Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC

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Find cooking classes in NYC for date nights, birthdays, team events and beginners, with hands-on experiences led by professional chefs. Choose from pasta making, sushi making, French cooking, baking classes and more across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and nearby areas, whether you want to cook at the chef’s venue or have the chef come to your home.
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Instructor Melissa and Team
5.0 (1)
Cozymeal partner chef
COOKING CLASS $85/person

Ice Cream Sundae Decorating for Families

  • Sat, Apr 25 • 12:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 5 guests
  • NYC
  • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Guest favorite
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
4+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $145/person

Italian Cuisine Made Simple

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 6 guests
  • Serving the NYC area
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At your home
Booked 20+ times
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
4+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $105/person

The Best of Indian Cooking

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • Serving the NYC area
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At your home
Booked 45+ times
Chef Emily
4.3 (84)
2+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Balanced Thai Cooking

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • New York
  • 4-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Booked 50+ times
Chef Jackson
5.0 (22)
Cozymeal partner chef
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Crowd-Pleasing Thai Table

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Lake Grove
  • 4-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Booked 50+ times
Chef Amalia
4.8 (37)
2+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Bold Thai Cooking

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • White Plains
  • 4-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
Booked 14+ times
Chef Denis
5.0 (64)
4+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Homemade Vietnamese

  • Mon, Apr 20 • 6:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 6 guests
  • Serving the NYC area
  • 3-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At your home
Guest favorite
Chef Emily
4.3 (84)
2+ years culinary experience
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Vibrant Easter Cooking

  • Wed, Apr 22 • 4:00 PM More dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • New York
  • 4-course meal • Beginner friendly
  • At the chef's place
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What to expect in a cooking class

Cooking classes on Cozymeal are designed to be easy, interactive and memorable from start to finish.

  • Step-by-step guidance from the chef
  • Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
  • Hands-on and beginner-friendly
  • All ingredients and equipment included
  • Available as public or private classes
  • Hosted at the chef's place or your location
  • End the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES IN NYC

Tina L.

Booked Upscale Flavors of China with Chef Kenneth in Serving the NYC area

We cooked steam fish and lots of other delicious food! My favorite part was chef Kenny taught us a lot tips and tricks on how to the knife better and more efficiently. He definitely improved our knife skills. It was a anniversary present and we had a great time!

Joe Januszkiewicz .

Booked Upscale Flavors of China with Chef Kenneth in Serving the NYC area

Chef Kenny was fantastic. Every dish was simple yet delicious. I particularly loved the pot stickers and the dessert: coconut cream with tapioca and diced melon. I learned a ton of little cooking tips and tricks that I'll begin to incorporate into my own cooking. I never knew there were right- and left-handed knives, but now I do! He also had a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure cooking with him and I would love to work with him again.

Kelvin M.

Booked Perfect Pad Thai - Date Night with Chef Emily in New York

Fun experience, the chef was full of positive energy and informative. We learned a lot about the cooking process.

Carlos C.

Booked Homemade Crafted Pasta with Chef Emily in New York

It was an amazing experience,i learned a lot and the food was delicious,the chef was so amazing,she explained everything so good,i gonna repeat the experience for sure

Emmie L.

Booked The Best of Italian Favorites with Chef Kenneth in Serving the NYC area

Chef Ken was great-had a relaxed easygoing but professional manner. He came with everything he needed short of a blender which we provided for and assorted pots/pans. We learned a lot-and were put to work in a fun voluntary manner..our groups got their hands dirty from time to time but Ken also cooked/kept things moving forward as we were also catching up while watching/learning. I was impressed by the time saving use of the blender and various shortcuts learned to save time/effort that provided delicious results! Chef Ken taught us how easy some of these dishes were to make-incredible arancini in a marinara sauce, a fantastic Caesar salad w homemade dressing, homemade gnocchi in a Gorgonzola sauce, and delicious homemade cannoli w chocolate chip ricotta filling! He did a great job of passing tips and tricks along the way.. Our group learned a lot and agreed we would like to recreate some of these dishes at home again. I would recommend working w Chef Ken for your next cooking lesson/dinner party!

Meet some of our NYC chefs

Chef Kenneth
Chef Kenneth 5.0 (56)

2+ years culinary experience

  • BEGINNER
  • DATE NIGHT
  • CHINESE
  • French Culinary Institute
  • Chef's place & your home
  • Taught 56+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Emily
Chef Emily 4.3 (84)

2+ years culinary experience

  • SUSHI MAKING
  • ASIAN
  • JAPANESE
  • Trained in professional kitchens
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 84+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Jamie VK
Chef Jamie VK 5.0 (49)

3+ years culinary experience

  • BEGINNER
  • BAKING
  • PASTRY
  • Newbury College
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 49+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Paige
Chef Paige 4.6 (33)

2+ years culinary experience

  • COUPLES
  • FUN
  • MEXICAN
  • Trained in professional kitchens
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 33+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Denis
Chef Denis 5.0 (64)

4+ years culinary experience

  • KIDS
  • FUN
  • BAKING
  • Trained in professional kitchens
  • Chef's place & your home
  • Taught 64+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Paul
Chef Paul 5.0 (95)

4+ years culinary experience

  • COUPLES
  • GOURMET
  • DATE NIGHT
  • Trained in professional kitchens
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 95+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Ivan
Chef Ivan 4.9 (382)

9+ years culinary experience

  • GOURMET
  • MEDITERRANEAN
  • PESCATARIAN
  • Trained in professional kitchens
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 382+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Kymberly
Chef Kymberly 4.9 (48)

6+ years culinary experience

  • COUPLES
  • FUN
  • GOURMET
  • Nutritional Chef
  • Chef's place & your home
  • Taught 48+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Chef Todd
Chef Todd 5.0 (31)

4+ years culinary experience

  • Seasonal menus
  • Technique
  • Small groups
  • Certified Personal Chef PCC, Certified Executive Personal Chef PCEC PC...
  • Chef's place
  • Taught 31+ guests
  • Michelin-trained chef
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Why guests in NYC book with confidence

  • 265 chef-led cooking classes in NYC taught by local professional chefs

  • Vetted local chefs selected through a thorough screening process

  • 442 real guest reviews in NYC, with an average rating of 4.9

  • Free 48-hour cancellation on most bookings

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FAQS ABOUT BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES IN NYC

  • Beginner cooking classes in NYC vary in cost depending on the chef, the size of your group and the menu you choose. Prices for beginner culinary classes are on a tiered structure based on these and other details specific to the class. Typically, the price per person for cooking classes ranges from $59 to over $100. Refer to the top of this page for starting prices for culinary classes. You can contact our helpful concierge team at any time to learn more and plan your cooking experience.
  • Designed with easy-to-follow instructions and a lively atmosphere, cooking courses for beginners are suitable for anyone interested in expanding their kitchen skills or moving from beginner to experienced home chef. Cooking lessons for beginners allow families, kids and teens to work together to complete a tasty and nutritious menu while picking up valuable skills. Plan a unique evening out with family, friends and colleagues. Cooking courses are perfect for a girls’ night out, a date night or a team building experience.
  • First and foremost, you should expect to have a fun and engaging experience in any culinary class you choose. Beginner cooking classes in NYC are led by esteemed chefs who show up with all of the freshest ingredients, modern equipment and kitchen tools needed to create a meal reminiscent of your favorite NYC steakhouse, Little Italy eatery or Chinatown restaurant. Chefs create a lively ambiance while you watch demonstrations, follow step-by-step guidance and ask any questions you may have. After preparing a sweet, savory or spice-infused menu, you’ll have the opportunity to sample and share your creations with the group.
  • Have you ever dreamed of preparing a meal worthy of your favorite NYC restaurant? Depending on the cooking lessons you book, you’ll learn various culinary techniques, including knife skills, seasoning blends, grilling, wok-frying and more. You could also learn how to prepare Mediterranean seafood, Spanish tapas and Caribbean-inspired specialties. Whether it’s New York-style pizza, cheesecake and bagels or Italian bread, French pastries and Indian curry blends, you’ll pick up essential skills to recreate your favorite flavors at home. Learn how to prepare dry-aged prime steak or knead homemade dough into fresh pasta inspired by restaurants like Benjamin Steakhouse, Forsythia and I Sodi.
  • The benefits of top cooking classes near you include the opportunity to learn new skills, boost current talents, gain kitchen confidence and bond with family and friends while making memories. You’ll meet new people and discover shared interests as you pursue your culinary dreams. This is a chance to join gourmet chefs who are dedicated to their craft and excited to share their skills and knowledge with others. Discover new recipes to prepare at home for friends and family. Cooking sessions are also a unique way to learn about global cuisine and cultural traditions, whether your course is held in Brooklyn, Midtown, Tribeca, Chelsea or the Upper West Side.
  • You can choose from a wide variety of cuisines, cultures and specialized techniques in your road to culinary confidence. Explore the art of sushi making or the fun of pasta making. Learn how to simmer, sauté and flambé French favorites inspired by Balthazar, create delicately layered tiramisu in the fashion of Don Angie’s or serve up a Katz’s Deli-worthy pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. Likewise, you could choose to explore Mediterranean seafood, French pastries, Greek spanakopita, German strudel or African piri-piri chicken.
  • Local cooking lessons for beginners are held anywhere a meal can be prepared, whether it’s your place, the chef’s place or a third party even space like a hotel, banquet hall or local restaurant. Chefs who travel to your site arrive prepared and ready to go with all of the ingredients, tools and items needed to bake, grill, simmer or decorate. Refer to the destination map and venue image on each class page to help with discovering the location, whether your class is held at a cucina in Little Italy, a café in Chelsea or restaurants in Brooklyn, the East Side or Manhattan.

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