Cooking Classes in Boston
Best Cooking Classes in Boston for your next culinary journey
While it may be known as Beantown, cooking classes in Boston prove that this city’s culinary scene has far more to offer than baked legumes. The City on a Hill has an abundance of available culinary experiences for gourmands hoping to expand their palates. Whether you’re in Downtown Boston, South End or Back Bay, hands-on cooking experiences in Boston, led by renowned local chefs, offer an interactive, fun and relaxing means of refining your kitchen skills. Combine sweet and spicy with Caribbean cuisine, create iconic French pastries or finally master your favorite Thai curries. Whatever you’re in the mood for, discover why this is fast becoming one of the United States’ culinary capitals by booking a cooking class in Boston today.
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Kin and Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Kids and adults who share a sweet tooth are sure to love this cupcake class. This creative cupcake cooking class is perfect for families who love food. Guided by a renowned chef, adults and kids (aged seven and over) are sure to love sharpening their baking skills. The best part? You’ll get to use your newfound...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
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Pasta With a Tasty Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of Nonna’s cookbook in this delectable Italian cooking class. Pasta lovers, this cooking class is for you! Bringing variety to your kitchen with four creative dishes, you’ll learn from a renowned chef how to cook a pasta frittata with sausage and hot peppers, a skillet lasagna packed with herbed...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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French Summer Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whisk yourselves away to France for the evening in this romantic date night class. If your culinary companion adores French cuisine, why not spoil them for an evening with this bistro-inspired date night cooking class? Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll learn traditional techniques and apply them to an array of...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Sunset in Sicily - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a romantic Italian string to your culinary bow in this intimate couples’ cooking class. This romantic cooking class is dedicated to couples who love Italian cuisine. What’s more, it’s sure to set you up with the skills and recipes you need to enjoy a lifetime of culinary adventures together. With help from a...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Classic Pâtisserie Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home baking skills in this Parisian-inspired pâtisserie class. If you’re ready to add a sweet French string to your culinary bow, this pâtisserie-focused cooking class is the perfect place to start. In it, you’ll learn just how approachable Parisian baking can be. What’s more, with help from a...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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A Taste of Sunny Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Rustle up seasonal Thai favorites in this immersive hands-on class. Learn to build a menu packed with authentic Thai flavor in this authentic and hands-on cooking class. Learning from a world-class chef, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the culinary traditions that shape this Southeast Asian country’s...
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Natick
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Mexican Table Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get an authentic taste of Mexico without even having to pack a bag!. Turn authentic Mexican ingredients into a vibrant family-style feast with the help of this exciting cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll quickly learn that you don’t need a passport to enjoy this culinary country’s most delicious...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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A True Taste of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the most iconic summer flavors of Italy in this authentic hands-on class. Why fly all the way to Italy to taste its most spectacular summer flavors when you could enroll in this authentic hands-on cooking class? Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll prepare iconic Mediterranean recipes like polenta bites with...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Romantic Bistro Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Why travel to Paris when you can learn five-star French cuisine at home?. This date night cooking class captures the essence of romantic French cuisine. With a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn time-honored techniques and use them to create a mouth-watering menu of French classics, including...
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Natick
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The Art of Breakfast Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Stop relying on your local bakery for your flaky morning fix. Save the usual morning trip to your local bakery and learn to make your favorite pastries at home in this authentic and hands-on cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn the essential techniques required to make a trio of tasty morning...
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Natick
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Classic Fair Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the fair home with recipes for your favorite festival treats. Those craving a nostalgic taste of childhood can learn to make it in their own kitchen with this fun and festive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn a trio of recipes straight from your county fair’s cookbook. Think funnel cake...
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Natick
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Master the Flavors of Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capitalize on this most bountiful of seasons with a mouth-watering lineup of sun-soaked recipes. Take the stress out of summer cooking and learn how simple it can really be in this authentic, hands-on cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll gain summer-ready skills and learn pro-level recipes like corn...
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Boston
How much do cooking classes in Boston cost?
Cooking classes come at differing costs, depending upon the class and number of guests in your party. You can find a starting price and applicable fees shown with each class listed on this page, though the final cost may differ after tiering is applied based on your group size and event details. For most classes, you can expect to see a range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
These classes are a great way to have a fun time whether it’s date night, a work event, or just a good time out with friends. There is something here for foodies of every skill level. Beginners will discover how fun and easy it is to make great-tasting food. Intermediate and advanced chefs can take their abilities in new directions while crafting exceptional dishes from a range of cuisines. Kid and teen classes are ideal for introducing younger cooks to the joy of meal prep, imparting essential skills they can use at home to help around the kitchen. Sessions also provide a laid-back, fun-filled setting that makes the perfect for birthday celebrations, evenings out with friends, date night escapes and anniversary festivities.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
You can expect to have an amazing time learning new skills with likeminded foodies. Each cooking class provides a relaxed atmosphere that makes learning fun and easy. Your talented chef instructor will provide step-by-step guidance, demonstrating essential techniques while helping you understand the principles behind the recipes. All ingredients and tools required for the session will be provided. You'll create incredible dishes while working side-by-side with fellow foodies, and once finished, you'll have a chance to enjoy your creations together.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Every session offers a unique set of skills to master, from contemporary cake decoration to grilling delicious cookout fare. Learn expert-level knifing techniques, practice creating handmade pasta, work on sauces and dressings and more. With each of these cooking courses, you'll add new techniques and methods to your arsenal while building on your existing skills.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
From gaining an advantage in the kitchen to expanding your collection of specialty recipes, there’s a bounty of benefits of adding the best cooking classes in Boston to your agenda. You’ll get access to some of the top chefs in the city as they share their expertise and reveal their secrets. Learn to create your own gourmet menus and expand your knowledge of foundational kitchen methods. You’ll be working with other Boston foodies who’ll add fun and flavor to the experience. It’s a tasty way to engage with a local community of epicureans while discovering new ways to bring unforgettable food to the table. But most of all, you will experience the benefit of having a great time with loved ones or colleagues while learning something new.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Choose culinary classes such as sushi making that help you capture the seafood flavors of Back Bay, the New American specialties of North End and the Asian classics of Chinatown. Classes specializing in Italian pasta making, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine help bring the flavors of the world to your home table. And with top cooking classes that focus on desserts and confections, you can add a touch of sweetness to your dining life.
Where do the classes take place?
Culinary classes in Boston can take place in a variety of locations, including your own home, the chef’s place, or premium third-party venues. Many choose courses that bring the excitement to their own kitchen for home-based cooking experiences where the chef provides everything needed for a great class. Check the venue image and map on the class page to find out where each course takes place. Whether you're in Charlestown looking to craft a steakhouse menu or Somerville in search of Parisian fare, the best cooking classes are available all around town.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Boston
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.