Beginner Cooking Classes in NYC
Take beginner cooking classes in NYC for a test drive to get rolling with the gourmet goodness. Easy-going courses led by local chefs introduce novice cooks in Harlem, Manhattan and Queens to the delicious traditions of home cooking in the Big Apple. You'll create menus that capture the adventurous spirit of the city's best metropolitan cuisine or celebrate the simplicity of family style dining. Practice fundamental techniques and learn skills you can build on while crafting menus brimming with fabulous flavor. These cooking sessions in NYC provide a perfect introduction to the joy of cooking for anyone who's ready to make the leap. Sign up for beginner cooking classes in NYC soon to make your life more delicious.
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Springtime Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ring in the season of new life with the most vibrant spring-time menu. Learn to draw on the spring's most abundant ingredients with this sensationally seasonal cooking class. Pan-roasted chicken gets cozy on the plate with sides like farro with snap peas and roasted carrots with lemons and feta. A raspberry soufflé...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Brilliant Breakfast Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thrill your loved ones with freshly-baked flaky croissants. Add a fresh recipe to your baking collection by taking this croissant centered cooking class. Your patisserie expert chef tutor will show you how to make an enriched croissant dough and guide you through making a classic croissant with ham and cheese as well...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Croissants With a Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover new sweet and savory twists on your favorite French pastry. Break the morning monotony of eating the same old croissant with this deliciously creative cooking class. Those who enjoy a savory bite will love learning to make ham and cheese croissants and your sweet tooth won't be able to resist one infused with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Vietnamese Culinary Showcase
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a complete Vietnamese menu at this hands-on session. Explore the distinctive flavors that make Vietnamese food famous at this insightful and inspiring cooking class. You’ll practice authentic techniques, with help from your friendly chef tutor, as you roll shrimp spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce, prepare...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Culinary Classics From Vietnam
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Shake up your weekly meal routine with a few of Vietnam's most classic culinary signatures. This cooking class kicks things off with crispy shrimp spring rolls and a decadent peanut dipping sauce. Next, cleanse the palate with lemongrass and chile grilled chicken and enjoy that alongside a rice noodle salad with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Making Macarons For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a wonderful gift for your mom as you learn to make macarons here. In this innovative and hands-on cooking class, you will find out how to make macarons, a sweet treat that is a perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day. A world-class baker will show you how to create these delicious treats. You’ll learn to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Brunch Your Mom Deserves
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spoil your mom on her special day with the most spectacular brunch. Get hands on with state-of-the-art All-Clad equipment with a cooking class dedicated to spoiling the most important woman in your life. You'll reward her for everything she's done with skillet soufflé pancakes topped with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Lovers in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French fare. Shower your date with the romance of a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make French classics from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Create lasting memories together while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start by searing jumbo scallops topped with beurre...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Fine French Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk your date away for a French meal in this cooking class. Nothing says romance quite like French cooking and in this cooking class, you and your date will learn how to prepare a French meal. The gourmet chef will start you off by practicing searing scallops with an aromatic beurre blanc sauce. Master the art of...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Modern French Gourmet
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn traditional French recipes with delicious new elements. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll give classic French gourmet dishes a contemporary edge with imaginative ingredients. Led by the five-star chef tutor, you’ll sear strip steak and serve with a mustard sauce. Haricot verts are dressed with a lively...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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A Twist of French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whatever your perceptions of fine French cuisine, this class is sure to challenge them. If you like French cuisine then you're sure to love the Twist of French cooking class! You'll learn to prepare the most tender strip steak with whole-grain mustard sauce, pairing it with a Haricots Verts Salad and Shallot...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pie Inspiration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover sweet and savory pastry recipes to add to your baking collection. If you’re seeking inspiration for new baking recipes try this pie making cooking class for platefuls of fresh ideas. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn how to make a pastry dough that's transformed into sweet berry galettes, savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do Beginner classes in NYC cost?
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.
Who are these Beginner classes suitable for?
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.
What should I expect during a typical class?
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.
What Beginner techniques and skills will I master?
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.
What are the benefits of taking a Beginner class?
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.
What types of Beginner classes/menus can I choose from?
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.
Where do the classes take place?
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.
