Beginner Cooking Classes NYC

Alex A.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

My wife and I had a terrific time thanks to Chefs Ivan and Stefano. The pastas were delicious and even as a somewhat experienced pasta chef I learned a few new things! A fun social experience.

Sam N.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

This was one of the best pasta making classes I have attended. Chef Ivan is a great instructor, his venue is superb and the food we prepared was delicious!! I hope to book another class with Chef Ivan soon.

Sharthak M.

Booked the class Traditional Fare From Italy with Chef Paul in Manhattan (SoHo)

Best chef ever!

Andrea P.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan more than surpassed our expectations, he was SO wonderful. My boyfriend and I decided to take this class since we both had never taken a cooking class. Not only did we learn a lot, we also had a remarkable dining experience in his cozy kitchen. We had the best time and definitely plan on booking another class/experience with him! Such a perfect date night idea.

Sam O.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Enjoyed the experience

Jenna B.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

AMAZING CLASS!!! This is how you have fun during a pandemic! My boyfriend and I were the only ones in this pasta class, and it was extremely clean. Chef Ivan taught us how to prep, cut and cook like a pro! He was also very welcoming and funny. I can't wait to take his other classes in the future!

Avinika J.

Booked the class West African Street Food with Chef Kymberly

It was a delight to have Chef Kymberly over to cook for us! My boyfriend and I had a great time and enjoyed getting to know Chef Kymberly through her well thought out and delicious meals as well as her warm personality!

Allie L.

Booked the class Classic Handmade Pizza with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

I booked this experience for 15 girls on a bachelorette party and it was better than we expected! It was fun, educational and delicious

Lara P.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Had a great time! Learned a lot, the food was delicious, and the setting was nice and cozy. Would definitely recommend taking this class!

Derrick E.

Booked the class Cooking for Mental Health with Chef Kymberly

Chef Kym came with the fire. She was very professional, prepared, personable, and knowledgeable. I love the intentionality and thought put into the entire meal. Every ingredient had a purpose. Sheâ€™s definitely living her purpose because the energy in my house after was even more positive and lifted. Iâ€™m definitely going to ask for her service again.

Eric C.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Great experience! Ivan and his team were great. The people who participated in the class were all also great and we had a fun time. We learned a lot and ate everything we prepared. I would definitely recommend Ivan and I will be taking another class soon!

Matthew W.

Booked the class Traditional American Fare with Chef Julieanne in Queens (Astoria)

From the moments that I was greeted at the door and when walked into Julieanne's apartment, I knew I was in for something very special. Julieanne and her cohost Ryan are both amazing chefs that work together as a team to provide, not only amazing cuisine and training, but a great experience that will make you want to come back again and again. The fresh pasta ravioli and sauce just melt in your mouth. The sauce is soul-warmingly delicious. You will want to lick your plate clean. And since you are not in a restaurant, YOU CAN! For seafood lovers, don't miss the moules frites. Your palate will thank you. So amazingly delicious I would come back again for the same dish. Longing for comfort food? Julieanne will prepare a chicken pot pie like you've never had before. She will explain why it's so good and help you to make the same thing at home. The pie top is the perfect thickness so as to balance it with the yummy contents below. Finish it off with amazing espresso gelato that is made with Frangelico liqueur! Take your choice with French, Italian or American dishes. You can't go wrong. You will want to come back for more. I do.

Susan C.

Booked the class Sushi Making for Beginners with Chef Kevin

Working with Chef Kevin was lots of fun! He was knowledgeable, patient and encouraging to our group of daughters, granddaughters and one grandma!

Aparna M.

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!

Dylan G.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Wonderful time with Chef Ivan. His setup is perfect and intimate enough for 10-14 people. We split into two groups which really helped to make sure that you get enough attention. Hope to take another class soon

Jennifer N.

Booked the class Southern Cooking With Flair with Chef Kymberly

Kym was amazing - so sweet, knowledgeable and interesting and her meal was so scrumptious!!

Greg W.

Booked the class Beginner's Guide to Indian Cuisine with Chef Mukti in Brooklyn (Borough Park)

It was a wonderful experience working with Chef Mukti. We learned a lot about Indian spices and how to work with them. It was an incredibly valuable and worthwhile experience.

Kirsten N.

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.

Michael B.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan went out of his way to make us all feel included and everything was delicious. Highly recommend!

Emily C.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Great time! Very hands on and interactive, lots of fun. I would be interested in taking another class with Chef Ivan soon.

Simon S.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan was wonderful and was flexible to accommodate my party. We all had an amazing time as this was our first cooking class experience. The dishes had simple ingredients that you could replicate at home and the flavors were amazing. I look forward to attending again in the future!

BJ M.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan was extremely professional, inviting, and knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend to a friend and would love to come back for another class.

Yoonji H.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time learning how to cook with Chef Michael. It was a lot of fun making pasta from scratch, and the recipes were so delicious -- it was clear there was a lot of thought put into the menu. Chef brought all the ingredients we needed, and as long as you have pots and plates, you should be all set. Chef Michael is also fun and easy to talk to. A great experience all around. Would highly recommend!

Jordan K.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Chef Michael was awesome! What a great experience he provided to myself and my boyfriend. It was truly a HANDS ON cooking class and both myself and my bf did everything from beginning to end, which is exactly what I was looking for. The food was amazing and he was wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Ilya F.

Booked the class Plating 101 in New York with Chef Stephanie in Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Chef Ken was fantastic. Thank you for all the tips and different variations!!

Stephanie P.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

He was warm, friendly and very good at providing useful cooking how-tos. A great takeaway for me (an amateur chef, seasoned baker & one-time caterer)

Jaclyn H.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

My fiancÃ© and I went to Chef Ivanâ€™s Pasta 101 class on NYC and we had Ana amazing time. He was very helpful. Neither of us have much experience with cooking and Chef Ivan made our experience very enjoyable. The food was so delicious. I would highly recommend this experience for all!

Kelly A.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan was magnificent! In addition to learning how to cook delicious homemade pasta, he also taught the class many kitchen skills that we'll take with us for the rest of our lives/cooking! From the welcoming atmosphere and engaging chef to the friendly strangers (who felt more like family by the end of the class)...everything was better than we could have ever imagined. Thank you for a great night. This was the best gift for my husband and I to treat his mom and sister!! Thank you!!!

Diana M.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Chef Ivan was wonderful!! He was warm, welcoming and gave perfect instructions for prepping. this event exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

Marina R.

Booked the class Beginner's Guide to Indian Cuisine with Chef Mukti in Brooklyn (Borough Park)

What an AMAZING experience we had this evening cooking with Mukti!! She was a great teacher, very welcoming and obviously has a passion for cooking. Most of all the dishes we made with her guidance were all delicious!!

Mina C.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

This class was incredible. My boyfriend and I came as a surprise for his birthday, and he loved it. We had so much fun handmaking pasta and learning different cooking techniques throughout the night. Chef Michael even played some nice jazz to add to the ambiance. We had a truly wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Michelle L.

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.

Ryan B.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Went to New York for the US Open and just happened to add on a personal cooking experience with Chef Michael. Left New York blown away by the cooking experience and was definitely the highlight of the trip. My date and I were the only individuals to sign up for the Taste of Southern Italy class, which made it even more intimate. Chef Michael treated us to an evening full of Jazz music while offering up his personal experiences, tricks of the trade, and brilliant cooking methods. I am by no means a cook; however, my date loves to cook and had numerous questions that Chef Michael was more than happy/pleased to answer. It's not possible to 'geek out' enough in front of him, he takes everything in stride. He offered tips/corrections/food safety that was done in a non-condescending way making you feel completely at ease while in a professional kitchen, which can be intimidating. Everything was made from scratch, including the pasta (so ignore previous reviews that suggest otherwise). He personally made sure each of the wine glasses were topped off throughout the evening. The meal itself was incredibly flavorful. I honestly couldn't believe I had just prepared and cooked the meal I was eating, it was that good. When the meal was over, and Chef Michael had cleaned up all of the messes/dishes, he continued to chat it up and encouraged us to stick around as long as we liked. When he states he does this for the personal experiences and interactions, he truly means it. Cooking with Chef Michael is highly recommended.

Andriana H.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

It was such an amazing class! Learned so much from Chef Michael and he was very open to answering all of our questions. Highly recommend this course and great for birthday celebrations :)

Michael Z.

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!

Joanna M.

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!

Jeff J.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Loved how he walked us through the process...really good director and food turned out great!

Les M.

Booked the class Spanish Flavors From Andalusia with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Wonderful experience!

Lily U.

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.

Cathy R.

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.

Rich C.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

We had a great time and great experience. Chef Michael was awesome. Would recommend it to everyone.

Kim M.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Chef Michael was fantastic! The meal was amazing; his instructions and explanations were on point. He made everyone comfortable and confident. Loved the entire experience and I would highly recommend Chef Michael and the experience to all.

Kathy W.

Booked the class Eclectic Italian Cuisine with Chef Karen in Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Cozymeal did not disappoint! It was a great experience. I am always looking for unique things to do in the cities I visit. I love culinary experiences that I can interact with other people. My cooking experience in Chef Karenâ€™s home was perfect!

Taylor V.

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan was incredibly knowledgeable. The food was delicious.

Kasia D.

Booked the class Exploring the South of Italy with Chef Michael in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Great chef and experience!

Kate K.

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.

Emily P.

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. Weâ€™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 weâ€™d be able to replicate the recipes at home which was a great takeaway from this evening, too! We highly recommend this experience!!!

Julien P.

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!!

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