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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Kids Cooking Series
Bakeshop Magic - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
From cookies to cupcakes, kids will learn baking basics while having fun in the kitchen. Let your child explore baking through fun and creativity in this cooking class. Led by a top-rated chef, your kids will learn the science of dough, how to measure and express themselves through delicious decorating sessions with...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Mastering the Flame
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the grill with confidence and gourmet flair. This grill-focused cooking class explores the smoky, charred flavors and textures imparted by an open flame. An expert instructor demonstrates classic techniques for enhancing seasonal ingredients from peppers to peaches. You’ll grill and smoke skirt steak to...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bringing French Riviera Flavors to Life
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare classic French Riviera flavors in a hands-on, flavor-filled cooking experience. Bring the charm of the French Riviera to your kitchen with this delicious cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you will learn how to prepare authentic dishes like pan-roasted chicken with white wine beurre blanc, French...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Taste of Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Italian Fare Dive into gourmet Italian cuisine in this exciting cooking class. Learn to cook authentic Italian food from a five-star professional chef in an engaging educational environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu. Enjoy an appetizer, entree and dessert of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Bakes & Treats - Kids' 4-Day Culinary Camp
$299
Cooking Class
$299
A week full of baking, creativity and skill-building awaits your child in this hands-on series. Watch your child’s confidence soar with this cooking class. Your kids will create delicious sweet and savory treats, guided by a top-rated chef. They will learn baking skills, master techniques and practice kitchen safety...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Flavors of Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Romantic Italian Cuisine Light the spark of romance in this exciting Italian date night cooking class. Learn to cook restaurant-quality dishes under the instruction of a five-star professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, sauteing sauces and searing meats. Create a multi-course...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Comfort Foods - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
The kid-friendly cooking class will teach the whole family how to make classic Italians dishes. Bring the whole family to this hands-on cooking class and experience the comforting magic of Italian cuisine. A five-star chef instructor will help you and your family create an authentic Italian-American feast from...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Tuscan Terrace - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Be transported to the sunny hills of Tuscany with seasonal flavors from the renowned region. This gourmet cooking class highlights the time-honored traditions and sun-soaked ingredients of seasonal Tuscan cuisine. You’ll fire up the grill to prepare juicy chicken accented with lemon and rosemary. Follow the chef as...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Buttercream Bash - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Swirl, sprinkle and smile your way through this hands-on family decorating celebration. Gather the whole family for this joyful cooking class where everyone learns to transform simple cupcakes into dazzling treats! Master piping techniques for swirled buttercream, create colorful designs and add festive decorations...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Macaron Dreams
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft dreamy French macarons infused with classic flavors. In this in-depth cooking class, you will practice the essential techniques for making classic macarons with a touch of French finesse. Guided by the chef, you’ll learn to mix the delicate batter and pipe smooth, glossy shells. Fill your vanilla bean macarons...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Homestyle Italian
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Italian Cuisine Escape into the tasty world of Italian cuisine in this exciting cooking class. Learn to create elaborate dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as kneading fresh pasta dough, chopping vegetables and searing meats. Cook through a...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Seoul Kitchen
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine guided by an expert chef. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll master the tools, flavors and techniques for making Korean favorites. Bread and fry crunchy Korean-style chicken with a fragrant garlic glaze. The chef demonstrates how to fill and fold pork and green...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.