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
Crowd-Pleasing Chinese Takeout - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Brush up your culinary skills with this fun, interactive lesson for the whole family. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips for making restaurant-style Chinese dishes in your own kitchen. Designed for cooks of all skill levels, everyone can join in the fun from filling and folding dumplings and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Valentine's
Sushi Spectacular
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to prepare a dazzling display of sushi and Asian specialties with Chef Harold. In this hands-on class with Chef Harold, you will learn an impressive array of both traditional and modern techniques, tips, tricks and recipes to bring a spectacular sushi feast to the table.
Chef Harold will demonstrate how...
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Verified Chef
Chef Harold
Serving the Boston area
CHEF’S PLACE
Timeless Recipes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your culinary prowess with a luxurious feast of time-honored recipes. This gourmet cooking class showcases classic techniques that have endured for decades. With guidance from an expert chef, you’ll learn to prepare signature dishes such as the notoriously challenging Beef Wellington. To accompany the main...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Chefs’ Harvest Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Autumnal flavors get a gourmet upgrade in this hands-on lesson. Join an expert chef for an interactive cooking class featuring seasonal ingredients. Your instructor will teach you to make a smoky hot honey glaze for chicken and roast butternut squash with arugula, mozzarella and toasted nuts. You’ll learn the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Cool-Weather Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Warm up chilly evenings with this comforting menu. The recipes in this hands-on cooking class are ideal for game days, potlucks and stay-at-home weekends. Follow along with an expert chef as you learn tips for making flavor-packed coffee short rib chili with homemade cornbread muffins. Brush up those knife skills to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Taqueria Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform your kitchen into a taqueria with authentic street-style tacos. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to make classic street tacos from start to finish. An expert instructor will show you how to form fresh corn tortillas to fill with homemade al pastor and zesty chipotle-lime shrimp. You’ll also...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Modern Moroccan Spice
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a gourmet menu infused with signature Moroccan spices. In this immersive cooking class, an expert chef blends modern techniques with Moroccan culinary traditions. Explore fragrant spices and regional ingredients as you prepare flavorful recipes like seared steak with parsley-cilantro oil, arugual salad with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Dreamy Italian Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
These classic Italian treats are the stuff dreams are made of. Join an expert chef for a showcase of traditional Italian desserts in this cooking class. You’ll practice essential techniques including making dough and fillings with tips from your instructor. Learn to shape and fill classic cannoli, then fry bomboloni...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
Rustic Artisan Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional artisan breads from Italy and France. Whether you’re new to bread-making or want to try classic artisan recipes, this hands-on cooking class will expand your baking repertoire. Your chef instructor shares tips for working with dough from achieving the right consistency to shaping your loaf. Infuse...
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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.