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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CHEF’S PLACE
Night On The Town - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Romantic steakhouse cuisine. Heat up your next date night with a steamy cooking class experience. Get your hands dirty mastering new tips and tricks in the kitchen while creating gourmet steakhouse fare. Learn from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu including a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Discover French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French Favorites Explore the famous flavors of France in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create authentic French cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu including a starter, main course and dessert. Start with a refreshing frisée salad topped with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Wine-Infused Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Flavorful Date Night Discover the art of cooking with wine in this boozy date night cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with juicy seared steaks with a sauce of marsala and shallots. Next, roast beets to perfection and toss with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Flavors of Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Seasonal Menu Kick off fall with an immersive cooking class featuring seasonal flavors of autumn. Learn to cook restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a juicy steak topped with basil and orange gremolata. Next, craft a tomato and parmesan tart with fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors Of The Farmers Market
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Seasonal cooking. Join a vibrant cooking class celebrating the fresh flavors of your local farmers market. Learn from a first-class professional chef in an engaging environment while cooking through a multi-course menu. Discover how to put fresh ingredients to good use by incorporating them into dishes such as a mint...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Fun Fall Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Seasonal Treats Master the macaron in this in-depth 3-hour cooking class. Learn professional macaron-making techniques from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Gain hands-on skills such as macaronage, pipping macaron batter and making delicate whipped filling. Explore different flavors of macarons sure to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Taste of Fall Featuring Wüsthof
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Professional knife techniques. Experience a special fall menu featuring premium Wüsthof knives in this cooking class. Learn to create fresh seasonal cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment and master new skills with Wüsthof knives such as breaking down poultry, mincing herbs and slicing...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Pan-Asian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Asian Fusion Fare Embark on a culinary expedition of the Asian continent in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create authentic Asian-inspired cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu including an appetizer, entree and dessert of restaurant-quality...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Product Spotlight: Wüsthof
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Special Knife Skills Class Discover the unmatched quality of Wüsthof knives in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu including an appetizer, entree and dessert or gourmet fare. Master new...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
A Parisian Escape - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French cuisine for two. Experience the romance of France in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook elegant French fare from a top-notch professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making lasting memories with your date. Sear succulent scallops with beurre blanc, layer potatoes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
French pastry class. Join this hands-on cooking class featuring traditional French croissants. Learn authentic pastry techniques such as rolling, proofing and laminating dough from a five-star professional chef. Cook through a varied menu including sweet and savory croissants. Master new skills in the kitchen while...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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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.