipes to your repertoire with this menu. Authentic Mexican fare and traditional cooking techniques will be the star of this team building cooking class led by Chef Paige. You'll make a four-course traditional Mexican meal from scratch with your crew.
First, learn...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 10-40
Asian Dumplings Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Craft dumplings better than your weekly carry-out in this hands-on team building cooking class. Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of three traditional Asian dumplings and the techniques to create them.
First,...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Great for Groups of 10-40
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best chefs alongside your team. A menu of authentic Italian flavors will be the star of this hands-on team building cooking class where Chef Paige will guide your group through a traditional Italian meal that includes pasta making and tiramisu.
To begin, craft a salad...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic Dumpling Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn beginner-friendly dumpling skills through fun, hands-on techniques. Learn the basics of dumpling making in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Practice shaping and cooking three classic styles: steamed dumplings, boiled wontons for soup and pan-fried gyoza. You’ll also prepare simple dipping sauces to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
Rustic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic Italian methods perfect for building kitchen confidence. Discover the essence of Italian home cooking as you craft rosemary grilled chicken under a brick. Create a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto and complement it with perfectly roasted broccolini. A delicate lemon polenta cake brings the meal to a...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Brilliant French Bistro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the essentials to make a fine French dinner. In this chef-guided cooking class, you’ll discover the techniques and secrets to make a complete menu of French dishes. Working alongside classmates, you’ll learn to cook French onion soup and make a cognac sauce to pair with succulent roast chicken....
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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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Valentine's Favorite
Gastro Vineyard Adventure
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make timeless dishes that capture the essence of French cooking. Build your kitchen skills and have fun at a cooking class that celebrates French gourmet recipes. Guided by a gastronomic expert chef tutor, you’ll learn to sear meat and reduce red wine to make a rich sauce. You’ll also practice knife...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's Favorite
French Pastry Skills Builder
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Perfect your pastry skills and make a range of sweet treats. Explore the French tradition of parfait patisserie at an immersive cooking class devoted to fine pastry. You’ll be taught by a chef tutor to make a buttery puff pastry that’s transformed into crisp palmiers with a citrus sugar twist....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Classic French Bistro Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a classic French bistro meal using simple, traditional techniques. Experience the charm of a classic French bistro in this immersive cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional French onion soup, pan-roasted chicken with cognac sauce, and French beans with lemon vinaigrette. End your meal with a perfectly...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Valentine's Favorite
Seasonal Wine Country Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence crafting elevated, vineyard-style meals. Indulge in wine country flavors as you learn from a five-star chef in a lively, hands-on class. Prepare a colorful salad of baby spinach, roasted beets and goat cheese before creating a filet with a rich red wine–shallot reduction. Conclude your...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Make Croissants Like a Pro
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover authentic croissants with expert tips on making dough, shaping and filling. There’s nothing better than fresh croissants straight from the oven, as you’ll find out in this fun cooking class. Led by a chef tutor, you’ll discover the secrets to making expertly laminated dough and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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