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
Brunch in a Crunch in Boston
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Turn out a fabulous brunch spread without breaking a sweat. No need to stress when putting together a last-minute brunch menu with this hands on cooking class on your agenda. These dishes make it easy to create impressive selections to share with friends and family.
Your expert chef instructor shares pro-level...
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Verified Chef
Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
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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Chef Harold
Serving the Boston area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Delicious Gluten-Free Meal
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Create a new family-favorite that's also gluten-free in this inspired class. In this interactive cooking class, learn to cater a succulent meal for the gluten intolerant palates. Alongside a five-star chef, create a versatile menu to bring home.
Discover the art of pan-searing chicken to juicy perfection and get...
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Verified Chef
Chef Lisa
Brighton (Commonwealth)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
French Steakhouse Team Building
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Immerse your team in the aromas and tastes of Parisian cuisine. Feel transported to France in this engaging team building activity with Chef Gary. Learn French culinary techniques, classic bistro recipes and flavor pairings to French up your team spirit.
As a group, begin with preparations for a refreshing...
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Chef Gary or Resident Chef
Boston (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Savory and Sweet French Staples
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master essential French techniques with these simply elegant recipes. This hands-on cooking class explores timeless French methods with guidance from a world-class chef. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll enhance roasted chicken with herbs, leeks and bacon for a fragrant and flavorful main course. Complement the dish with cheesy pommes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Korean Seoul Food
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Explore the ingredients and cooking techniques of your favorite Korean dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to make several Korean dishes using authentic cooking techniques and fresh ingredients.
Begin by whipping up an appetizer of savory kimchi pancakes. Then, it's time to make the main dish: Korean...
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Chef Melissa
Framingham
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Elevated Dinner Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enhance simple dishes with flavor-boosting tips from a world-class chef. In this technique-driven cooking class, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn to transform staple dishes into a showstopping feast. Guided by the chef, you will craft fragrant garlic chicken to serve with creamy brown butter mashed potatoes and green beans...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Classic Indian Restaurant Favorites
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create your favorite Indian takeout dishes with Chef Shailini. Make your Indian restaurant favorites in this hands-on cooking class under the guidance of Chef Shailini. This ancient and sophisticated cuisine, redolent with fragrant aromas and warm, healing spices, is incredibly delicious as well.
Learn how to...
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Chef Shailini
Lexington
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Vacation - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this family-friendly menu of Italian favorites. This immersive cooking class explores beloved Italian dishes that you can easily recreate at home. With tips from the chef, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn to make homemade fettuccine alfredo and fresh tomato sauce to serve over chicken...
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Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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Classic Japanese Comfort Food
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn to make simple, yet elegant Japanese comfort food with Chef Melissa. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Melissa will teach you how to make three classic Asian comfort foods. She will be your guide as you learn new skills and techniques in order to put together these stunning dishes.
First, whip up a...
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Chef Melissa
Framingham
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Kids Cooking Series
Edible Gnomes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create whimsical wintery gnomes in this festive, family-friendly lesson. This hands-on cooking class designed for all ages teaches classic French techniques with a festive holiday theme. With step-by-step instruction from a world-class chef, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn how to prepare choux pastry dough for traditional cream...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shawn or Resident Chef
Natick
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Boston
Who are cooking classes in Boston suitable for?
Cooking classes in Boston are the perfect setting for cooks of all skills and interests, whether they’re intermediate, advanced or absolute beginners. All you need is a curiosity about cuisine and a passion for learning. Thanks to patient instruction from some of the best chefs in Boston who know how to inspire their students, even novice chefs tackling their very first kitchen challenges can achieve sweet success. The array of specialties and menus appearing in an ever-expanding catalog of opportunities makes it possible for returning students to learn something with each new session on the calendar.
What should I expect during a cooking class in Boston?
When you come to a cooking class in Boston, you can expect to have a good time centered around culinary mastery. Courses run between two and three hours in general. Every session provides the tools and ingredients necessary to create a world-class menu featuring gourmet recipes. Engage in a relaxed lesson led by a five-star chef instructor, one of Boston’s finest, with a passion for showing others how to define their own success in the kitchen. You’ll have a chance to ask questions as you learn and gain expertise on your specific areas of interest. And once you’ve finished cooking, you’ll sit down with your fellow foodies and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
Discover a rich selection of expert-level methods and manners of preparing amazing food in every cooking class Boston has in store. Specialized courses will help you find your place behind the grill or show you how to transform your kitchen in a home bakery. There are sessions in international fare that will introduce you to customs used around the world to achieve the ultimate in regional flavor. And every session includes focused lessons in the proper use of tools, the best ways to prepare ingredients, the preferred techniques for plating and styling your finished creations. Each cooking class in Boston presents its own collection of skills to advance your mastery with every step.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class in Boston?
From gaining an advantage in the kitchen to expanding your collection of specialty recipes, there’s a bounty of benefits of adding 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.
What types of cooking classes in Boston can I choose from?
With cooking classes in Boston, you have a delicious variety of menus and modes to enjoy. Pick a culture or cuisine you’ve always wanted to try and dive in or get in on a specialty that sounds like something you’ll love. Courses focused on global fare from Europe, the Mediterranean and South America are on the menu, as are sessions specializing in baking, vegan comfort food and pasta making. And for occasions that call for a special treat, team building events and family fun classes allow groups to gather and collaborate in memorable culinary experiences in Boston.
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.