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
British Baking Traditions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make iconic British treats with tips from a world-class chef. This hands-on cooking class covers classic techniques for making signature sweet and savory dishes from the British Isles. You’ll craft light, fluffy batter to make Victoria Sponge Cake sandwiched with cream and strawberry jam, a traditional...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Salt & Pepper Spotlight
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Simple Seasoning + Le Creuset Salt & Pepper Mills. Discover the magic of simple, fresh ground seasonings in this hands-on cooking class. Learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen from a five-star professional chef in an engaging, hands-on environment. Gain new skills while cooking through a multi-course menu of gourmet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Skills Spotlight: Cooking Knife
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Knife Skills Master the skill that sets a true chef apart from home cooks in this knife-handling cooking class. Learn to wield a knife like a professional from a top-notch chef in an engaging and educational environment. Gain hands-on skills such as julienning vegetables, chiffonading fresh herbs, and slicing premium...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavors of Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Outdoor Cooking. Fire up the grill and jump into summer with this exciting outdoor cooking class. Learn the basics of cooking over an open flame from a five-star professional chef. Explore seasonal summer produce while cooking through a multi-course menu including an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Gain hands-on...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Tuscan Garden
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Flavors of Italy. Dive into the fresh flavors of Italian spring in this exciting seasonal cooking class. Learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen from a five-star professional chef. Gain hands-on skills such as making sauces from scratch and chopping fresh seasonal vegetables while having a fun experience. Cook...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Chinese Delicacies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cuisine of China. Explore the vast world of Chinese cuisine in this hands-on 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 wok-frying meats, chopping vegetables and combining complementary ingredients...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
East Coast Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste of New England. Escape to the coast of New England in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes while being taught by a top-notch professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, searing meats and making sauces from scratch....
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Family Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Home Style Italian cuisine. Learn to recreate classic Italian dishes in this hands-on cooking class taught by a knowledgeable professional chef. Gain interesting insight into the techniques behind creating restaurant-quality Italian food. Master new skills in the kitchen such as making sauces from scratch using fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handmade Pasta. Master the art of fresh pasta making in this unique cooking class. Learn from a five-star professional chef to create the perfect pasta from scratch. Master traditional Italian techniques such as creating a well in the pasta dough ingredients before carefully mixing them all together by hand. Cook...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Handcrafted Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Puff pastry from scratch. Dive into French cooking with this technical cooking class. Learn to create flakey buttery layers of pastry from a five-star professional chef in an engaging educational environment. Master hands-on skills such as laminating the handmade dough with cold butter and rolling out the pastry...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Floral Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Artfully decorated macarons. Get in touch with your inner creative chef in this special macaron cooking class. Learn to create petite sandwich cookies from a five-star professional chef in a hands-on environment. Explore traditional macaron-making techniques such as macaronage, sifting dry ingredients and whipping the...
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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.