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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Upscale Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Classic Italian flavors meet fine dining luxury in this lesson for couples. Join an expert chef and like-minded foodies for a gourmet Italian cooking class filled with love, laughter and delicious dishes. You and your sweetheart can relax and connect while practicing elevated skills such as preparing homemade...
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Classic Comforts Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft alluring French macarons inspired by decadent delights. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the fundamental methods for making flawless macarons with tips from an expert chef. Practice forming and piping the delicate batter while infusing your French treats with indulgent flavor combinations. Draw...
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Donut Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn fundamental techniques to create classic donuts. In this hands-on cooking class, you will practice basic skills to craft a trio of delicious donuts. With guidance from a talented chef instructor, you will make the dough for your donuts from scratch, then fry, fill and glaze each variety. With these basic...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Kids Cooking Series
Young Bakers - Kids' 4-Day Summer Series
$250
Cooking Class
$250
Unleash creativity in the kitchen with fun, hands-on culinary adventures for young food lovers. Unlock your child's culinary potential with a cooking class that’s a recipe for success! This 4-Day summer cooking series, designed for kids ages 7–11, blends creativity and confidence in the kitchen. From mixing muffin...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Kids Cooking Series
Knead, Sizzle, Stir: Teen Boot Camp
$250
Cooking Class
$250
In four days, teens develop the skills, confidence and passion to recreate these gourmet dishes. Designed for teens who love food and want to learn how to make it, this four-day cooking class series focuses on essential kitchen skills. Teens 12 and older will have hands-on practice with everything from dough making...
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Natick
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Indian Restaurant Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make popular Indian restaurant dishes at home. After this hands-on cooking class, you'll be able to treat family and friends to an Indian feast that rivals your favorite restaurant. You'll explore essential spices and techniques while following your chef instructor. With tips from the chef, you'll practice...
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Italian Night - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gather the famiglia to create a handmade Italian-inspired menu together. This hands-on cooking class expands the options for Italian night at home with a selection of crowd-pleasing Italian classics. The chef instructor meets each participant at their skill level with individual tasks to contribute to the overall...
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Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft variations of the classic croissant with fundamental French pastry techniques. This cooking class focuses on the essential base for crafting buttery croissants and more: laminated dough. Your chef instructor will teach you time-honored methods to mix and laminate dough as well as shaping and baking two types of...
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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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Moroccan Specialties - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ignite the senses with signature flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This immersive cooking class explores classic ingredients and techniques from the Moroccan kitchen. Guided by the chef, you’ll compose a vibrant feast featuring juicy roasted chicken with caramelized onions and preserved lemon; a fragrant salad...
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American Cupcake Creations - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get creative as a family as you decorate your favorite cupcakes in true American style. Families who like food are sure to love getting creative in the kitchen with this exciting cupcake cooking class. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll whip up a batch of firework cupcakes together, topping them with...
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Rustic Italian
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delve into Italian classics with a rustic meal prepared with simple flavors. You'll be crafting delicacies with a flair of rustic charm and flavors guided by an in-class professional chef instructor in this innovative cooking class. The menu starts off with a light seasonal salad followed by hand-making pasta dough...
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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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