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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Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Celebrate the splendor of seasonal produce with versatile handmade fettuccini pasta at the center. Discover how to prepare a quick and effortless meal with Chef Paul in this cozy season-inspired cooking class. As a master of easy, showstopping meals, Chef Paul will reveal his secrets with an Italian menu using...
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Chef Paul
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pizza With A Twist
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a personalized pizza from scratch using fresh vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Denis, you will learn how to make pizza that is both healthy and delicious. Chef Denis will guide you through the steps of pizza-making, from the dough to the toppings, and everything in...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Mastering Knife Skills
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Ivan will teach you professional knife skills essential to the culinary arts. Learn all the basic safety knife techniques to take your culinary skills to the next level during this extensive class. Chef Ivan will demonstrate knife techniques while you make three staples of Mediterranean cuisine.
Learn how to...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Warming French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore signature French flavors at a hands-on cooking session. Join a professional chef to showcase a few of France’s culinary delights at a practical cooking class. Learn new techniques to produce a complete menu of classic coq au vin with sides of creamy truffle pommes aligot and winter salad with homemade...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Spanish Menu Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master classic Spanish dishes with help from Breville. Let a pro chef show you how you can create a sunshine filled menu of Spanish dishes at an insightful cooking class. Using professional Breville appliances to help you, you’ll prepare roasted pork loin with smoky romesco sauce and a side of patatas bravas. For...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Valentine's
The French Connection
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn classic techniques to make an all-star French menu with Chef Ivan. Chef Ivan will draw upon his extensive training in French gastronomy to introduce you to French cuisine in an upscale manner in this hands-on cooking class.
The art of choosing, cooking and eating good food is what gastronomy is all about....
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Vegan Fare for Everyone
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Create hearty vegan meals like mushroom stroganoff and finish with plant-based chocolate mousse. This cooking class offers an exciting dive into the world of plant-based cooking. Chef Denis will show you how to create a vibrant three-course vegan meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Reimagined Japanese Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a pastry chef master to make your own Japanese sweet treat creations. Make your own Japanese patisserie desserts using the skills learnt at this cooking class. Kick off by making a light as air strawberry cheesecake and delightfully vibrant mochi doughnuts with a colorful yuzu glaze before whipping up a batch of...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Japanese Patisserie Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a sweet journey through Japanese deserts and delectable treats. Master a satisfying selection of Japanese desserts at this sweet hands-on cooking class. Guided by a patisserie expert, you’ll create a light as air strawberry cheesecake and chewy mochi doughnuts that are brought to colorful life with a vivid...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Valentine's
Fresh Pasta 101
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Indulge your taste buds while learning the celebrated craft of pasta making. The menu of this cooking class represents a journey through the heart of Italian culinary tradition, tailored for those who wish to immerse themselves in the art of Italian cooking. Each dish, from the vibrant mozzarella Caprese to the...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Top Dishes of Spanish Cuisine
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Master the timing of paella, frying churros and balancing flavors in tapas. This cooking class takes you on a flavorful journey through Spain’s most beloved dishes. Chef Denis will guide you in creating a vibrant three-course menu that showcases the bold and rustic flavors of Spanish cuisine.
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Lunar New Year Good Fortune Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Start off the new lunar year in style with a celebratory feast of traditional dishes. You’re cordially invited to a lunar new year celebration cooking class that will grant you good fortune all year. Led by a pro chef, you’ll master traditional techniques and prepare authentic dishes including chicken and chive...
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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.