Cooking classes for beginners in New York
3 schools · Updated October 2026
No experience needed: friendly, hands-on classes that start with the basics. We found 3 schools in and around New York for this.
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Selfup Cooking Classes
Cooking school · New York
NYC's top-rated cooking classes (4.8★).
4.8on Google, 257 reviewsItalian & pasta · Sushi & AsianPrivate groups - 2
Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation
Cooking school · Staten Island, NY
Teaches Italian and knife skills, good for kids and beginners.
4.8on Google, 254 reviewsItalian & pasta · Knife skills & basics - 3
Home Cooking New York
Cooking school · New York
Join the best cooking classes in New York City with Home Cooking NY.
4.8on Google, 108 reviews
Common questions
Where can I take a beginners class in New York?
Our top picks are Selfup Cooking Classes, Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation and Home Cooking New York. All 3 are listed above, best first.