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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Team Building Activity
Italian Dinner With Delicious Tiramisu
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Feel like you're in an authentic Italian kitchen as you cook together with your peers. Venture on a culinary journey to Italy in this hands-on team-building experience. Chef Gary will guide your team through crafting a four-course Italian feast while honing essential cooking techniques together.
Work alongside your...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Team Building Activity
Asian Dumplings Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Learn the secrets to making delicious dumplings from scratch alongside your colleagues. Discover how appetizing dumplings can be in this hands-on team building activity. Under the guidance of Chef Gary, you'll learn all about dumpling fillings and the techniques to fold them while crafting better relationships along...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Team Building Activity
Mexican Fiesta Dinner Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Add some spice to your group's relationship by diving on a Mexican cooking journey. Craft Mexican dishes bursting with flavor in this hands-on team building activity led by a talented chef. You'll learn recipes and techniques passed down through time.
Make corn and flour tortillas from scratch alongside your...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Team Building Activity
French Steakhouse Team Building
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Immerse your team in the aromas and tastes of Parisian cuisine. Feel transported to France in this engaging team building activity with Chef Gary. Learn French culinary techniques, classic bistro recipes and flavor pairings to French up your team spirit.
As a group, begin with preparations for a refreshing...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Flavor-Packed Vegetarian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a tantalizing vegetarian feast inspired by classic Mediterranean flavors. This hands-on cooking class draws inspiration from Greece to the Middle East to create a satisfying and flavorful meatless menu. With tips from an expert chef, you'll season, form and fry fragrant falafel and mix a classic Greek salad....
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Romance in Kyoto - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring a touch of Japanese sophistication to your culinary repertoire. In this interactive cooking class, you and your sweetheart will practice classic Japanese techniques to create a high-end menu. The chef shares tips for searing salmons, frying tempura and rolling sushi. Then, elevate your creations with flavorful...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Tuscan Amore - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an elegant menu showcasing the classic flavors of Tuscany. This hands-on cooking class blends the rustic comfort of traditional Italian cuisine with fine dining elegance. Guided by a world-class chef, you will learn elevated techniques for preparing steak accented with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese....
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Tuscan Villa - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your cooking skills to new heights with a Tuscan date night special meal Have you ever been to a cooking class where cooking is fun and hands-on and you end up leaving with the confidence to recreate the same dishes at home? With professional chef-led instructions, you can now pan-roast the perfect steak, make...
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Natick
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Chef's Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enhance rustic favorites from Italy with a gourmet chef’s touch. This hands-on cooking class blends the traditions of the Italian kitchen with modern culinary flair. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to make a signature chicken piccata to serve with fragrant roasted garlic potatoes and asparagus scented with...
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Iconic Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover Portugal’s signature dishes with a world-class chef as your guide. This immersive cooking class showcases signature ingredients and techniques emblematic of Portuguese cuisine. Learn to prepare bright and spicy piri piri chicken and fry crisp potato croquettes. Then, highlight regional ingredients like...
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Upscale French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring an air of French elegance to your kitchen with this charming menu. This immersive cooking class is all about French ingredients and techniques. Join an expert chef as you explore classic recipes like French onion soup and signature flavor pairings like marinated steak with blue cheese. You’ll even brush up...
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Natick
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Saucy Italian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of making sauces with a vibrant Italian feast. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover how a great sauce elevates a dish. From spicy tomato sauce and pesto vinaigrette to refreshing mint gremolata, the chef shares tips for crafting the perfect sauce. You’ll also practice culinary...
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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.