Beginner Cooking Classes in Boston
Learning to cook is as easy as pie if you have a professional chef as your teacher. There is no need to shy away from learning how to cook! Beginner cooking classes in Boston are the perfect fit for those just starting out in the culinary arena. Discover the proper way to chop vegetables, how to poach an egg, the best way to bake a cake and much more. Book your beginner experience today!
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Fresh French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Baking Croissants Dive into buttery flaky layers in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic French croissants from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as laminating dough and shaping the perfect French treat. Make savory and sweet croissants in...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Fall in Morocco
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fusion Cuisine Dive into the diverse flavors of Morocco in a hands-on seasonal cooking class. Explore the global influences found in Moroccan cuisine including Spanish, French, Middle Eastern and African cuisines. Learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen from a five-star professional chef. Prepare hearty chicken...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Showcasing Sauce
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Chef's Guide To Sauce Dive into the flavorful world of sauce in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality sauces from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master the technique behind creating a saffron-infused hollandaise and make salad dressing from scratch with a shallot and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
South American Spice
$89
Cooking Class
$89
South American Cuisine Spice up your routine with a zesty hands-on cooking class. Explore fresh South American cuisine from a variety of Latin American countries. Learn to create traditional dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook your way across South America with a grilled flank...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Stuffed Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Stuffed Pasta 101 Take your pasta-making skills to the next level with a stuffed pasta cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new pasta-making skills such as kneading, rolling and shaping dough into pasta and stuffing it with savory...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors Of The Seasons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Seasonal Fare Dive into fresh seasonal cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to utilize fresh produce to make a multi-course menu of dazzling restaurant-quality cuisine. Master new skills in the kitchen under the instruction of a five-star professional chef. Discover the tips and tricks behind making succulent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Gnocchi
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Great Gnocchi Unravel the secrets behind making great gnocchi with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create these pillowy soft dumplings from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master different types of gnocchi including potato gnocchi and ricotta-topped gnocchi known as gnudi. Learn how to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Eat Gourmet Everyday
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Chef-inspired cooking skills Upgrade your skills in the kitchen with an upscale cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a gourmet menu starting with a refreshing salad. For your main dish, bread and fry chicken cutlets and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Summer Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate Summer Flavors. Champion fresh summer flavors with a unique cooking class. Learn to grill fresh seasonal cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a hands-on environment. Soak up the sun while grilling juicy pork chops topped with hatch chile and bacon chutney and mashed sweet potatoes on the side. End...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Exciting Flavors of Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Thai Cuisine Jump into Thai cuisine in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables and frying meats in a traditional wok. Cook through a multi-course menu of...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Eclairs From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Patisserie Take a culinary trip to France with a hands-on eclair cooking class. Learn to craft fresh French sweets from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as whisking choux pastry dough and whipping cream to fill the freshly baked eclairs. Top your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Italian Cuisine Discover flavorful Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create authentic Italian dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu including an appetizer, entree and dessert of Italian cuisine. Master new skills such as crafting...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
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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.