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Top Rated Cooking Classes Near

Portland, Maine

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The Chef and The Dish offers private cooking classes via Skype, a video conferencing tool, accessible to people in Portland, Maine. Find yourself immersed in the cultures of Italy, Spain, Japan, and many other international locations. The options are endless when you learn from the best chefs and this experience makes it the perfect stay-at-home date night.

To participate from your location in Portland, ME, is very easy. Simply select the cooking class you would like to attend, and book it online. With over 100 cooking classes Certified Tested by our team your kitchen will be virtually transporting from Portland to Italy, Peru, Morocco or other country with the click of a button. Cooking classes are available for beginners to advanced cooks and unless otherwise noted, use standard kitchen equipment. Once you've picked a class and a date, our assistants will send you a shopping list with everything you need to get before your class time.

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

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Couscous

Filled with spices and vegetables, a true Moroccan Couscous is rich with purpose.  Carefully placed vegetables, rich in simmered sauce, and plentiful in present...

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

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From Morocco

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Portland Community

Makkah Halal Market

Makkah Halal Market is a great local business providing halal and Middle Eastern products. You’ll find authentic, imported goods and a nice selection of spices,...

Harbor Fish

Maine is no stranger to good seafood, which is why you should ensure you’re getting the best of the best. Cue Harbor Fish. This landmark has been around since t...

Pat’s Meat Market

A local, family owned business that has turned into a Deering Center landmark, Pat’s Meat Market is not to be missed. You’ll find highly experienced butchers wh...

La Bodega Latina

This little shop is a great place to find authentic, tasty Latin foods. Though small, they make great use of space and carry a wide range of goods from frozen y...

Veranda Asian Market

Veranda Asian Market is one of the best Asian markets in the area and contains a wide selection of imported goods. You’ll find rows of spices, sauces, snacks, f...

Micucci’s

The only Italian specialty store in Maine, Micucci’s carries a wide array of imported Italian delicacies, even carrying hard to find Sicilian wines. Customer’s ...

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 Portland area.

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