Cooking Classes in Boston
Best Cooking Classes in Boston for your next culinary journey
While it may be known as Beantown, cooking classes in Boston prove that this city’s culinary scene has far more to offer than baked legumes. The City on a Hill has an abundance of available culinary experiences for gourmands hoping to expand their palates. Whether you’re in Downtown Boston, South End or Back Bay, hands-on cooking experiences in Boston, led by renowned local chefs, offer an interactive, fun and relaxing means of refining your kitchen skills. Combine sweet and spicy with Caribbean cuisine, create iconic French pastries or finally master your favorite Thai curries. Whatever you’re in the mood for, discover why this is fast becoming one of the United States’ culinary capitals by booking a cooking class in Boston today.
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Dumplings and Dips
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enhance iconic Japanese dishes with flavor-packed sauces. This immersive cooking class highlights the signature flavors of Japan in a selection of staple dishes. Guided by the chef, you’ll practice fundamental techniques like battering and frying tempura and folding homemade dumplings to accentuate with ginger-soy...
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Showcase of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the culinary traditions of Spain with this menu highlighting the region’s best. In this immersive cooking class, an esteemed chef introduces you to regional ingredients and recipes that exemplify Spanish cuisine. You’ll prepare hearty roasted pork loin with rustic romesco sauce and tantalize your taste...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Learn to Make Madeleines
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A must for anyone that is interested in French pasteries. This cooking class guides you through the classic Madeleine recipe. Our chef instructor will guide you through the process of enhancing the batter with decadent infusions. While you bake, enjoy the ambiance, sip on a rich espresso and enjoy the class. Learn...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Hot Chicken Nashville Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spice up your culinary skills with this picante chicken sensation. Learn about Southern culinary traditions with this engaging cooking class. Nashville Hot Chicken is a fiery delight, boasting crispy, spicy skin and revealing juicy tenderness beneath. Uncover the secrets of crafting Nashville's famed chicken and other...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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Macarons in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the exquisite taste and texture of this French confectionery masterpiece. Impress your friends and family with the skills learn in this hands-on cooking class. Learn how to create indulgent flavors by mastering the perfect batter, piping the ideal shape, and creating delectable fillings. By the end of the...
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Chef Patrick or Resident Chef
Natick
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A Parisian Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A promise of an unforgettable evening creating a memorable dining experience for two. Indulge in the art of French cuisine with this cooking class for two. Discover the intricacies of pan-roasting, learn to prepare delectable sides and finish off your romantic evening with enchanting French desserts. Transport...
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Natick
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Classic Homemade Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Improve your bread-making skills with this chef-led lesson. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn essential techniques for making bread at home as well as tips for enhancing and troubleshooting your loaves. Discover the role of yeast and importance of proofing while making classic white bread and explore...
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Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Sharpen your blades and polish your skills in this knife-skill special cooking class. This cooking class will help you gain invaluable practical knowledge of handling a knife in a kitchen and wielding it to make delicacies that showcase the best of your potential. No chef is ever complete without basic knife skills. A...
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Natick
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Thai Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taste of Thailand. Dive into the illustrious world of Thai cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to combine authentic flavors of Thai food from a five-star professional chef. Master traditional cooking techniques while gaining new skills in the kitchen. Cook through a multi-course menu of flavorful Thai...
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Natick
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Signature Chinese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your favorite Chinese dishes at home. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef guides your journey into the classic Chinese kitchen. Using regional ingredients and traditional techniques, you’ll learn tips for balancing the flavors of hot and sour soup, mix batter for homemade scallion pancakes...
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Iconic Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover Portugal’s signature dishes with a world-class chef as your guide. This immersive cooking class showcases signature ingredients and techniques emblematic of Portuguese cuisine. Learn to prepare bright and spicy piri piri chicken and fry crisp potato croquettes. Then, highlight regional ingredients like...
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Parisian Springtime
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add flavors of French bistro to your culinary repertoire. Capture the magic of Paris in the spring with a French cooking class. Cook through a gourmet menu of authentic French cuisine showcasing fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn new culinary skills from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Make...
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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
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