Best Culinary Schools ( Cooking and Baking Classes ) in NYC

The Best NYC Cooking School - Institute of Culinary Education

New Yorkers looking to master the culinary arts need look no further than the Institute of Culinary Education. Established in 1975 by legendary chef Peter Kump, ICE has earned its reputation as New York City's top cooking school.

In April 2015, ICE moved to a stunning 74,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Brookfield Place. With unparalleled views of the Hudson River and World Trade Center, the school's sleek modern design houses:
- 12 Fully-Equipped Teaching Kitchens
- 6 Lecture Halls Outfitted with Cutting-Edge AV Equipment
- Student Lounge with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
- Brand New Culinary Library

ICE offers four highly-regarded accredited career training programs in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Pastry & Baking, and Hospitality Management. Taught by dedicated chef-instructors, ICE's comprehensive 8-13 month curriculum prepares students for success in the culinary industry.

The school also operates the largest recreational cooking, baking, and wine education program in the United States. From Momofuku Milk Bar classes to food and wine pairing, ICE has something for everyone.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

ICE's teaching kitchens feature top-of-the-line equipment including:
- Gas, French Top, and Induction Burners
- Steam-Injected Triple Deck Ovens
- Specialty Chocolate Equipment
- High Volume Dough Sheeters
- Blast Freezers
- Modernist Cooking Appliances
- Specialty Ovens like Tandoor, Plancha, and Stone Hearth

The school's showpiece kitchen is built around a gorgeous Jade island, ideal for teaching brigade-style cooking.

Accolades

ICE's excellence has been recognized by the culinary community:
- 2002, 2003, 2006 & 2008 International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards of Excellence
- ICE alumni have garnered honors including James Beard Awards and designation as Food & Wine Best New Chefs
- Top ranking on lists of the best culinary schools in the US

In New York City, there is simply no better place to launch your culinary career than the Institute of Culinary Education. Contact ICE today to schedule a tour and unlock your culinary potential.

Momofuku Milk Bar's Pastry and Baking Classes in NYC

Learn to Bake Momofuku Milk Bar's signature treats with Momofuku’s top notch baking team, "one delicious treat at a time". where students will grasp every techniques needed to whip up popular toothsome treats from the acclaimed cookbook (plus some newer recipes) at home.

Pastry and baking classes in NYC are held on Saturdays lasting 2 hours per class with the option of either the 11am or 3pm time slot. And in case if you're wondering, yes you can take home everything you bake.

Appropriate for all ages and levels of expertise, classes are $95/participant and you can register as an individual or in groups of up to 12 at a time.

Cooking Classes at Sur-la-table

Whether you want to host a dinner party but nervous about cooking or looking to impress that special someone, check out Sur la table's offering of cooking classes for variety of cuisines and handful of themed occasions. Depends what gets you percolating, options from baking your own delicate macaroons, decorating sweet pastry dough, to whipping heart-warming rustic Italian dishes, the classes will get you prepped for the basics, learn some tricks, eat delicious food and mingle with friends and strangers. Held at their Hell's Kitchen location, seats goes fast, so reserve in advance.

Cooking Classes NYC | The Brooklyn Kitchen Teaches Gastronomic Arts

It all started out as an idea over dinner, and in 2013, expanded to a Manhattan location where the Brooklyn Kitchen continues to offer the wildly popular cooking classes.

The classes, which helped Brooklyn Kitchen bust out of its first location when introduced in 2008 are "technique-based" and recreationally driven. So expect fun, relaxed and collaborative experience and all the while, walking out with a brand new gastronomic skills.

Brooklyn Kitchen also now provides two locations for aspiring amateur chefs to get quality cooking tools and find "ingredient-driven" grocery selection.

This homegrown shop is stocked with chefs tools for both serious cooks while new-to-the-neighborhood twenty-somethings filling their cabinets with essential plates, pots and pans. Kitchen knives near the register give the store a hard look, "but a selection of vintage enamel pieces, handmade dishcloths, locally made Hammersmith copper mixing bowls, and a resident dog named Woody adds some quirk.

photo credit: M.P. Foss via NY Mag

Sur-la-Table Culinary Schools in NYC

Whether you are looking to host an impressive dinner party or prefer to let food open doors for the mingling, Sur la Table's offering of culinary classes on various cuisines and cooking styles will lend a handful of food-inspired occasions.

See what gets you percolating from baking your own delicate macaroons, decorating sweet pastry dough to whipping heart-warming rustic Italian dishes, the classes will get you prepped for the basics, learn some tricks, eat delicious food and mingle with friends and strangers.

Held at their Hell's Kitchen location, seats goes fast, so reserve in advance.

Aphrodisiac Cooking Class: Sex on the Table

ChefFed is a mad scientist in the kitchen, a chef without borders. Said to have brought fusion cuisine to Switzerland, ChefFed creates meals that defy cultural boundaries.

The tradition of cooking teaches us to use certain flavors in certain dishes, ignoring the fact that these ingredients often taste much more impressive when combined with surprising partners.

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At Sex on the Table ChefFed uses organic aphrodisiacs in unexpected ways, such as white chocolate with Cilantro, Garlic with Grapefruit, and Anise with Watermelon. ChefFed, an award winning chef, sought-after flavor consultant, and Michelin star winner, creates an 8 course tasting menu that is sure to surprise and delight. Each course is more unexpected than the one before and the event culminates with a combination of flavors and textures that will amaze. Think immersion pump poached beef brisket with candied parsley leafs.

"At Sex on the Table Aphrodisiac Cooking Class you will whip up three courses of a specially tailored aphrodisiac menu where all five of your senses will be engaged with a seductive mix of textures, colors, & tantalizing smells and flavors..."

Unleash Your Inner Pizza Chef with Pizza School NYC: A Delightful Culinary Adventure

Welcome to Pizza School NYC, the ultimate destination for pizza enthusiasts eager to master the art of crafting the perfect New York slice in the comfort of their own home. Founded by pizza aficionado Mark Bello, this one-of-a-kind cooking school offers an interactive, hands-on learning experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beloved pie.

Step into a culinary journey to ensure that your newfound pizza-making prowess can be replicated in your own kitchen. At Pizza School NYC, step-by-step instructions cater to both beginners and experienced pizza chefs, ensuring you leave with new skills, a full stomach, from dough creation to savoring your very own mouthwatering pie, fresh out of the oven.

Discover the secrets to the perfect dough, along with expert tips for stretching, topping, and baking your pizzas to absolute perfection.

photo credit: Pizza School

Italian Cooking Classes - La Scuola at Eataly NYC

Chef's Kitchen: Truffle Hunting with Eataly & Urbani - $200

Class Description:
One of Italy's most sought after hidden treasures, a cousin to the mushroom, is the elusive tartufo (truffle) and there is no better time during which to experience it than during the Fall and early Winter. October is prime tartufo season at Eataly. While most have enjoyed a shaving of black or white truffle on their pasta at a restaurant, not many have had the opportunity to take a closer look at this decadent ingredient or are familiar with how to use it in their own kitchen.

La Scuola Chef has created the perfect menu to showcase the tartufo nero & bianco (black and white truffle) and will demonstrate 4 dishes for you to enjoy, all of which will include fresh truffles, as Urbani's Vice President and truffle expert, Vittorio Giordano, discusses this prime holiday ingredient, in depth. Vittorio, who has been with Urbani for 13 years, will explain exactly what a truffle is, how they are foraged and even let you in on a few secrets of the truffle trade.

Dishes will be paired with wine and class will be complete with adapted recipes and wine tasting notes to take home.