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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Avocado Lovers Date Night
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to create a variety of tasty dishes using avocado. In this unique cooking class, you'll learn how versatile the simple avocado can be. Led by a talented chef, you and your date will be shown how to prepare a variety of dishes using avocado as the prime ingredient. To begin, you'll learn how to make a...
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Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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Upscale Flavors of China
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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Vegetarian Mediterranean Fare
$115
Cooking Class
$115
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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Elevated Bento Box
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Create an authentic Japanese meal with a lesson in the art of bento boxes. Discover the magic that goes into building a bento box in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ivan. With an array of recipes and ingredients to play with, you're sure to become a bento box extraordinaire in no time.
You can look forward to...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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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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Kids Cooking Series
Cozy Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
The whole family will love this engaging Italian cooking class, perfect for kids and adults! This hands-on cooking class is perfect for families who love Italian cuisine! Join a gourmet chef instructor, as you and your kids learn timeless Italian recipes and techniques that you'll use to craft a delicious meal from...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Favorite Spring Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a joyful session dedicated to fresh spring flavors. Spring into a delightful menu of fresh dishes at this hands-on cooking class. An expert chef will talk you through maximizing each ingredient’s flavor as you prepare lamb skewers and sides of carrots roasted with preserved lemons for a citrus hit plus farro...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Brunch in a Crunch
$125
Cooking Class
$125
An exclusive cooking class in New York for the ultimate brunch feast. In this cooking class learn to prepare a sumptuous brunch. Chef Paige will show you how to craft an exquisite feast transforming your mornings into a celebration.
Begin the culinary adventure by learning the secrets to the fluffiest lemon and...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Provençal: A French Culinary Exploration
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Paul in creating some of the most famous traditional dishes of Provence. This interactive French-themed cooking class will teach you to create some of the region’s most iconic dishes. You’ll learn the finest Provençal techniques to turn fresh ingredients into delightful textures and flavor combinations....
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Chef Paul
New York
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Boost Your Bread Making Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn versatile recipes for making European breads from scratch. Discover the processes and techniques involved in making fresh breads at this insightful cooking class. Using traditional techniques, you’ll make three distinct doughs and enhance with added flavorings. Focaccia gets a hint of rosemary and garlic while...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Printemps Feast of Flavor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a pinch of springtime magic to a fabulous feast of French dishes. Stroll beneath the budding leaves of Paris in the springtime with this cooking class. You’ll uncover classic techniques as you pan-sear salmon, whisk a silky smooth white wine sauce and cook fresh green beans enriched with a herby butter. Complete...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.