Cambridge School of Culinary Arts on Mass Ave near Porter Square has run recreational cooking classes in Cambridge since 1974. Three-hour evening classes; pasta-making, croissant, knife-skills the favourites.
Tip: Three-hour evening classes start at 18:30 weekdays. Closed-toe shoes required; the kitchens are professional working spaces.
Address: 2020 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, Boston
Irene Li's Mei Mei runs dumpling-making classes at the South Boston dumpling factory since 2023. Two-hour hands-on session, you fold and steam your own dumplings; James Beard Award 2022 chef.
Tip: Bottomless Dumplings nights add a tasting after the class. Book on the website three weeks ahead; weekend classes fill first.
Barbara Lynch founded Stir Cooking School on Waltham Street in Boston's South End in 2007. Recreational classes and chef-led dinners. Survived the 2024 Barbara Lynch Collective closures.
Tip: Hands-on classes 18:30 weeknights; the seafood class is the under-booked pick. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Boston Public Market's Demonstration Kitchen on Hanover Street runs vendor-led cooking classes in Boston since 2015. The Market vendors teach seasonal New England menus; one to two hours.
Tip: Vendor-led classes are usually under $50, shorter format than the chef schools. Book on the website; popular winter classes fill fast.
Mamma Maria on North Square runs evening Italian pasta cooking classes in Boston's North End by reservation since 2018. Hand-cut pasta, sauce-making, a four-course dinner with wine pairing afterward.
Tip: Classes run Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only; book six weeks ahead. The pasta class includes dinner with wine pairings.
