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
Traditional Pastries from Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your pastry skills as you prepare authentic baking recipes from scratch. Explore pastry-making around the world in this immersive cooking class. Guided by a top-rated pastry chef, you’ll learn the essential techniques for flaky pie crusts and fluffy meringue. Create light and airy pavlovas to nest a cream...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Handmade Sushi 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of making your own sushi by hand in this beginner-friendly setting. There's nothing quite like making sushi from scratch, and this cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn! An expert chef instructor will guide you along your sushi journey, teaching you the techniques and tips you need to craft...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Southern Cooking With Flair
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore the intricacy and variety of Southern cuisine with Chef Kymberly. In this interactive class with Chef Kymberly, you'll learn the art of blending spices while cooking three authentic Southern dishes, each chock full of bold flavors and highlighted by fresh ingredients.
You'll begin by preparing spicy,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Kymberly
Serving the NYC area
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Bistro Style: Classic French Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the flavors and aromas of your favorite Parisian bistro in this cooking class. In this immersive cooking class, you will capture the essence of French bistro cuisine. Led by an esteemed chef, you will master classic French techniques to recreate your favorite bistro comfort foods. Savor the aroma as you prepare...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Magnificent Madeleine Cakes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn and practice the art of making the perfect buttery batch of Madeleine cakes. There's nothing quite like a perfectly made Madeleine cake, and this cooking class is the best place to learn how to make it! An expert baker instructor will help you achieve the perfect madeleine bake, teaching you everything from how...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Art of Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock new techniques to perfecting your recipes. With this cooking class, you too can make fresh pasta with expert techniques for making perfect dough every time. Practice rolling and cutting pappardelle, and shaping tortellini. Plus, you'll learn how to accentuate flavors with fresh spring produce. You’ll say...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Street Food Favorites From Japan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a culinary tour through Tokyo with a selection of delicious Japanese bites. In this insightful cooking class, you’ll follow instructions from a chef tutor to make a sumptuous spread of Japanese dishes. You’ll practice precision chopping, frying and grilling skills and learn to mix fragrant dipping sauces as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Sweet symphonies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make French treats from Batter to bliss. Learn to create amazing recipes with this cooking class. Discover the art of piping and shaping delicate treats as the chef shares tips and tricks for achieving uniformity and elegance in each of them. This class will hone your skills and expand your culinary repertoire. Join...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flavors of Thailand - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring a menu of Thai favorites to life during this romantic cooking experience. Instead of ordering takeout for date night, why not try out a hands-on cooking class? Led by an expert chef, this class celebrates Thai cuisine to the fullest extent, teaching you and your partner the recipes and techniques that have made...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Heart of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a delectable Spanish menu that's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. In this hands-on cooking class, you will immerse yourself in the bold and complex flavors of Spanish cuisine. Guided by an esteemed chef, you will prepare traditional recipes that balance a mosaic of textures and tastes. Your menu includes...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Classic Steakhouse Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in steakhouse favorites alongside your special someone during this hands-on date night cooking class. instead of going out to a crowded steakhouse, take your date night up a notch with this steakhouse-inspired date night cooking class! With a five-star chef leading the way, you'll learn how to make a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thai Kitchen Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take in the flavors of Thailand. Join an exhilarating Thai Cuisine cooking class where you'll work with vibrant flavors as you and your partner learn from a skilled chef to blend colorful ingredients, savory spices and sauces. You'll make authentic meals reminiscent of takeout. Reserve your date night for an...
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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.