Cooking Classes in Boston
Best Cooking Classes in Boston for your next culinary journey
Experience the Cradle of Liberty’s rich culinary traditions through cooking classes in Boston, where local classics blend with global techniques. Craft New England clam chowder or learn to bake Boston cream pie, explore pasta-making from scratch and try your hand at Japanese sushi rolling with fresh Boston's seafood. or even add a touch of French elegance by mastering delicate pastries or reimagine Boston’s iconic flavors with guidance from talented local chefs. These engaging cooking sessions, located within a short drive of Cambridge, Brookline or Somerville, offer a unique way to enhance your kitchen skills. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the culinary world, cooking lessons in Boston provide an unforgettable opportunity to explore, create and savor. Reserve your spot at culinary classes today to taste the best of Boston’s vibrant food scene!
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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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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Homemade Dumplings 101 in Boston
$125
Cooking Class
$125
The delicious traditions of authentic dim sum dining take to the table. Family-style Chinese dining has never been easier than with this interactive cooking class topping your menu. With guidance from a top chef, you'll have all you need to create dim sum favorites any day of the week.
Explore the gourmet art of...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Tasty Thai Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Balance fresh and fiery flavors from one of the world's most vibrant cuisines. Expand your sense of culinary creativity with this hands-on cooking class celebrating traditional Thai favorites. Chef Shailini invites you into the kitchen for an eye-opening exploration of this enticing region and its rich...
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Chef Shailini
Lexington
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Valentine's
Chocolate Tutorial
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the various sides of chocolate — tempting, healthy, indulgent, sinful and sweet. Chef Lisa is ready to introduce you to the different sides of one of our favorite ingredients of all time — chocolate. This hands-on class will offer an incredible tutorial all about making high-end chocolates.
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Chef Lisa
Brighton (Commonwealth)
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Fabulous Filled Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn chef tips for elevating filled pasta with signature shapes and seasonal ingredients. This hands-on cooking class focuses on the traditions of Italian pasta making starting with fresh pasta dough. Your instructor teaches authentic methods for preparing, rolling and shaping handmade dough into two filled pasta...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Mexican Fiesta Dinner Night in Boston
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Transform your evening meal into an unforgettable Latin feast. Bold flavors and brilliant textures are the order of the day in this hands-on cooking class celebrating traditional Mexican dining. With these restaurant-level recipes and a generous helping of guided instruction, you'll arrange a full-fledged culinary...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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Healthy Greek Cuisine
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Greek food is typical of the highly-regarded Mediterranean diet and wins on every level. Greek fare is healthy, delicious and makes use of fresh ingredients. In this hands-on class with Chef Shailini, you will learn how to prepare a four-course menu of classic Greek dishes that utilize only the freshest and most...
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Chef Shailini
Lexington
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Valentine's
Cozy French Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Warm up chilly evenings with a seasonal French menu. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice classic techniques to transform cool-season ingredients into an elegant French feast. An expert chef teaches comforting recipes like roasted chicken with tarragon cream sauce and handmade toasted walnut vinaigrette...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Authentic Nepalese Cuisine
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Odds are, you've been missing out on Nepalese food, and it's time to fix that. In this hands-on class with Chef Shailini — a native of Nepal — you will embark on a culinary excursion and discover the beauty of authentic Nepalese cuisine.
Chef Shailini will teach you how to make the wildly popular Nepalese...
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Chef Shailini
Lexington
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Traditions of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the robust culinary heritage of Italy with a menu of classic recipes. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a journey through regional Italian cuisine. Learn traditional recipes and techniques from Tuscany to Northern Italy with gourmet tips from the chef. Stir fragrant lemon and...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Thai Flavor Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the distinctive flavors and techniques of Thai cooking. This immersive cooking class highlights the signature ingredients and methods that distinguish Thai cuisine. Join an expert chef for a flavorful journey as you explore regional ingredients and practice time-honored techniques while making classic dishes...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Flavor-Filled Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate traditional croissants with sweet and savory flavors. This croissant-themed cooking class enhances the classic pastry with delicious additions like savory bacon and gruyère or dark chocolate and almonds. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn the ins and outs of laminated pastry dough, an essential base for...
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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.