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.
CHEF’S PLACE
Croissant Inspiration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the possibilities of laminated dough with this croissant-themed lesson. In this baking-focused cooking class, you will explore classic and creative pastries made using laminated dough. Your instructor teaches the steps for achieving those flaky layers, then you'll use your dough to prepare sweet and savory...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Classic Breakfast Table - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn easy breakfast skills perfect for all family members. Make breakfast the highlight of the day in this hands-on cooking class in Natick (Boston). Work together to create fun, family-friendly dishes like cloud egg nests, brown sugar peppercorn bacon and a fluffy Dutch baby topped with strawberries and lemon syrup....
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Festive Mexican Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a bold Mexican feast featuring tacos, tamales and a spicy mocktail. Discover the essence of Mexican cooking in this interactive cooking class in Natick (Boston). Under the guidance of Chef Patrick or a resident chef, you’ll prepare birria tacos, tamales filled with corn and poblano peppers and a rich...
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Natick
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Timeless French Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a decadent selection of classic French desserts. This hands-on cooking class highlights time-honored techniques from the art of French pastry. Guided by a world-class chef instructor, you’ll stir rich caramel and prepare buttery pastry for a traditional tarte tatin. Then, you'll practice the delicate method of...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Sushi Making Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the foundational skills for preparing top-notch sushi. This interactive cooking class is a beginner’s guide to all things sushi. You’ll learn to select the best fish, season sticky rice and create dynamic dipping sauces. With tips from your instructor, you’ll sharpen your knife skills and perfect the art...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Cozy Holiday Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft indulgent treats for the holiday table. This baking-focused cooking class will elevate your dessert repertoire with an impressive selection of shareable sweets. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare a British holiday favorite, sticky toffee pudding. Infuse nutty brown butter into a rich chocolate...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Make a Festive Mediterranean Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your evening special with rich Mediterranean dishes. Create a fresh and vibrant menu in this fun cooking class in Natick (Boston). With guidance from Chef Patrick or a resident chef, you and your partner will cook Mediterranean-style shrimp, couscous with garlic aioli and grilled zucchini with dried-tomato...
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Learn Classic Cooking Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how simple techniques transform basic ingredients. Master the basics in this interactive cooking class in Natick (Boston) designed for beginners and home chefs alike. With help from Chef Patrick or a resident chef, you’ll practice pan-searing steak, making a homemade vinaigrette, mashing truffled potatoes...
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Dim Sum Specials - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make signature dim sum delights with tips from a world-class chef. This interactive cooking class invites you and your special someone to get hands-on in the kitchen with classic dim sum recipes. Your instructor will teach you to make flavor-packed fillings, then form and fold soup dumplings and wontons....
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Natick
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Sultry French Flavors – Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a luxurious menu highlighting signature French cuisine. This hands-on cooking class combines timeless techniques with fresh regional ingredients to create an exquisite French menu. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll prepare luscious béarnaise sauce to accompany tender porcini-crusted steak. Master the art...
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Rustic Bread Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn foundational techniques that make bread baking enjoyable. Get comfortable working with dough in this interactive cooking class in Natick (Boston). With help from Chef Patrick or a resident chef, you’ll bake rustic Dutch oven French bread, top roasted squash and sage focaccia with creamy ricotta and churn your...
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French Harvest Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate chilly evenings with cozy French recipes. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice timeless methods to transform seasonal produce into an elegant menu. Pan-roasted chicken breasts get a boost of flavor from whole grain mustard, leeks and fresh tarragon. Then, the instructor shares tips for developing...
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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.