Hands-on NYC cooking classes for date nights, groups & beginners
Discover hands-on cooking classes in NYC led by top-rated local chefs, from Manhattan and Brooklyn to Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and nearby areas. Learn to roll sushi, make fresh pasta, bake pastries or explore global cuisines in chef-led experiences designed for beginners, couples and groups. Choose a class at the chef’s venue or in your own home, then book with confidence for your next date night, celebration, team building event or culinary gift.
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 place
End the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
Elisha G.
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Private Event - Elisha & Guest -Mexican Inspiration
with Chef Denis
in Manhattan (Kips Bay)
Chef Denis was the best! Highly recommend the Mexican Inspiration class. We learned so much and had a blast. Not to mention the food was spectacular!
Dedren S.
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West African Street Food
with Chef Kymberly
in Manhattan (Harlem)
Chef Kymberly was a fantastic and fun engagement for a surprise dinner at home. She was prompt, knowledgeable, and excellent at making every part of the experience special. She answered all of our curious questions and came well-prepared for our time. And the food was perfect! Tasty, new, and exciting with every plating, we could not believe this food came out of our own kitchen. I can not speak highly enough of Chef Kymberly, as we would suggest her for this experience and any corporate function or engagement you have in mind. This made us believe in Cozymeal, and we can't wait to explore with her again soon.
Andrew B.
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Classic Bistro Dishes
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
We had a wonderful time cooking and learning from Chef Paul. The class was easy to follow and the meal was delicious. Chef Paul has a great sense of humor too. Highly recommended!
Julia L.
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Gourmet '90s-Inspired Small Bites
with Chef Kymberly
in Manhattan (SoHo)
We absolutely loved Chef Kym! The food was amazing and we had such a blast talking to her. We made sure to get her card to book her future classes in Manhattan and the two of us are already talking about hosting another event for a small group of our friends. 10/10 experience.
CASSANDRA R.
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Homemade Pizza With A Twist
with Chef Denis
in Manhattan (Kips Bay)
Chef Denis lead a wonderful pizza experience for me and my boyfriend. He helped us learn new tips and tricks and we laughed for three hours straight! Highly recommend.
Daje A.
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Jamaican Jerk Classics
with Chef Leon
in Manhattan (Kips Bay)
Best Jerk Chicken I ever had in my life!!! Thank you Chef Leon
Shelly T.
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Authentic Indian Brunch
with Chef Kavitha
in Manhattan (Morningside Heights)
We had a great time cooking with Kavitha. She was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. Kavitha was impressively organized and most of the ingredients were presliced/chopped so we could spend more time on actually cooking the meal, which was DELICIOUS!
Daje A.
Booked the class
Jamaican Jerk Classics
with Chef Leon
in Manhattan (Kips Bay)
Chef Leon was EXCEPTIONAL!!! My Boyfriend and I had an Amazing Time!! This was a surprise for my boyfriend and it exceeded all of my expectations!!! I would def recommend this class to everyone. Definitely book chef Leon… We will definitely be booking again!!!Thanks again for everything we had an amazing time!
Erica M.
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Gourmet American Steakhouse
with Chef Lamour
in Queens (Astoria)
Chef Lamour was very pleasant, the experience was very knowledgeable she explained a lot while assisting me and my fiancé to prepare and cook the food which was delicious. Would definitely come back again.
Varvara C.
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A Taste of Japan
with Chef Leon
in Manhattan (SoHo)
What a great experience. Fun, exciting, new skills, and dishes! It was like having a friend teach you all the amazing food you only eat in fancy restaurants. Appreciation of quality ingredients, attention and care. Bravo Chef Leon Anthony for making our birthday celebration so memorable. Would recommend this experience to all!
Leah K.
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A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
The food was delicious and chef Ivan did a great job teaching a large group and making it fun for everyone. The space was cute and warm and felt like a home. I would definitely recommend doing a group class with all your friends! Well worth the money.
Matt T.
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Homemade Pizza With A Twist
with Chef Denis
in New Jersey (Clifton)
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Denis making delicious homemade pizza and cherry apple crumble. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed the event.
Sofia G.
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Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
My roommate and I had the best time during the Elevated Bento Box cooking class with Chef Nori. She Chef Nori is extremely knowledgable in her craft and left us with easy tips&tricks to use in the kitchen. The menu was divine and quality was unmatched. I definitely recommend attending this workshop.
Stefanie C.
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Flavors of Northern Italy
with Chef Denis
Our evening with Chef Denis was fabulous and I highly recommend. I brought in Cozymeal/Chef Denis for my husband's birthday gift and we had a wonderful time, learned new cutting and cooking techniques, and the food was outstanding. Not to mention, he was right on time and incredibly well-prepared.
Channing O.
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Sweet and Savory Baking 101
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Wonderful class for our team building.
Jillian R.
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Jillian Romero & Guests - French Culinary Foundations
with Chef Kymberly
in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Amazing Experience!
London T.
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Southern Cooking With Flair
with Chef Kymberly
I enjoy my class with chef Kim. She made the night special. We will be taking another class soon. ?
Roan D.
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Traditional Thai Dinner
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Amazing & cool experience! Def coming back for more classes! Thanks Roger for everything!
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Sagar S.
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South Indian Breakfast Feast
with Chef Kavitha
Kavitha’s South Indian Dosa cooking class is FANTASTIC! I booked her for my girlfriend’s bday and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Kavitha was very detailed in her explanations of the recipes, as well as the history behind each dish. She walked us through each item step by step, and the final dishes were so tasty. She is very talented and we recommend you try out her south indian dosa class - you won’t regret it.
Anne L.
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Campari Team Building Event -A Taste of Tuscan Fare
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
We had the BEST time. We arrived with a large team and they put us to work, teaching us each part of the meal step by step. Lunch was so delicious and a really fun activity for our team to do together. Loved chef Paul!
Damien F.
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A Taste of the Mediterranean
with Chef Lamour
in Queens (Astoria)
I cannot say enough how appreciative and satisfied my wife and I were with Chef Lamour’s delectable menu and warm hospitality. Aside, from the joys of learning new knife skills, food nutrition, and how to make a simple but tasty vinaigrette and chocolate filled spanakopita, we also discussed life and philosophies. It was truly a unique and fun experience. Even more, Chef Lamour made everything from scratch and was able to provide a menu that met my wife’s nutritional needs for her diabetes. We are so grateful to have had her as our first experience and introduction to CozyMeal! She was truly fabulous!
Othilla W.
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Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Nora was great! Unlike other cooking classes I've done, this one wasn't stressful & overly fast paced. Instead, everyone cooked together, doing a part of the preparation. The Bento box class was awesome, I learned skills that I'll be able to transfer over.
Val G.
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A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Ivan and Zivko were incredible. Great experience and meal.
Anthony M.
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American-Style Steak Dinner
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Ivan was great, the food was banging and the people we welcoming. 10/10 would reccomend.
Nicole G.
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Caribbean-Infused American Classics
with Chef Kymberly
Chef Kym was amazing! The food was delicious, and she was super personable and funny. My boyfriend and I had an awesome experience and were totally stuffed by the end of it. Thank you Chef Kym!
Erika G.
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American-Style Steak Dinner
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Ivan is amazing! He taught us so much: starting from preparation & how to properly hold a knife to all the cooking tricks. I will definitely take another class with him. Highly recommend!!
Clayton G.
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Even Financial Elegant French Cooking
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
Everything was great! It was a little intense sometimes with some of the chefs. They wanted everything to be perfect which is fine but none of us are trained cooks so that seems like a high expectation to have.
Joe M.
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Gourmet Pasta Making 101
with Chef Neilie
in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
We love chef Neilie! Everything was amazing and delicious - can’t wait to try it again on our own. Shout out to Peachy and Mr.Purple.
Mariah P.
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Fresh Pasta 101
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Had an amazing time! Would definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
JonMark P.
Booked the class
Flavors of Northern Italy
with Chef Denis
Chef Denis was passionate and fun. The cooking experience was the perfect balance of cooking in the beginning and then having Chef Denis finish off the dishes with his expert touch. Great for birthday celebrations.
Ashley O.
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Flavorful Italian Foundations
with Chef Madi
We loved our private Italian cooking class with Madi! She walked us through all the steps of the recipes seamlessly and taught us new techniques that only a professional chef would know. All of the dishes were delicious and we loved that she included some of her seasonings that she makes personally herself. She was very professional and prepared - bringing all the ingredients and equipment with her and cleaning everything up afterwards as well! It was a pleasure learning from her and we hope to do another cooking class with her soon!
Michael M.
Booked the class
A Taste of the Mediterranean
with Chef Lamour
in Queens (Astoria)
Chef Lamour was great. Delicious food, and fantastic conversation. A true student of the game who made our evening special. Highly recommended
Zahra A.
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Must-Know Kitchen Knife Skills
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Had a wonderful experience at Chef Roger’s! He was so welcoming, knowledgeable, passionate and patient. He made learning knife skills fun and the meal we made was delicious. Excellent cook and teacher - I highly recommend!
Anthony V.
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Traditional Fare From Italy
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
Excellent session with Chef Paul - we learned a lot and even got to bring home some of the goods! Thanks Chef Paul!
Rosemary Gohd .
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Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
My sister and I had a great time. We learned great tips such as how to best use a knife and to make basic rice. The settings to learn and eat our meal were clean and beautiful. Chef Ivan was patient and pleasant. He managed our time well. We all got a chance to try all of the skills and preps. At the end, he even packed up our leftovers for us. We left very full and happy.
Ben L.
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The Art of French Cooking
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
Amazing Experience, will definitely be coming again on my next visit to the city!
Gregory J.
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West African Street Food
with Chef Kymberly
Food was delicious. A fantastic blend of sweet and savory with a wonderful kick to each dish. Kymberly was very easy to talk to and a whiz in the kitchen. One point for improvement would have been a discussion about the African culture as it relates to the food, and possibly a more hands-on experience.
Mitch M.
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Traditional Fare From Italy
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
Chef Paul is hilarious and very knowledgable. Learned a lot from him and cant wait to try these recipes at home!
L G.
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The Art of Maki Sushi
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Chef Roger is an excellent instructor and made this course a lot of fun!
Samuel .
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Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Great experience!
Gina D.
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Sushi Roll Techniques
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chief Nora was fantastic. Answered all our questions and made it a very fun experience!!
Jasmine B.
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Fresh Pasta From Scratch
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
This was a great experience! Very intimate and we learned so much about navigating a kitchen space while also about cooking amazing food! Highly recommend
Jason H.
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Fresh Pasta From Scratch
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Roger was amazing! Seriously one of the best evenings my wife and I have had in a long time. What a great experience, his knowledge of food and cooking is second to none.
Mark F.
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Authentic Indian Brunch
with Chef Kavitha
Chef Kavitha’s class was nothing short of an absolute dream. She’s an amazing teacher and incredibly personable. This felt like cooking with a close family member. The food itself was nothing like I’ve ever tasted. A myriad of deep and satisfying flavours that were tailored to our tastebuds. *Chef’s Kiss* 10/10 we WILL be booking many classes with her in the future!
Carolyne M.
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Knife Skills: The Fundamentals
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
This was a wonderful evening out. Chef Paul is very informative and fun. It’s all the joys of cooking without doing lots of prep or cleanup. Highly recommend.
Amanda M.
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Parisian Bistro Cooking
with Chef Lamour
in Queens (Astoria)
Chef Lamour was such a delight to meet. I booked an evening with Chef Lamour for my boyfriend's birthday and he absolutely loved the experience with her and of course the food we cooked. She is such a talented chef, we learned new techniques and had great conversations. I brought Tupperwares just in case we were not able to finish the food which we in fact did not finish. She kindly packed our food to go. We loved every part of this experience. We had an amazing night and we would absolutely book again!
Mia T.
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Traditional Thai Dinner
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Roger is a great instructor. We had a lot of fun learning cooking pad Thai, green curry chicken, and mango rice with him. The dishes were as good as those I had in Thailand. He has a nice & cozy place, and the kitchen is very clean. Thanks Roger for such a personal cooking experience!
Hailey P.
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A Taste of Tuscan Fare
with Chef Paul
in Manhattan (SoHo)
Chef Paul and his team were the absolute best! They were friendly, fun, and helpful the whole way through. We learned a bunch of great cooking tips & tricks during our team event. The venue was clean and cozy and the food turned out incredible! We would absolutely recommend this experience to a friend.
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
Yes. Cooking classes on Cozymeal in NYC are especially popular for date nights, birthdays, girls’ night out, friends’ outings, and group or team building events. Whether you want an intimate plan for two or a larger celebration, you can find hands-on experiences across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and nearby areas that make it easy to cook, connect, and enjoy a memorable evening together.
Cooking classes on Cozymeal in NYC take place across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, with additional options in nearby areas such as Westchester. In Manhattan, you may find classes in areas such as Midtown, Lower Manhattan, SoHo, the Upper East Side, and Chelsea. In Brooklyn, you may find options in Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights. You can book at the chef’s place, have the chef come to your home or office, or have another premium venue arranged for you.
Yes. You can book a private cooking class for your own group or join a public cooking class with other guests. Private classes are a strong fit for birthdays, date nights, client events, and team-building gatherings, while public classes are ideal if you want a shared experience without reserving the full event.
Prices vary based on the chef, menu, group size, and whether you book a public or private class. Many cooking classes on Cozymeal in NYC start around $59+ per person, while others are priced above $100 per person depending on the experience.
Cooking classes on Cozymeal include all ingredients, all equipment, and step-by-step instruction from the chef. In many cooking classes, you also learn practical techniques such as knife skills, prep methods, and other hands-on cooking fundamentals. If the chef comes to your home or office, the chef also handles cleanup before leaving, so you do not need to prepare or pay for anything extra. After the class, you also sit down and enjoy the food you prepared.
You’ll find a wide variety of cooking classes on Cozymeal in NYC, including sushi making classes, pasta making classes, baking classes, Italian cooking classes, French cooking classes, Mediterranean cooking classes, vegetarian classes, and vegan classes. There are options for date nights, private groups, celebrations, and team events.
Yes. Most cooking classes on Cozymeal in NYC are beginner-friendly and include step-by-step instruction from chefs on Cozymeal, so no prior experience is needed. The classes are designed to feel approachable, hands-on, and fun whether it’s your first class or you already enjoy cooking at home.
You can browse cooking classes on Cozymeal in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, with additional options in nearby areas such as Westchester. If you want the widest selection, start by exploring Manhattan neighborhoods such as Midtown, SoHo, Chelsea, and the Upper East Side, or compare Brooklyn areas such as Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights, then widen to Queens or nearby areas as needed.
Yes. A cooking class on Cozymeal in NYC makes a memorable and personal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties or any other celebrations. Instead of something that sits on a shelf, you are giving someone an evening of cooking, learning and genuine connection. You can either book a specific class directly or purchase a gift card and let them choose the experience that suits them best.
Most chefs offering cooking classes in NYC through Cozymeal are happy to accommodate common dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free requirements. It is recommended to inform the chef of any restrictions at the time of booking so they can adjust the menu accordingly and ensure everyone in the group has a comfortable and enjoyable experience.