Beginner Cooking Classes in Manhattan
New to cooking? Want to brush up on some basic culinary skills? With beginner cooking classes in Manhattan, chefs are ready to give you the knowledge needed to cook award-worthy meals. They welcome every skill level, even if you have no idea how to make your way around a kitchen! Your chef will work with you so you can learn the basics and prepare cuisines from around the globe. Grab an apron and get ready to learn! Book today.
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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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Chef Gabriel
Serving the NYC area
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Upscale Flavors of China
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn the secrets for cooking some of the most quintessential recipes from this beloved cuisine. Recreate an array of your favorite Chinese dishes in this immersive cooking class. You'll prepare a satisfying multi-course meal with Chef Kenneth covering everything from appetizers to dessert, with each creation given...
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Chef Kenneth
Serving the NYC area
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Iconic Tastes of Asia
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Learn the balance of sweet, savory and spicy flavors in authentic Asian recipes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia in this cooking class with Chef Denis. Designed for home cooks of all levels, this hands-on session introduces the techniques and spices essential to Asian cuisine.
Fold and steam savory dumplings...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Team Building Activity
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Add new culinary techniques to your skillset and recipes to your repertoire with this menu. Authentic Mexican fare and traditional cooking techniques will be the star of this team building cooking class led by Chef Paige. You'll make a four-course traditional Mexican meal from scratch with your crew.
First, learn...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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Team Building Activity
Italian-American Favorites
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Prepare a unique fusion of American and Italian dishes bursting with flavor. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Paul, your group will learn how to cook classic Italian-American favorites from scratch.
First, create a kale salad paired with dates, walnuts and a piquant lemony dressing. For the main dish,...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Essentials of French Fare
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Unlock the secrets of classic French taste profiles. Travel to the beautiful country of France with a Parisian-inspired cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional Chef Pierre in an engaging hands-on environment. Gain exciting new skills in the kitchen while having...
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Chef Pierre
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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Italian Cuisine Made Simple
$145
Cooking Class
$145
Explore the essentials of Italian cuisine with classic dishes and techniques. This cooking class with Chef Denis offers an immersive experience into the world of Italian cuisine. Learn to create a three-course menu that captures the heart of Italy’s culinary traditions.
Begin with bruschetta featuring ripe...
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Chef Denis
Serving the NYC area
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Team Building Activity
Asian Dumplings Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Become a precision dumpling master by mixing various fillings to steam or pan-fry each creation. Craft dumplings better than your weekly carry-out in this hands-on team building cooking class. Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of three traditional Asian dumplings and the techniques to create them.
First,...
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Chef Paige or Resident Chef
New York
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A Taste of Tuscan Fare
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get a taste of the fresh flavors of Tuscany in this team building cooking class experience. In this hands-on team building class, you'll work with Chef Paul and your team to create a classic Italian meal using the freshest ingredients.
Begin by making Chef Paul's signature speedy gnocchi. Everyone will get a...
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Chef Paul
New York
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Baking Basics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn baking basics from culinary experts in this hands-on baking class. In this interactive baking class, you'll master the essentials of creating world-renowned pastry favorites, from Pavlovas to profiteroles. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of beautiful treats to take home in a quaint display...
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
New York
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Cooking à la Française
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Experience the essence of France through authentic Parisian flavors. Immerse yourself in the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a professional chef while discovering exciting new skills in the kitchen.
Start with a creamy cauliflower velouté topped with...
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Chef Pierre
Serving the NYC area
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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.