Cooking and Baking Classes in the Boston Area

Cooking classes are very popular in the Boston area.  This is not surprising because cooking is one of the life skills we all can use on a daily basis.  There is always more to learn no matter what level you are at and the beauty is, you can actually eat and share the results of your labor.

Cooking classes generally last about 2-3 hours and come as demonstrations or as hands-on sessions.  Some classes are online but many are now in-person. Most classes include the cost of materials . Beginner classes are a great idea when you are just starting out because you will walk away with a lot of the basic skills for learning yourself.  Advanced cooking classes can take you into exotic places with ethnic cuisines such as French, Indian, Japanese or Korean.

Complementing your cooking skills, Wine classes are available at many different levels, from basic wine and cheese skills for everyday use to the highest levels of expertise in the art of wine. 

Image Class Class Date Price Specifics Location
A Middle Eastern Brunch Feast *In-Person* *NEW* A Middle Eastern Brunch Feast *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-04-2025 $105.00 Saturday 11am-2pm. Oct. 4. The cost of tuition inc Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Guess the Grape! A Blind Wine Tasting Game Night *In-Person* *NEW* Guess the Grape! A Blind Wine Tasting Game Night *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-06-2025 $100.00 Monday, 5-7pm. Oct. 6. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Crafting Caramels: From Sugar to Sweet Treats *In-Person* *NEW* Crafting Caramels: From Sugar to Sweet Treats *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-06-2025 $95.00 Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 6. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Cake Decorating Cake Decorating Oct-07-2025 $95.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
From Pecorino to Parmigiano: Cheeses of Italy From Pecorino to Parmigiano: Cheeses of Italy Oct-08-2025 $75.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 8, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Conversational Chinese Conversational Chinese Oct-08-2025 $165.00 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM , W , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Date Night: Cocktails and Connections *In-Person* *NEW* Date Night: Cocktails and Connections *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-08-2025 $170.00 Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 8. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Vibrant Plates: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone *In-Person* *NEW* Vibrant Plates: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-09-2025 $115.00 Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 9 The cost of tuition includ Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Culinary Skills & Techniques *In-Person* Basic Culinary Skills & Techniques *In-Person* Oct-09-2025 $475.00 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 23. The cost of tui Cambridge Center for Adult Education
A Taste of Thai Cooking A Taste of Thai Cooking Oct-09-2025 $105.00 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM , Th , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Historical Tour & Dinner in Chinatown *Offsite* Historical Tour & Dinner in Chinatown *Offsite* Oct-12-2025 $110.00 Sunday, 11am-3pm. Oct. 12. The cost of tuition inc Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Twist & Taste: Challah, Rugelach & Mandel Delights Twist & Taste: Challah, Rugelach & Mandel Delights Oct-14-2025 $95.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Cake Decorating Cake Decorating Oct-15-2025 $85.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 15, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Drinking Down Under: Wines of Australia & New Zealand Drinking Down Under: Wines of Australia & New Zealand Oct-15-2025 $85.00 Mill Cafe, Wednesday, Oct 15, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Cooking with Cast Iron *In-Person* Cooking with Cast Iron *In-Person* Oct-15-2025 $115.00 Wednesday 6-9pm. Oct. 15. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Date Night: Create Your Own Chocolate Bars *In-Person* *NEW* Date Night: Create Your Own Chocolate Bars *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-17-2025 $170.00 Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 17. The cost of tuition includ Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Craft Cocktails 101 *In-Person* Craft Cocktails 101 *In-Person* Oct-20-2025 $95.00 Monday, 6-8pm. Oct. 20. The cost of tuition includ Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Homestyle Indian Cooking Homestyle Indian Cooking Oct-21-2025 $95.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 21, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
All About Chocolate Art *In-Person* All About Chocolate Art *In-Person* Oct-22-2025 $90.00 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 22 The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Sushi for Beginners *In-Person* Sushi for Beginners *In-Person* Oct-23-2025 $115.00 Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 23. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Sip or Treat: Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing *In-Person* *NEW* Sip or Treat: Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-23-2025 $105.00 Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 23. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Gujarati Flavors: Indian Cooking Gujarati Flavors: Indian Cooking Oct-28-2025 $115.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Halloween Cupcake Design Halloween Cupcake Design Oct-29-2025 $69.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Oct 29, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Brew Like a Viking *In-Person* *NEW* Brew Like a Viking *In-Person* *NEW* Oct-29-2025 $100.00 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 29. The cost of tuition inc Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Cinema Kitchen Cinema Kitchen Oct-31-2025 $360.00 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , F , weeks Newton Community Education
Laminated Doughs: Croissants *In-Person* Laminated Doughs: Croissants *In-Person* Nov-01-2025 $110.00 Saturday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 1. The cost of tuition in Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Laminated Doughs: Puff Pastry *In-Person* Laminated Doughs: Puff Pastry *In-Person* Nov-02-2025 $95.00 Sunday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 2. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Vietnamese Street Food *In-Person* Vietnamese Street Food *In-Person* Nov-02-2025 $115.00 Sunday, 4-7pm. Nov. 2. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Baking Skills & Techniques *In-Person* *NEW* Basic Baking Skills & Techniques *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-03-2025 $325.00 4 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 3. The cost of tuiti Cambridge Center for Adult Education
An Exploration of Scotch Whisky *In-Person* An Exploration of Scotch Whisky *In-Person* Nov-04-2025 $95.00 Tuesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 4. The cost of tuition covers Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Sushi for Beginners Sushi for Beginners Nov-05-2025 $95.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Nov 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
A Culinary Tour of H-Mart and Cooking Class A Culinary Tour of H-Mart and Cooking Class Nov-06-2025 $55.00 2 meetings, Class Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Wine Tasting: A Beginner?s Sampler *In-Person* Wine Tasting: A Beginner?s Sampler *In-Person* Nov-07-2025 $180.00 2 Fridays, 6-8pm. Nov. 7 & 14. The cost of tuition Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Asian Steamed Bao Asian Steamed Bao Nov-08-2025 $55.00 Online, Saturday, Nov 8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Chocolate Tour of the South End Chocolate Tour of the South End Nov-08-2025 $59.00 TBD, Saturday, Nov 8, 2:30 - 4:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Zero Proof: Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Zero Proof: Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-09-2025 $90.00 Sunday, 2-4pm. Nov. 9. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Artisan Bread Baking *In-Person* *NEW* Artisan Bread Baking *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-16-2025 $100.00 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Feast of The Seven Fishes *In-Person* Feast of The Seven Fishes *In-Person* Nov-18-2025 $115.00 Tuesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 18. The cost of tuition inclu Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Wines of Portugal Wines of Portugal Nov-20-2025 $65.00 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM , Th , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread *In-Person* *NEW* Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-20-2025 $115.00 Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 20 The cost of tuition inclu Cambridge Center for Adult Education
The Story of the Fortified Wines of the World *In-Person* *NEW* The Story of the Fortified Wines of the World *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-20-2025 $100.00 Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 20. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Bake & Brunch: Sweet and Savory Morning Bakes *In-Person* *NEW* Bake & Brunch: Sweet and Savory Morning Bakes *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-23-2025 $95.00 Sunday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 23. The cost of tuition inc Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Beyond Wheat: Exploring Southeast Asian Noodles *In-Person* *NEW* Beyond Wheat: Exploring Southeast Asian Noodles *In-Person* *NEW* Nov-25-2025 $115.00 Tuesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 25. The cost of tuition inclu Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Deck the Cookies: Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Deck the Cookies: Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Dec-02-2025 $95.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Tu , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Comfort Food Classics with a Twist Comfort Food Classics with a Twist Dec-02-2025 $95.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Dec 2, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Warming Winter Soups *In-Person* Warming Winter Soups *In-Person* Dec-02-2025 $100.00 Tuesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 2. The cost of tuition includ Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Creating Your Perfect Holiday Cookie Box Creating Your Perfect Holiday Cookie Box Dec-03-2025 $85.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:45 - 8:45 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Holiday Cookie Baking Party *In-Person* *NEW* Holiday Cookie Baking Party *In-Person* *NEW* Dec-03-2025 $95.00 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 3. The cost of tuition incl Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Chocolate for the Holidays: Tips, Tricks, & Tastes *In-Person* *NEW* Chocolate for the Holidays: Tips, Tricks, & Tastes *In-Person* *NEW* Dec-04-2025 $90.00 Thursday 6-8pm Dec. 4. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Exceptional Dessert Wines of the World *In-Person* *NEW* Exceptional Dessert Wines of the World *In-Person* *NEW* Dec-04-2025 $100.00 Thursday, 6-8pm. Dec. 4. The cost of tuition inclu Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Harvard Square Chocolate Tour Harvard Square Chocolate Tour Dec-06-2025 $49.00 TBD, Saturday, Dec 6, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
A Taste of Thai Cooking A Taste of Thai Cooking Dec-09-2025 $95.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Dec 9, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Christmas Cookie Decorating Christmas Cookie Decorating Dec-10-2025 $85.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Dec 10, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Date Night: A Taste of Southern Spain *In-Person* Date Night: A Taste of Southern Spain *In-Person* Dec-12-2025 $200.00 Friday 6-9pm. Dec. 12. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Chinese Noodles *In-Person* Chinese Noodles *In-Person* Dec-13-2025 $105.00 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
More than Mala: Sichuan Cooking *In-Person* *NEW* More than Mala: Sichuan Cooking *In-Person* *NEW* Dec-13-2025 $105.00 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Chinese Steamed Bao *In-Person* Chinese Steamed Bao *In-Person* Dec-14-2025 $105.00 Sunday, 1-4pm. Dec 14. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Cupcake Decorating with Buttercream Basic Cupcake Decorating with Buttercream Dec-15-2025 $70.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Basic Knife Skills *In-Person* Basic Knife Skills *In-Person* Dec-15-2025 $115.00 Monday 6-9pm. Dec. 15. The cost of tuition include Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Hand-Pulled Noodles from Scratch Hand-Pulled Noodles from Scratch Dec-16-2025 $70.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Feast of The Seven Fishes *In-Person* Feast of The Seven Fishes *In-Person* Dec-16-2025 $115.00 Tuesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 18. The cost of tuition inclu Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Homemade Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen *IN-PERSON* *NEW* Homemade Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen *IN-PERSON* *NEW* Dec-17-2025 $90.00 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 17. The cost of tuition inc Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Cold Weather Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Cold Weather Cocktails *In-Person* *NEW* Dec-18-2025 $95.00 Thursday, 6-8pm. Dec. 18. The cost of tuition cove Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Drunken Victorian Britain: Drink Map History & Beer Tasting *In-Person* Drunken Victorian Britain: Drink Map History & Beer Tasting *In-Person* Dec-21-2025 $95.00 Sunday, 2-4pm. Dec. 21. The cost of tuition includ Cambridge Center for Adult Education