Cooking Classes in the NYC Region
Best Cooking Classes in New York City for your next culinary journey
Exciting culinary opportunities await you in the Big Apple. Join a professional chef in NYC other areas for cooking classes that will entice your palate and expand your cooking repertoire. Learn how to roll delicate sushi, how to pair fresh pasta with the perfect homemade sauce, how to decorate cakes on par with your favorite bakery and so much more. No matter your skill or comfort level in the kitchen, there is an experience for you. Book today!
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Valentine's
Handmade Macaron Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Go from beginner to baking winner at a macaron masterclass. Discover how easy it is to make your own macarons at this informative cooking class. Perfect for sharing with a special someone, you’ll go step-by-step through mixing a macaron batter, adding flavorings, baking and sandwiching with a creamy filling. Ask the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Valentine's
Perfect Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a couple's class learning to cook French-inspired dishes including perfect steak. Make this a date night to remember with a cooking class celebrating the finer things. Led by an expert chef you’ll unbottle key kitchen skills as you sear steak and pair with a wine-infused sauce. You’ll also add rosé to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Ravioli and Filled Pasta Perfection
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover the tools and tricks to making fresh pasta from scratch. Making your own pasta is easy as you’ll discover in this practical pasta cooking class. The session is led by an expert chef so you’ll be able to get hands-on as you make pasta dough, roll and fill. Plus, you’ll be given your own pasta-making tool...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Italian American Comfort Food for Winter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get cozy by mastering a selection of Italian American comfort food classics. From chicken Milanese to fresh gnocchi, this cooking class will give you all of the skills to make popular Italian American dishes that your friends and family will love. Overseen by a chef tutor, you’ll prep meat, roll gnocchi, dress salad...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Traditional French Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets to classic French cookery including steak and soufflé. Create an elevated menu of beloved French classics in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll develop the techniques to sear steak, flambé brandy for a vibrant sauce and make truffled pommes Dauphine on the side. For a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Sensational Flavors of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover fresh flavors and food filled with love at an Italian masterclass. Recreate Italian favorites at home using the skills and techniques learned in this immersive cooking class. Begin by making a traditional dish of chicken roasted below a brick and serve this with a stirred-to-perfection lemon and saffron...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Mastering Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn the fundamental knife skills from the professionals in the industry. Learn to chop like a professional in this hands-on cooking class. Discover tried and true knife handling techniques under the instruction of a top-notch chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as julienning vegetables,...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Beginner’s Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Roll on date night at a fun session dedicated to sushi classics! Take a trip to Tokyo with this traditional sushi-making cooking class. Perfect for date night, you’ll learn professional techniques to slice fish and vegetables, fry crispy tempura, make dipping sauces and cook seasoned sushi rice. By the end of the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Takeout At Home - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Make memories and delicious Chinese cuisine at a family fun cooking session. Learn to recreate authentic Chinese dishes at home in this family-friendly, interactive cooking class. Grown-ups and kids can get stuck in as you learn how to prepare and stir-fry vegetables, make dough and fill with chicken and chives, steam...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Taste of Paradise Caribbean Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a vibrant menu that captures the heart of the Caribbean. Transport yourselves to the sights and sounds of the Caribbean with a sunshine-filled cooking class. You’ll discover key dishes and techniques central to Caribbean cuisine including fried plantains, spicy jerk chicken with a fresh mango salsa and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Secrets to Italian Coastal Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover Italian secrets to cooking the best fresh seafood. Transport yourself to the Italian coast with a cooking class celebrating sumptuous seafood. Get tips on preparing seafood ingredients from a professional chef before you discover how to cook fish and shellfish to lock in flavor and achieve the perfect finish....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
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Night In Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend your date night transported to the streets of Tuscany Italian food is the perfect accompaniment to your date night, and with an Italian cooking class, you and your date can fall more in love with Italian food. Join a top-rated chef-led class where you'll get the opportunity to explore the soft and aromatic...
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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.