Holiday Cooking Classes in NYC
New York City is one of the best places during the holidays. During a holiday cooking class, you will learn new culinary secrets to making your holidays merry and bright. Join esteemed chefs as they show you how to make your next holiday spectacular. Learn how to prepare appetizers, dinners and sweets. You will easily be the envy of all your friends and family as you show off your new culinary skills this holiday season.
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CHEF’S PLACE
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Team Building Activity
Elegant Italian Dishes
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes in this hands-on team building cooking class. Gather your crew and join Chef Jimi for an engaging cooking class where you'll learn how to make several classic Italian dishes. Your team will be led through every step of the process as you prepare the meal together.
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Chef Jimi
NYC (Little Italy)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Iron Chef Cooking Competition
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Join Chef Ivan for a fun and exciting Iron Chef-style cooking competition with your team! In this hands-on team building experience hosted by Chef Ivan, you and your group will be divided into two teams and then will go head to head to see who can cook up the best dish.
Each team will be assigned a basket with a...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Fresh Italian Gnocchi From Scratch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Taste the flavors of Italy and learn how to make fresh gnocchi from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Jamie will teach you how to handcraft a classic Italian menu, including turning a few staple ingredients into homemade gnocchi pasta and cooking up a savory tomato sauce.
To begin, top crostini with...
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Chef Jamie VK
Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Cooking for Mental Health
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover new, flavorful ways to improve your mental health in this fun, interactive cooking class. In this hands-on class with Chef Kymberly, you will learn how to prepare a three-course menu using spices and ingredients with nutrients that help stave off depression and anxiety, and improve your overall mood.
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Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Healthy Cooking 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare a healthy feast featuring mindful ingredients. Clean eating is in the spotlight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gabriel. He'll teach you how to create delicious dishes with a healthy touch you'll feel good serving your family.
This super-nutritious spread begins with a roasted beet...
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Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Celebration of Global Eats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sample dishes from all around the global in this celebration of blended cuisine. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine combines exciting elements from several regional cuisines into one spectacular meal. Her expertise in world cuisine will open your eyes to delicious possibilities and bring the richness of...
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Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Homestyle Italian Dishes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Take traditional Italian ingredients to another level from appetizer to dessert. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Misun, you'll learn how to make a handful of Italian classics featuring pasta dough made completely from scratch and a timeless dessert.
With the guidance of a five-star chef, mastering new...
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Chef Misun
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Dinner With Tiramisu Finale
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Become a seasoned chef as you learn from the best, creating this traditional Italian meal. Prepare a delectable Italian-inspired menu completely from scratch with guidance from Chef Paige. Practice and perfect techniques like pasta-making and deglazing to create mouthwatering sauces and tender, chewy noodles....
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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The Best of Italian Favorites
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Master a menu of Old World specialties for an authentic, home-cooked Italian dinner. Discover the secrets of cooking like a true Italian chef in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kenneth. From preparing pillowy gnocchi to crafting crispy cannoli for dessert, you'll explore an array of time-honored methods used for...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Team Building Activity
Family-Style Grilling
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Work with your team to create a gourmet meal of grilled steak and flavorful sides. In this team building cooking class, your group will learn how to make several BBQ favorites to share family style. Chef Jimi will lead your team through the process of cooking each dish, teaching you culinary tips and tricks along the...
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Chef Jimi
NYC (Little Italy)
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American-Style Steak Dinner
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create a classic three-course steakhouse meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. You don't need steakhouse reservations to enjoy a gourmet steak dinner. Under Chef Ivan's guidance, learn how to make an incredible multi-course meal using smart cooking techniques and fresh ingredients.
Chef Ivan will...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do cooking classes in NYC cost?
Your cost for each cooking class will be different, depending on the chef, the size of your group and the session you take. You'll find the starting price and fees on this page next to each listed class, with a tiering structure applied based on headcount and class details. For most classes, you can expect to pay between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are perfect for anyone who wants to have an unforgettable time with colleagues and loved ones. All skill levels are welcome. Beginning cooks can enjoy cooking classes that walk them step-by-step through the fundamentals of handmade cuisine, while experienced cooks will find intermediate and advanced sessions that take their talents to the next level. With cooking lessons for kids and teens, younger chefs can get their kitchen adventures underway. And with celebratory classes on the calendar, anyone can celebrate a birthday, share a date night or anniversary creating delicious fare or bring friends together for a special evening together.
What should I expect during a typical class?
With the best cooking classes in NYC to choose from, you can expect first-rate instruction from a local superstar chef with expertise in gourmet creativity. And of course, you can expect to have an unforgettable time with likeminded foodies while learning new cooking skills. All ingredients and tools needed for the session are provided, making it easy for you to focus on the step-by-step lessons as they unfold. You'll share the kitchen with other cooks in an engaging setting that sets everyone up for success. Depending on the session you choose, you will have time to settle in after instruction to dine on what you've created with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
You'll master everything from pasta making to modern baking, from the art of sushi to the craft of handmade pastries. Every session contains a set of smaller lessons that help you bring your creations to life, skills such as proper knife use and effective flavor layering. You'll even find specialty courses that focus on masterful grilling and artisanal charcuterie creation. And thanks to courses covering steakhouse specialties, seafood favorites and European classics, you'll use your new talents to create dishes .
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
Connecting with your best friends, bonding with family, or teaming up with colleagues for a fun time is incredibly rewarding—especially while learning new skills you can use in your everyday life. The benefits of taking cooking classes range from gaining confidence with your kitchen abilities to learning how to enhance your home cooking regimen. Work with top talent from around NYC while sharpening your skills, explore cultures and cuisines you've always wanted to sample, add new recipes to your personal cookbook, and more. You'll also enjoy the camaraderie of working side-by-side with fellow cooks who share your love of creating great food, whether you sign up for SoHo cooking courses or schedule classes in Brooklyn.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose from popular global cuisines like Italian, French and Mediterranean or pick something closer to home like NYC-style steakhouse and coastal seafood specialties. You can also check into specialty classes that hone in on sushi making, pasta making, cake decorating, artisan baking, desserts and more. With instructors drawing inspiration from restaurants around the city that rival the menus at spots like Scarpetta and Le Bernardin, you can select culinary classes in exciting contemporary dining options as well.
Where do the classes take place?
Most of the top cooking classes in NYC take place in either a premium third-party venue, the chef’s place, or your place. You may also find courses in which your chef instructor travels to a chosen venue or office space for onsite cooking experiences in your choice of locale. If the chef comes to your location, they will bring everything that is needed for the class from the equipment to the ingredients. Checking the venue image and destination map shown on each class page will clue you in on the location of the course, whether it's a baking workshop in Queens, a pasta lesson in Little Italy or a sushi class in Chelsea.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in NYC
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.