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Top Rated Cooking Classes Near

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Skip the crowded group classes and discover a more personal way to cook. If you’re searching for cooking classes in Philadelphia, PA for an engaging date night, exploring couples cooking classes near you, or looking to refine your kitchen skills from home, The Chef & The Dish delivers a private, fully interactive culinary experience right from your kitchen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What sets our classes apart is that your chef joins you live from the country where the cuisine originates. You might prepare handmade pasta alongside a chef in Italy, master Pad Thai with a chef joining you from Thailand, or explore signature dishes from Mexico, Peru, Spain, Hungary, India, Turkey, New Orleans, and beyond. This one-on-one, real-time format provides a level of authenticity and personal instruction that traditional Philadelphia cooking classes rarely match.

From Center City to Fishtown and across the greater Philadelphia area, food lovers are choosing a more flexible and refined way to learn. Instead of navigating traffic or committing to a crowded classroom, you’ll cook privately with a world-class chef in a live session — building techniques and confidence you’ll carry into every meal.

A Pappardelle Adventure

A Pappardelle Adventure

The centerpiece of the class is learning to craft delicate pappardelle from scratch. The smells of freshly made pappardelle with hearty sausage and earthy mushr...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder is an institution in New England. In certain parts of the region, there are even laws dictating what is constituted as a proper chowder.  And we get it....

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From New England

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A happy accident, Butter Chicken has become one of the most loved Indian dishes worldwide. This modern Indian dish was invented in Delhi in the 1950's. Learn ho...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From India

Empanadas Three Ways

Empanadas Three Ways

Each culture in the world has their version of stuffed dough. And while the origins of empanadas aren't entirely clear, these handheld treats are popular across...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Peru

Red Curry & No Name

Red Curry & No Name

Thailand is famous for its balance of flavours that perfectly combine sweetness, saltiness, a bit of sour and spiciness.  In this fabulous Thai cooking class, y...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Thailand

Ceviche

Ceviche

This Ceviche cooking class is one of the very best examples of tracing culinary footsteps. The earliest inhabitants arrived in modern day Peru what's estimated ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Peru

Salt Baked Fish

Salt Baked Fish

There are few things more impressive than preparing a whole fish, but crust that fish in salt and crack it open with a hammer at the dinner table - and you've g...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Turkey

Seafood Tacos

Seafood Tacos

Come with us as we take you to the gorgeous waters of Mexico.  This class will transport you to warm summer days as you learn how to master tortillas two ways. ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Mexico

Strudel from Scratch

Strudel from Scratch

Apple strudel is known the world over. Layers of flakey baked pastry filled with delicious, warm apple goodness. ⁠The oldest known recipe is from 1697 and is pa...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Hungary

Ravioli

Ravioli

If we could assign only one word to describe ravioli, it would be perfect. We would change nothing, we would add nothing, it's perfect, just as it is. In this e...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Lasagna

Lasagna

Lasagna has a rich history evolving over centuries, with regional variations that highlight the diversity of Italian cuisine. In this extra special Italian cook...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Puttanesca & Polenta

Puttanesca & Polenta

The star of the evening is Puttanesca, a bold and flavorful sauce hailing from Southern Italy. Piquant capers, briny olives, and sun-kissed tomatoes come togeth...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Popular Experiences

Sydney Lambert

My husband and I took the Chicken Tinga class with Chef Andres and highly recommend it! It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten and Andres was such a joy. He was so knowledgeable and incredibly down-to-earth.

Jada Amber

The Chef and The Dish was an AhMazingly fun experience for the hubster and I! We cooked with Chef Lucia, who was fun, vibrant, knowledgeable, personable and sweet!!! The food came out just like Chef Lucia’s, and it taste just as great too! Must do this again

Riley Dandy

The Chef & The Dish fell nothing short of phenomenal. Such a personal and authentic experience! Chef Carlotta, our lovely guide, showed us around Naples in such a beautiful way! We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. The food was outstanding, as was the wine and the company. Absolutely recommend this for anyone who loves good food and having fun in the kitchen. It made us beginners feel like total professionals. We will keep this with us forever!

Praise From The Philadelphia Community

Cardena’s Tap Room

After a visit to Cardena’s, you’ll never settle for supermarket oil and vinegar again. Founded by Carlos and Laurissa Cardenas in 2013, this store is rooted in...

Reading Terminal Market

On the hunt for more than just Spanish delicacies? Well you’re in luck, because Reading Terminal Market hosts an incredible variety of shops ranging from Caribb...

A Taste of Spain

Located in Reading Terminal Market, this store prides itself on being a window into Spain. Here you can find a great variety of imported products and Spanish de...

Sue’s

If you’re on the hunt for fresh fruit and veg, look no further than Sue’s. Quality at its finest, the crew at Sue’s hand selects its produce from wholesalers ev...

Maido! A Marketplace of Japan

With everything from new and trendy snacks straight from Japan to kitchen staples, Maido is an excellent place to not only get your shopping done, but feel tran...

Claudio Specialty Foods

This staple Italian market has been serving Philadelphia for over 60 years. In fact it has been family owned and operated since it all began in the 1950’s, with...

Local Markets, Great Ingredients

Shopping is part of the fun of our cooking classes. Once your cooking class is booked, your Kitchen Assistant provides your Shopping List. The Chef & The Dish recommends these markets and speciality grocery shops for the most authentic culinary experience in the Philadelphia area.

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