Cooking Classes for Beginners in NYC

Make lifelong memories and a whole lot of good food in this cooking class designed for kids and adults. Led by culinary enthusiast Chef Jimi, this hands-on class will feature an insightful lesson in pasta-making along with an expert's cooking tips and techniques.Both children and adults will love the hands-on nature of making fresh pasta as they prepare a divine Alfredo sauce and a savory pancetta and peas sauce to serve it in. For dessert, you'll have a d...

The sun-soaked flavors of one of the culinary world's most beloved regions inspire magic in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Justin. You'll learn the traditions that inform these dishes as you explore authentic techniques for creating them. Your lesson includes a baked feta starter topped with tangy tomatoes and olives, served with fresh pita chips, and chicken kebabs seasoned with za'atar and freshly made tzatziki that's perfect as a dip or spread. T...

Chef Leon leads this cooking class with international flair as he brings the flavors of Japan to your home table. As he shares tips and techniques, you'll prepare a refreshing daikon salad with mizuna greens and shiso leaves. Next is homemade gyoza filled with ground pork, shiitake mushrooms and cabbage. You'll learn how to make homemade ramen for a savory ramen tonkatsu with nori and soft-boiled eggs. Dessert is a unique matcha crêpe cake with cream.MENU...

Blend the best of Caribbean spices with fresh American ingredients in this fun fusion lesson cooking class from Chef Kymberly. She'll teach you traditional techniques for creating dishes that open your eyes to delicious new possibilities! You'll prepare seared scallops with refreshing mango salsa and a New York strip steak with fiery jerk seasoning and asparagus on the side. Then, you'll whip up a side of garlic mashed potatoes to go with it all and create...

In this interactive cooking class, let Chef Raina teach you how to use all of your senses in the kitchen. Explore textures and aromas while learning to balance flavors and spices as you prepare this adaptable, Italian-inspired menu with recipes perfect for lunch, dinner or snacking. A hearty massaged kale and chickpea salad kicks off the meal, followed by a palate-cleansing melon basil salad. The main course is a slow-cooked tomato basil sauce with crispy...

Discover the magic of a Japanese bento box in this interactive cooking class with Chef Ivan. He'll teach you the basics of creating a balanced bento box and then help you prepare a variety of recipes to fill your bento box. Some selections include umami-packed miso soup with tofu, pan-seared pork dumplings, fresh sushi and more. You'll also learn to make vanilla ube ice cream with purple potatoes as a sweet treat to end this bento box class. MENUMiso SoupW...

This hands-on cooking class with Chef Mateus class offers a dynamic and delicious Thai menu — one that highlights the colorful, distinctive flavors of this beautiful cuisine. You’ll experiment with classic Thai ingredients such as fish sauce, cashews and coconut, all of which give Thai food its unique flavor profile. You’ll whip up a variety of dishes, from a lush red curry to a delicious tropical dessert. If you want to sharpen your cooking skills a...

In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives — and how to take care of the ones you already own. He’ll teach you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques, which you’ll utilize to create every dish, from the appetizer to the dessert. You’ll prepare a variety of delicious dishes, including tomato bruschetta, roasted chicken with vegetables and apple tarte. Chef Paul will teach you how to chop and sli...

You’ll get a healthy, plant-based taste of South Indian brunch in this unique, hands-on cooking class with Chef Kavitha. First, you’ll make delicious mung lentil crêpes, followed by a zesty vegetable korma. For dessert, you’ll craft a legendary Indian treat, rasmalai, a flattened cheese curd infused with cardamom and saffron. During this class you’ll also have the opportunity to create chai tea from scratch, which you can sip on as you cook. MENUM...

Bring a splash of Southern sunshine to your midday meal with this in-person cooking class where Heartland flavors are the special every day! Chef Justin shares his talent for creating satisfying dishes so you can recreate the magic for yourself. You'll create a refreshing salad with the contrasting flavors of scallions and blackberries and prepare Creole crab cakes covered in silky Hollandaise. There's also a tempting hash brown dish made flavorful with le...

Chef Leon is ready to take you to the islands with this cooking class featuring the flavors and fragrances of Jamaica. Using a special blend of seasonings, you'll create a rub to flavor a variety of traditional recipes. For an appetizer, you'll combine cornmeal and flour to make a spicy jerk shrimp. Your entrée is jerk chicken with jasmine rice, kidney beans and coconut rice. For dessert, you'll prepare a batch of plantain fritters with spiced rum caramel...

In this hands-on cooking class, join Chef Raina in preparing a special selection of comfort dishes from the Sindh region of Pakistan. You will practice foundational kitchen skills from knife cuts to balancing flavors with vegetables and spices throughout an authentic Sindhi meal. Begin with crispy masala papad, a roasted lentil flatbread, with fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices, followed by seasoned smashed potato patties known as aloo tuk. For the main co...