Tip: Book the hands-on fresh pasta class for the full kitchen tour; demo-only sessions move faster but you do not roll dough. Group rates for parties of six.
Selfup Boston runs a three-hour hands-on Italian cooking class downtown taught by Chef Gary Gianchetti, a Cape Cod native with over 15 years cooking in North.
Tip: Book at least a week ahead for weekend slots; the BYOB-friendly downtown location makes it an easy walk from South Station.
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts on Mass Ave near Porter Square has run recreational cooking classes in Cambridge since 1974. Three-hour evening classes.
Tip: Three-hour evening classes start at 18:30 weekdays. Closed-toe shoes required; the kitchens are professional working spaces.
south-endWed-Thu 16:00-20:00, Fri 12:00-20:00, Sat 11:00-20:00
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.
Tip: Bottomless Dumplings nights add a tasting after the class. Book on the website three weeks ahead; weekend classes fill first.