Cooking Classes in NYC
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey
Immerse yourself in the Big Apple’s dynamic food culture with a variety of cooking classes in NYC. Whether it's rolling bagels, crafting fresh pasta or learning classic New York-style pizza, there's something for every taste and skill level. Led by skilled chefs across Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, these hands-on lessons make it easy to explore new techniques and cuisines. For an unforgettable night out, try a couples' class or give the gift of a culinary experience that creates lasting memories. With diverse cooking courses in New York City, from beginner lessons to expert challenges, it's the perfect way to spark a love for cooking. Join today and unlock your culinary potential with one of the many cooking lessons in New York City that will bring out your inner chef.
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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South American Steak Night - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook steak the South American way in this date night cooking session. Join this innovative and romantic cooking class to learn to cook steak dishes the Latin American way. This class is a perfect date night idea as you will be able to get to know your date intimately as you cook sizzling South American steak together....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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South American Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a South American-style steak night with someone you love. In this interactive cooking class, you and your partner will follow along as a world-class chef takes you through a multi-course meal inspired by the cuisine of South America with a juicy steak as the star. Using fresh ingredients and expert techniques,...
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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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Italian Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create the finest and most intimate Italian dishes in this date night cooking session. There is no better cuisine to fall in love with than Italian food, so why not embark on a journey with your date through this cooking class, where you will learn to make the finest Italian dishes together? From risotto to Tuscan...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Home-Style Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a rustic Italian feast in the comfort of your own home. In this hands-on cooking class, you will join a world-class chef as they take you through rustic Italian recipes from prep to plating. Using fresh ingredients and homestyle recipes, you’ll get to create a mouthwatering multi-course meal that will make you...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Make Your own Masterpiece Cake
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Turn any cake into a show-stopping centerpiece using the skills learned in this session. Whatever your baking experience, join this bake-and-take cooking class to create your own magnificent multi-layer cake. Guided by an expert chef instructor, you’ll bake sponges, which are then sandwiched with buttercream and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Lavishly Layered Cake With Love
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake a lavish cake and take it home to enjoy. You can even the apron. Don your apron and prepare to build a multi-tiered tower worthy of your favorite bakery with this exciting cooking class. Aspiring patissiers will love the chance to get creative with a berry mousse layer cake, giving it the sweet treatment with...
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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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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.