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 Boston Proper, Cambridge or Newton, 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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Red, White and Food - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discerning culinary couples are sure to love learning the art of wine-infused cooking. Curious culinary couples looking to enjoy some quality time together while levelling up their cooking are sure to love this wine-soaked cooking class. Together, you and your partner will benefit from the expertise of a world-class...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
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Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Family-style Italian. Dive into the hearty realm of Italian cuisine in this family-friendly cooking class. Learn traditional cooking techniques from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Make lasting memories with family while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start with a refreshing chopped...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
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Chef's Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gourmet experience. Dazzle your date with a flavorful cooking class on your next night out. Learn to create restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while having a blast with your date. Start with a showstopping menu including pork...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Sharpen your blades and polish your skills in this knife-skill special cooking class. This cooking class will help you gain invaluable practical knowledge of handling a knife in a kitchen and wielding it to make delicacies that showcase the best of your potential. No chef is ever complete without basic knife skills. A...
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Knife Mastery Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your knife skills from the fundamentals to advanced techniques for a mastery-level experience. During this hands-on cooking class, you’ll focus on sharpening your knife skills. You’ll start by discovering the basics and then learn more professional techniques suited to every culinary skill level. From...
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Cook Tarts and Pies for Autumn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master dough, filling and decorating for your favorite fall treats. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Boston. Chef Patrick or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of...
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Upscale Korean Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste of Korea Dive into the famous flavors of Korea in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master the techniques behind making perfectly pleated dumplings and chewy rice cakes. Next, make flavorful lettuce wraps stuffed...
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Prepare Rustic Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace bold spices and fresh herbs in Mediterranean-style recipes. Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class in Boston. Chef Patrick or one of the talented resident chefs will walk you through making roasted chicken with preserved lemon, couscous with mint and lemon and a...
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Create an Italian Fall Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up cozy Italian meals with seasonal ingredients. Get in the kitchen for a fall-inspired Italian menu in this cooking class in Boston. With guidance from Chef Patrick or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make sweet potato gnocchi from scratch, pan-sear prosciutto-wrapped chicken and mix up a quick...
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Fall Comfort Food That Warms the Soul
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up a seasonal meal full of flavor and warmth. Get into the fall spirit with this comforting cooking class in Boston. With guidance from Chef Patrick or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear perfect pork chops and top them with a rich maple and beer glaze. Learn how to make pillowy spaetzle sautéed in...
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Fine-Dining French Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste of France Explore the refined culinary practices of the French in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen such as pan-roasting, caramelizing and sautéing while having a blast. End the class...
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Craft Small Breads With Big Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice kneading, shaping and baking with expert guidance. Bake your way through a trio of fresh breads in this immersive cooking class in Boston. Join Chef Patrick or one of the talented resident chefs to knead soft focaccia, shape pain d’epi and mini baguettes and toast crostini for a whipped ricotta and hot...
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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
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