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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Avocado Lovers Date Night
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to create a variety of tasty dishes using avocado. In this unique cooking class, you'll learn how versatile the simple avocado can be. Led by a talented chef, you and your date will be shown how to prepare a variety of dishes using avocado as the prime ingredient. To begin, you'll learn how to make a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Create Traditional Gyoza Dumplings
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Master the art of making authentic gyoza from scratch. Dive into the world of authentic gyoza-making in this captivating cooking class led by Chef Iliana. She'll guide you through the traditional techniques of crafting these beloved Chinese dumplings.
Choose to fill your dumplings with either a savory meat mixture...
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Chef Iliana
Brooklyn (Prospect Heights)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Dinner From France
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Develop your skills in French cuisine effortlessly. Explore the renowned culinary techniques of the French in this special cooking class. Learn to create five-star dishes from Chef Pierre in an engaging learning environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while enjoying a multi-course menu.
Start with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Pierre
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
New on Cozymeal
Make Epic Coastal-Style Tacos
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Create handmade taco shells and flavorful fillings like shrimp or al pastor in this class. Discover the art of crafting coastal-style tacos in this fun cooking class with Chef Natacha. Start by preparing handmade taco shells from scratch, achieving the perfect crunch for your creations. Then, choose your filling:...
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Verified Chef
Chef Natacha
Sunnyside
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CHEF’S PLACE
Puddings, Cakes and Cookies for Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master popular global bakes and cakes at a hands-on session. When the mercury drops, this cooking class is the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. The session is great for bakers of all skill levels and provides an excellent grounding in baking and sweet treats. Sweet treats such as sumptuous sticky toffee pudding...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Street Food World Tour
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Visit every corner of the globe and sample delicious food at this chef-led session. At this globe-trotting cooking class you’ll make popular street food from around the world. Led by a pro chef tutor you’ll be guided through making curried vegetable samosa, falafel bites and succulent chicken yakitori with a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Celebration of Global Eats
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Sample dishes from all around the global in this celebration of blended cuisine. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Jasmine combines exciting elements from several regional cuisines into one spectacular meal. Her expertise in world cuisine will open your eyes to delicious possibilities and bring the richness of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jasmine
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Satisfying Southern Cooking
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
From red snapper to creamy grits, get an authentic taste of Southern fare. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your group will learn how to make an authentic, gourmet Southern-style meal. Chef Jimi is your guide as you learn a variety of techniques used in Southern cooking.
Begin by learning how to make a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jimi
NYC (Little Italy)
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New England Seaside Eats
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a coastal New England seafood feast with Chef Denis. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Denis will guide you as you prepare iconic dishes featuring classic New England flavors. You’ll build a rich, creamy chowder, practice making mayonnaise from scratch and bake a warm, comforting dessert....
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Verified Chef
Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Flavors of Asia
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Create your own team feast inspired by the flavors of Asia. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Kymberly will guide you and your team as you fill and wrap wontons for savory soup and crunchy egg roll starters. Pair traditional Asian flavors like ginger, green onion and sesame oil with fresh vegetables and succulent...
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Chef Kymberly
Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Healthy Cooking 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to prepare a healthy feast featuring mindful ingredients. Clean eating is in the spotlight in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gabriel. He'll teach you how to create delicious dishes with a healthy touch you'll feel good serving your family.
This super-nutritious spread begins with a roasted beet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Valentine's
Hand-Rolled Sushi Essentials
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to create some of Japan's most beloved dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey to Japan with this robust menu curated by Chef Misun for this technique-focused class, where you'll learn how to slice, dice and roll your way to sushi perfection.
First, prepare a fresh Japanese...
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Verified Chef
Chef Misun
Serving the NYC area
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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.