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Private Bagel Baking + History Class with 3 Michelin Star-Trained Chef

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Everyone loves baking with a professional! In this class, students will learn how to make their own bagel. As the dough is rising, students will learn the bagel's heritage and history. They will leave with world-class yummy food, an unforgettable experience, and pride, confidence, and a feeling of accomplishment of doing it together. They will also leave feeling better connected to the remarkable story of the bagel and its predecessor. All materials will be provided for making the food. Recipes for both, step-by-step instructions, and a history summary will be provided afterwards digitally via a PDF.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Where else can you be trained by one of the world's best chefs?

  • The team has its own training kitchen, or can come to yours with the necessary equipment

  • Bagels, Bagels, BAGELS!!!!

About this experience partner:

Beacon Hill Bakery is probably Boston's best hush-hush bakery. The executive chef trained in the innovation kitchen at El Celler de Can Roca, a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, twice named World's Best Restaurant, and their team specializes in baking luxury Polish pastries. Taught at Harvard annually, this private baking class is available only for clients on the bakery's private list, select luxury residences in Boston, and wedding parties. A must for any foodie and a perfect once-in-a-lifetime private event.

Additional information:

  • Because of the executive chef's calendar, baking classes must be scheduled at least 1 month in advance

  • No cancellations are possible within 2 weeks of the baking class

Provided by Beacon Hill Bakery

Joined November 2025

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Location

Boston, MA

175 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do I need to schedule the private class?

We require private classes to be scheduled at least 1 month in advance. We try to work with clients and make exceptions when possible, but we are limited by the executive chef's calendar.

Is the class at home or in a private kitchen?

Both options are available. Some folks prefer us to come to them; others prefer a space that is just for baking that they travel to. Regardless, we provide all the materials and the clean up.

What times are available for the class?

We have run classes starting as early as 7am and classes starting as late as 6:30pm. We try to work with the calendars of clients.

How long are classes?

120 minutes, on the dot! By that time, you will have learned how to make extraordinary bagels and you will be eating them with smoked salmon and schmear!

Is there a limit to the number of participants?

If using our training kitchen as the location, we cannot accommodate more than 12 students. If we are coming to you, then the cap should be what is reasonable for your space. Generally, a class above 16 students will require 2 stoves and 2 ovens. We generally recommend that classes be kept to under 12 students.

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Do you bring toppings for the bagels?

Yes - we bring everything, the toppings, the smoked salmon, the schmear. You just bring an appetite and an eagerness to bake!