Baking Basics
- Sat, Nov 14 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
- 1 to 16 guests
- 4-course meal Beginner friendly
- Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Trusted by food lovers in NYC since 2014.
Learn pastry techniques through hands-on classes featuring croissants, choux pastry, macarons and other bakery favorites.
Work with yeast and dough as you learn techniques for mixing, kneading, proofing, shaping and baking fresh breads.
Most baking classes are beginner-friendly, with these options especially well suited to first-time bakers looking to build foundational skills through clear, step-by-step guidance.
These baking classes feature vegetarian-friendly recipes and baked goods, with options ranging from breads and pastries to desserts and seasonal treats.
Explore additional cooking classes where baking is a hands-on part of the menu, from homemade breads and pastries to baked desserts.
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Baking classes in NYC are hands-on experiences led by local chefs and baking experts, with most options suitable for beginners.
Depending on the class, you may make croissants, breads, macarons, cakes, cookies, donuts, pies or other pastries and desserts.
Booked the class Galentine's Creative Baking with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
We had a great time with Chef Katie! She organized our friend group around a set of straightforward (and impressive) recipes, and everyone left with bags of treats after a great night! Thank you
Booked the class The Art of the Cupcake with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Katie's studio is perfect for A baking class - and we appreciated the expert tips she shared with us during the class. We enjoyed it so much,that we already booked our next class with her, for next week!
Booked the class Classic French Techniques with Chef Nicholas in Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
Prepare to be amazed. Nick is extremely qualified to teach, dazzle and entertain. Your palate will be pleased and your knowledge of food and cuisine will grow in leaps and bounds. The fresh pasta was made like a native Italian and his Bolognese sauce is on another level. Learn how to make a delicious bearnaise sauce, marinate and cook a skirt steak like you've never tasted before. The flavors in the mushrooms and steak continued to wow me long after the last swallow. For dessert, tres leches cake! Wow! You will definitely find room for this, even on a full stomach. Never pretentious or proud, always willing to share his abundant skills and craft. You won't be disappointed. Bring your friends. Come back again and again.
Booked the class French Macarons 101 with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Super friendly and fun! It was a great experience, easy to follow, and we got some cookies and drinks as we baked.
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
This was a great class. Chef Michael is excellent. He is both easy going and professional. We had so much fun and learned a lot too.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael provided a great experience! My date and I were lucky enough to have a private session which was a great chance for us to ask Michael a ton of questions on his cooking experience and travelling in general. We are excited to practice the techniques he taught us in making the meal, especially the delicious risotto. We can't wait to come back for another class!
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Very personal, fun learning experience. The chef made sure he geared the experience based on our comfort in the kitchen! Highly recommend! Will do again other classes!
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Wonderful experience!
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Thanks to Chef Michael, we had a great time and learned a lot. I'm going to show off my risotto making skills as soon as I get a chance. Super fun time.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Super fun and knowledgeable! Made my birthday one to remember. Great cooking and meal prep tips.
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael was great! We had a fun time, learned some new skills, and had a fantastic meal.
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael was extremely knowledgeable and did an amazing job managing 4 couples and getting us through a three-course meal in an hour and 45 minutes! He even had macaroons for us at the beginning, which I thought was a considerate gesture. The only reason I give this a 4 rather than a 5 was that I felt a little rushed and like he wanted us to leave at the end. I personally did not like the salad that we created but that may be just my preference. Over all, I had a great time and felt that it was worth every penny spent. The conversation with the other couples there was great, and I would recommend this to anybody looking for a neat experience in New York.
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
We had a WONDERFUL experience learning from Chef Michael. He was professional, patient, and enthusiastic about his craft. We’ve all been to several cooking classes and kept saying how unique, personal, and relaxed this cooking class felt. Our food was delicious and we came home happy and full. The flavors were rich and the recipes were new to us but also not unbelievable technical - we all felt like we’d be able to replicate the recipes at home which was a great takeaway from this evening, too! We highly recommend this experience!!!
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
I had this class with my girlfriend, it was amazing. Chef Michael is so nice and passionate about cooking and teaching. We had a lot of fun and it was delicious. I reallt recommand this class!!
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael gave my girlfriend and I a great, memorable experience. Both my girlfriend and I are semi-experienced cooks and Chef Michael still offered us many new tips and techniques for quick but delicious dishes. He was very personable and spoke with us after we completed dinner and olive oil, wine, and various cuisines around the world. Highly highly recommend.
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
It was great! We had wonderful time with Chef Michael. Class was organized in "currently closed" under renovation restaurant in professional kitchen. I loved that we weren't split in groups and there were plenty to do and learn. Menu was easy, but delicious.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Had an awesome time with Chef Michael ! Atmosphere was great, food was amazing and it was a fun experience for my date and I. I would definitely come back for anymore classes Chef Michael teaches .
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael was very patient and taught us great tips to use in the kitchen. I had a great time learning and cooking with chef Michael . He's very laid back and funny and will make the class better. I would take another class with him again
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael is a knowledgeable and experienced cook. He taught us some useful tips and tricks for the kitchen and took the time to make the experience feel special and inviting. This was a fun birthday gift and the food turned out pretty well.
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Had an excellent afternoon with Chef Michael. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the experience and learned some really valuable information from his class. Highly recommend.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Great cooking class with Cozymeal & Chef Michael in NYC. Highly recommended.
Booked the class The Art of the Cupcake with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Whether you are a novice to the dessert world or you'd like to learn more about baking and gather some decorating tips & tricks, make sure to book a class with Chef Katie!
Booked the class A Stunning and Festive Yule Log with Chef Stefanie in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
We did the yule log class for a small team outing. Emily was a great teacher, the class was well organized and run, and the cakes we made were incredible.
Booked the class Modern Steakhouse with Chef Ozzy in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
My wife and I took the "modern steakhouse" cooking class with Ozzy because we were having trouble getting the desired temperature on our steaks. Ozzy came to our apartment for the class which I thought was very helpful because we got to learn in our own kitchen. Ozzy is a very experienced and accomplished chef but he was also very friendly and we loved his teaching style as it allowed us to watch him and then replicate for ourselves. I’ve cooked steak 3 times since and I have been able to cook the steak at medium rare consistently. We are very grateful that we took this lesson and would recommend Chef Ozzy to anyone that wants to learn about cooking.
Booked the class Seasonal Italian Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
The class with Chef Michael was great! It felt laid back and fun, and he gave us practical tips on technique throughout, so we also learned from it. The food also tasted stellar! Loved it and would recommend!
Booked the class Seasonal Italian Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael was great! He was available to ask any question we had and shared many tips with us as we prepared all of the dishes. Very friendly!
Booked the class A Workshop All About Pie with Chef Jamie VK in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Chef Jamie was great. Passionate about her craft and very fun company. My friend + I really enjoy the class and walked away learning how to make some great pies. Definitely recommend!
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael is a really interactive instructor and definitely learned a lot from his class! The appetizer (Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon) was really simple to prepare but a really delicious combo. The Spanish roasted chicken had a lot of components and was filling and a good blend of flavors. Lastly the dessert was the perfect ending to the meal.
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
We enjoyed the class. The food was good and Chef Michael was an excellent teacher.
Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef was accommodating to dietary needs. My party and I enjoyed the experience. Wish it was a little longer but over all good. I thought there was going to be more hands on or techniques for everything, but instead, everyone did a little bit of everything. So instead of me learning how brown the chicken should be, I was cutting up apples instead. I wish the food was warm by the time we ate it. (Wasn’t as warm by the time we got to sit an eat) Good experience over all though!
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
My partner and I booked this class for a lunch date and it was a fun and informative experience. Chef Michael taught us knife skills, and let us handle all the cooking hands on so we can actually learn. Definitely book this class if you want a new and interesting experience for a date or hangout.
Booked the class Modern Steakhouse with Chef Ozzy in Westerville
Izzy was an excellent cook and teacher. The food was fantastic. I'd highly recommend him.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Chef Michael is very knowledgeable and his enormous WW experiences make the cooking class very enjoyable. Great cooking recommendations. The food turn out great. Definitely, we will be back.. Lindsay and G. (SC)
Booked the class Seasonal Italian Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Food was great, Michael was great! We’ll do this again.
Booked the class Classic French Cooking with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)
Great class! Thank you, Chef Michael.
Booked the class A Workshop All About Pie with Chef Jamie VK in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Great experience at the pie making class! Chef Jamie has a passion for what she does and was very welcoming which made the experience lots of fun! The pies were delicious and we learned a lot about both baking and cooking. Highly recommend taking a class with Chef Jamie!
Booked the class Signature Mediterranean Menu with Chef Justin in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Excellent chef and cooking class experience. More fun and intimate than a lecture and more enjoyable than a class where you are put to work the whole time. Couldn’t be more convenient, with Chef Justin coming right on time to our apt with all of the highest quality ingredients, some picked fresh from his Brooklyn garden. We were able to participate as actively or passively as we wished, and the best part was enjoying a restaurant-quality meal at the end, one that we now know how to make on our own. Thanks again Chef!
Booked the class Signature Mediterranean Menu with Chef Justin in Brooklyn (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Justin showed us how to make a delicious Mediterranean dinner. It was such a unique and fun experience. Thanks so much, Justin! Looking forward to trying some of the things you showed us.
Booked the class The Best of Rustic French Cuisine with Chef Justin in Brooklyn (Bedford-Stuyvesant)
We had the best cooking experience with Justin! He was so upbeat, friendly, and had an incredible sense of humor. Can't wait to cook with you again.
Booked the class The Best of Rustic French Cuisine with Chef Justin in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Justin was engaging and informative regarding the French meal and French cooking in general. Such a fun time not to mention absolutely delicious!
Booked the class Signature Mediterranean Menu with Chef Justin in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Just a wonderful experience and resulting in a tasty meal.
Booked the class Traditional French Macarons From Scratch with Chef Roger in New Jersey (West New York)
Chef Roger was very knowledgeable in everything.I learned how to make the macarons....... He was, precise, calm, and organized. A real pro! I will definitely return for other classes. When I left I felt very proud of the results. I was there with my son, and we both felt the same way.
Booked the class Death by Chocolate Desserts with Chef Roger in New Jersey (West New York)
My Grandma and I had the most wonderful night with Chef Roger! I got her the cooking class as a Christmas present and she absolutely loved it. Chef Roger's house was so warm and inviting and we got to learn so much about some delicious chocolate. I will definitely be doing another class with him the first chance I get!
Booked the class Authentic Lowcountry Feast with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)
My wife and I had a great time learning from Chef Lamour and a fantastic meal.
Booked the class Pie Workshop! with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
This baking class was excellent! Katie was fun and informative and gave greta tips for baking. My husband and I absolutely loved this class and we would love to take more with Katie. She was fantastic.
Booked the class Pie Workshop! with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
We had such a great time. Katie was so nice and informative. Highly recommend!
Booked the class French Macarons 101 with Chef Katie in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
Pastry Chef Katie is super sweet! We had a fantastically fun and instructive time taking her French Macaroon class in Brooklyn. She has a professional and comfortable cooking/class space.
Booked the class Vibrant Italian Market Cooking with Chef Michael
Chef Michael was amazing! My daughter and husband loved the class. He made it interesting, informative, and fun - and they made a fabulous lunch, as well as learning a ton of knife skills. Thank you Chef for an incredible class!
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Bread-making and croissant lessons involve different ways of working with dough. With baking classes in NYC, you can practice kneading and shaping bread or learn how to roll and fold dough into layers for pastry.
For bread-making, look for recipes such as ciabatta or focaccia topped with roasted vegetables. These lessons cover preparing dough, kneading and allowing it to rise before baking. For croissants, the focus is on enclosing butter in dough and rolling and folding it to create the layers. Keeping the dough at the right temperature is part of that process.
Choose bread-making if you want to practice making loaves and focaccia. Choose croissants if you want to learn layered pastry for sweet or savory bakes.
Bring a fellow dessert lover for a baking date or gather friends for a lesson at a chef’s place, a test kitchen or a premium venue available through Cozymeal. Join other guests in a public class or book a private experience, with some private options available for just two. Ingredients and baking equipment are included, and tasting what you’ve made is part of the experience.
Prefer to bake at home? Choose a project and have a chef bring the ingredients and equipment to you. Work through the recipe with guidance as you mix, bake or decorate, then enjoy the finished treats.
Choose your next baking project and book a baking class in NYC on Cozymeal.