Understanding spices—how to source, store, and blend them—can elevate everyday cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. Ana will guide you through the essentials, sharing her must-have spice blends and expert tips. We’ll explore the flavors of dukkah and za’atar, tasting them alongside great olive oil and fresh bread. You'll also discover some of Sofra’s signature spices, including urfa, nigella, sumac, and dried mint. Enjoy an evening of flavor exploration with snacks and wine. Includes a take-home spice kit!

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $90

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Sofra welcomes special guests Alyssa and Teddy Applebaum of Elmendorf Baking Supplies for an evening dedicated to fresh-milled local flour. In addition to running their retail store, they have developed an in-house milling program that supports local farms and a bakery / café that highlights the exceptional quality of regional grains. Their work has fostered a thriving community of local bakers striving to incorporate more nutritious and flavorful wheat into their baked goods. Guests will have the chance to sample and watch them demonstrate some of their signature items, including a savory handpie with summer veggies, blueberry streusel muffin, and lemon thyme cornmeal scone—each made with flour freshly milled at their Cambridge shop.

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $125

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Please note that this is a different format from our traditional cooking classes!

Köy, which means "village" in Turkish, is the name of Baran and Serdar’s food-importing business. The two met while working together at Sofra Bakery in Cambridge and took a bold leap of faith to start their own venture, bringing high-quality Turkish ingredients to the U.S. Köy specializes in importing unique, essential ingredients from Turkey. Three of their staples—organic bulgur wheat, red pepper paste, and tomato paste—have become indispensable in our kitchen. And there’s a fourth ingredient we’re obsessed with: a truly special pistachio paste. The ingredients they source have had a real impact on the food we serve. Join us for a special Turkish feast—an exclusive evening and a rare event at Sofra!

MENU:
Melon & Feta
Heirloom Tomato Dolma kisir, hot pepper labne
Turlu Turlu
Imam Bayaldi stuffed eggplant with summer vegetables, crumbled sujuk
Stuffed Peppers with bulgur, pinenuts & currants
Lamb Adana Kebob corn ezme, biberli bread
Pistachio Baklava with kaymak & pistachio butterfingers

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $120

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Events are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class or event? If you know which item you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the date of the event to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own, we have gift vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Join us as we welcome Ari, founder of Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor and author of over a dozen books. He’ll be sharing insights from his latest work, Life Lessons I Learned from Being a Line Cook, in a special live interview. Enjoy snacks and wines as we listen in on this engaging conversation.

Come hear Ari’s reflections and his uplifting perspective on an industry that teaches us not only about food and service, but also about one another—and how we thrive through collaboration and teamwork. This chapbook offers inspiring insights into how the restaurant world has shaped his life for the better. Includes a copy of Ari’s book, Life Lessons I Learned from Being a Line Cook!

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $50

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Events are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class or event? If you know which item you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the date of the event to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own, we have gift vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Southern Italian cuisine is all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and simple, rustic cooking. This region is known for its love of olive oil, seafood, hearty vegetables, and a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ana has always loved traveling to southern Italy to explore the Arab influences in many dishes, particularly in Sicily. These recipes are inspired by some of her recent trips: cauliflower & walnut puree, braised fennel with pancetta & mint, polpette di lupo with ricotta & tomato, swordfish scallopini with tomato, olives & currants

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $145

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Ok corn lovers—this one is for you! Corn isn’t just for the cob—it's a superstar ingredient that can be grilled, puréed, baked, caramelized, and even turned into dessert! In this fun and flavorful class, we’ll celebrate all things corn and explore its incredible versatility in both sweet and savory dishes. Recipes include: corn hummus with zhoug & feta, grilled shrimp with corn and tomato plaki, corn & peach biscuits, AND caramelized crème brûlée

Instructors:
Maura Kilpatrick, Pastry Chef/Owner
Pri Paige, Executive Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Join us as we welcome acclaimed chef and author Sami Tamimi for a special event celebrating his latest cookbook, Boustany. This book takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the food of Sami’s homeland, Palestine, offering a fresh perspective on beloved dishes. Each recipe is paired with the personal stories and traditions that shaped it — a tribute to the flavors of his childhood and the love his grandparents poured into their garden.

We’ll kick off the evening with a casual Q&A with Ana and Sami, giving us a chance to hear about the inspiration behind the book. Then, enjoy a buffet-style tasting featuring dishes from the book, prepared by the chefs at Sofra: Green beans, leek & tomato, carrots with tamarind & mint, fried eggplant m’atabbal, lentil fatteh, fried haloumi with purslane salad, ouzi phyllo parcels, pan-fried turmeric bread, chocolate date bars and sumac roast plums with cardamom cream.

Your ticket includes a signed copy of the book.

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $85

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Events are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class or event? If you know which item you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the date of the event to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own, we have gift vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

While Turkey may not be famous for a wide variety of pasta dishes, it is home to mantı—tiny, delicate dumplings stuffed with spiced meat and served with a rich yogurt sauce. The art of making mantı is both competitive and symbolic; the smaller the dumplings, the more skill and care the cook requires. In this class, we’ll introduce you to some classic Turkish pasta preparations and explore the incredible variety of yogurts that play a starring role in these dishes. Unlike Western-style pasta, Turkish pasta is often paired with yogurt, butter, and walnuts instead of heavy cream-based sauces—making it light, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Ana will demonstrate the following dishes: Eriste with arugula, tomato, yogurt sauce & walnuts, Manti with tomato, brown butter, sumac, lazy noodles with beef, sweet corn, and buttered pinenuts, and tomato-orzo pilaf

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Simit is our signature breakfast bread and a beloved street food in Turkey. It resembles a bagel but is thinner with a wider center. Making simit is a team effort at Sofra—we gather around the table to shape, twist & chat. This is our first hands-on class, and we’re thrilled to invite you into the kitchen! Join Chef Maura as she guides you through making simit from start to finish—mixing and shaping the dough, proofing, and baking it both traditionally shaped and in a delicious stuffed variation with feta, za’atar & almonds. We’ll provide snacks, beverages, and aprons and send you home with your simit—just bring your enthusiasm for baking. Please wear close-toed, anti-slip shoes to navigate the bakery safely!

Instructor: Maura Kilpatrick, Pastry Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $130

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location. We'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Join Chef Ana for a cooking demonstration inspired by her recent journey to Türkiye’s Black Sea region! Known for its rich, hearty mountain cuisine, this area boasts specialties like crispy stuffed flatbreads (gözleme), delicate dumplings (manti), and world-renowned hazelnuts, along with its prized heirloom einkorn wheat. Here’s what Chef Ana will demonstrate: spinach & three cheese gözleme, bulgur pilaf with greens, yogurt, & hazelnuts, half and half manti with yogurt and walnuts

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Chef Pri is fresh off a delicious trip to Thessaloniki, Metsovo, and Pella, and she’s excited to share the unforgettable flavors she discovered! Unlike its southern counterpart, Northern Greek cuisine fully embraces its love for savory pies and bold spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cumin, drawing inspiration from Ottoman and Balkan traditions. Come hungry and leave inspired — here’s what Chef Pri will demonstrate: fava dip with caramelized onions & capers, Metsovo-style spinach & cornmeal pie, cabbage-carrot salad, and lamb youvetsi with orzo, tomato & graviera cheese.  

Instructor: Pri Paige, Executive Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Join us for a special evening with Claire Cheney, founder of Curio Spice and dear friend of Sofra, as we raise awareness and funds for the Women’s Rose Cooperative of the Mgoun Valley.

Please note that this is a different format from our traditional cooking classes!

Since founding Curio Spice in 2015, Claire has worked to source spices directly from farmers and amplify their stories through her beautiful, unique blends. On this night, she’ll share her deep connection to the women of the Rose Cooperative, including a short film about their lives and work. She’ll also speak about the impact of climate change—how drought and flooding are threatening their livelihoods—and what we can do to help sustain and preserve their farming and cultural traditions.

The chefs at Sofra are preparing a vibrant feast inspired by Moroccan flavors and rose petals. All proceeds from the evening will go directly to support the Rose Cooperative.

We’ll also be raffling off handmade Moroccan goods—don’t miss it!

MENU:

Moroccan carrot salad, rose harissa, hazelnut dukkah
Zaalouk—smoky eggplant with tomato
Stuffed dates—goat cheese, almond, apricot, cilantro
Cheese briouats, rose harissa and honey
Lamb briouats, ras el hanout spice
Strawberry & beet salad—fennel, almond, orange blossom-honey vinaigrette
Batbout—semolina pita bread
Chicken tagine, spring peas, leeks, apricot, preserved lemon, spring herbs
Saffron couscous, pistachios
Bisteeya au lait & Moroccan donuts—white chocolate cremeux, rhubarb rose jam

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $250

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Events are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class or event? If you know which item you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the date of the event to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own, we have gift vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and their customers. As a CSA member, you share both the risks and the delicious rewards of farming in New England. In return, you receive a weekly box filled with the freshest seasonal harvest.

Join Sofra’s Executive Chef, Pri Paige, as she unpacks a couple of Siena Farms’ CSA boxes and demonstrates how to improvise, prepare, store, and preserve the bounty. She’ll be joined by a member of the Siena Farms team, who will offer insights into the spring season and the care that goes into growing the vibrant vegetables for each box.

Recipes include—BBQ Bok choy and warm lentil salad, spring Fattoush salad with cucumbers, radish, beets, and lemon-pomegranate dressing, mushroom beyti with spinach, tomato, yogurt and brown butter

Instructor: Pri Paige, Executive Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Join us as we welcome author and Seed + Mill founder Rachel Simons—Sofra’s dear friend—to celebrate her new cookbook, SESAME!

Rachel and her partners launched Seed + Mill with the goal of bringing tahini and halva into the spotlight, highlighting their incredible taste, nutrition, and versatility. In SESAME, Rachel shares a diverse selection of delicious recipes that showcase sesame in its three most common forms: sees, oil, and tahini.

During the event, Rachel will demonstrate how to make a pistachio feta dip and tahini lime broccoli salad, share her journey of building Seed + Mill, discuss her passion for feeding people and fostering human connection, and her love letter to the seed that started it all.

Then, enjoy a buffet-style tasting featuring recipes from SESAME, prepared by the chefs at Sofra:  carrot tahini dip, sesame focaccia, tahini lime broccoli salad, a hearty bowl of ancient grains, roasted radishes, and sweets including halva cakes, chocolate tahini tarts, and thumbprint cookies. Your ticket includes a signed copy of SESAME and a bottle of Seed + Mill tahini!

Instructors:
Rachel Simons, Founder of Seed + Mill
Maura Kilpatrick, Owner/Pastry Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $85

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Get tips on buying and preparing fish and brush up on cooking methods like roasting, searing, caramelizing, wrapping, and stuffing -- all of which incorporate a host of rich and flavorful species. Chef Ana Sortun will demonstrate some seafood specialties like: halibut in grape leaves with sorrel butter, scallops with lentils, Persian lime, sweet potato & zhoug; Gulf of Maine grey sole roulade, tomato orzo, golden raisins, capers; and Arctic Char chraimeh with fennel and olive puree.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. We ask for at least a week's notice for any cancellations in order to allow us to fill extra spots from our waitlist.  If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email classes@sofrabakery.com.  Thank you for your understanding!  

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Easter is a time of celebration and renewal. While the holiday is observed differently around the world, a shared tradition is the array of special breads and sweets that reflect each culture's unique heritage. Sofra’s Easter traditions draw inspiration from classic Greek and Turkish cuisines, with a modern twist.

In this class, you’ll learn to prepare beloved traditional dishes like tsoureki (braided bread flavored with mastic and mahlab), ma’amoul (stuffed cookies filled with walnuts and marzipan), and our luxurious sesame caramel carrot cake.

A note about our dessert classes: In addition to the recipes above, you’ll also enjoy a light savory meal. And don’t worry when your sweet tooth gets satisfied - we will send you home with leftovers to enjoy later!

Instructor: Maura Kilpatrick, Owner/Pastry Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $130

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations in order to fill any extra spots from our waitlist. If cancellation occurs at least 72 hours in advance, we are able to save your credit for a future class. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will not result in a credit. Classes may be transferred to another recipient or class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Get tips on buying and preparing fish and brush up on cooking methods like roasting, searing, caramelizing, wrapping, and stuffing -- all of which incorporate a host of rich and flavorful species. Chef Ana Sortun will demonstrate some seafood specialties like: halibut in grape leaves with sorrel butter, scallops with lentils, Persian lime, sweet potato & zhoug; Gulf of Maine grey sole roulade, tomato orzo, golden raisins, capers; and Arctic Char chraimeh with fennel and olive puree.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $140

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations in order to fill any extra spots from our waitlist. If cancellation occurs at least 72 hours in advance, we are able to save your credit for a future class. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will not result in a credit. Classes may be transferred to another recipient or class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

At the heart of Moroccan cooking are bold and fragrant spices. Ingredients like saffron, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and ras el hanout—a signature spice blend—create a masterful balance of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors. Delicate accents such as orange blossom water, preserved lemons, and fresh mint bring unexpected brightness and depth to many dishes.

Chef Ana will demonstrate a selection of Moroccan recipes, showcasing these exquisite flavors: beef kefta tagine with egg and cilantro; pea couscous with preserved lemon, harira soup; and chicken and swiss chard briouat with orange blossom.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

When you think of Turkish food, you may envision the spectacular array of small plates known as meze, savory pastries filled with lamb and vegetables, stuffed vegetables, crispy stuffed flatbreads or grilled kebobs. Turkish cooking is all of this and so much more. Chef Ana will discuss essential ingredients like red pepper paste, sumac, pomegranate molasses & maras chiles. You’ll taste and take home several of her classic recipes, including topik (stuffed potato hummus with pinenuts, currants, and tahini sauce); muhammara with apple, watermelon radish, and herbs; and lamb borek with tomato brown butter sauce, garlic yogurt, sumac, and spoons salad.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

In Middle Eastern cultures, bread holds deep symbolic meaning, representing life, sustenance, and hospitality. It is often shared among family and friends, with the act of breaking bread together signifying unity and togetherness. The tradition of making bread is a cherished ritual, passed down through generations—a labor of love that connects people to their heritage.

At Sarma, the breads reflect the same ethos as the restaurant: a playful and unique twist on the classics. In this class, you’ll learn recipes created by pastry chef Tess Cunningham, including sweet potato challah, scallion malawach, and falafel crackers. Most notably, Tess will share the recipe for Sarma’s iconic black sea cornbread!

Instructor: Tess Cunningham, Pastry Chef at Sarma

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $130

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

This season, lean on your pantry and root cellar to enrich your cooking with bold, comforting flavors. Utilize whole grains, beans, legumes, and preserved ingredients like pomegranate molasses along with some favorite spice blends to warm up your winter.  

Ana will demonstrate two of her favorite soups: chicken and yogurt soup with toasted vermicelli and spicy red lentil soup infused with Turkish spices, in addition to chicken in a clay pot with baharat spice, parsnips and leeks, and kushari—a beloved Egyptian-style rice pilaf.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Chef Ana will be demonstrating a non-yeasted dough, called yufka, similar to a very stretchy tortilla. This is the dough we prepare at Sofra for all of our stuffed flatbreads. We stuff them with vegetable or meat fillings and carefully fold, roll, layer, and assemble so that the result is a perfect ration of flavored bread, condiments, vegetables, and/or meat. Chef Ana will be working from her cookbook, Soframiz and making signature items like lamb and pistachio katmer, red lentil durum, za’atar and labne manoushe, and walnut hummus.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Owner/Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

In this class, you’ll see why everyone saves room for dessert at Oleana! Pastry Chef Nik Mastalerz, known as the restaurant's dessert wizard, uses filo to create many of his signature sweets. Filo is more than just an ingredient for baklava; it's the foundation of several traditional Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean dishes. You’ll learn how to handle and store filo, and how to combine it with various fillings and caramels to create flaky, indulgent desserts perfect for Valentine’s Day–or any day! Nik will demonstrate his version of bougatsa (chocolate banana semolina pudding with coffee caramel), pistachio katmer with satsuma frozen yogurt, and a filo tart with date custard and pomegranate caramel.

A note about our dessert classes: In addition to the recipes above, you’ll also enjoy a light savory meal. And don’t worry when your sweet tooth gets satisfied - we will send you home with leftovers to enjoy later!

Instructor: Nik Mastalerz, Pastry Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $130

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

We ask for at least 72 hour notice for all cancellations. Cancellation with 24 hours notice or less will result in 50% charge of the total cost of the ticket.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Throughout the Middle East, meze are a common way to start a meal. Like Spain’s tapas,enjoying meze involves sharing many small plates of food with friends and family for a sampling of all kinds of flavors and ingredients. The point of eating this way is to make the experience at the table last as long as possible, allowing time to sip and share thoughts. Spice and herb combinations are the secret to giving these little dishes their big flavors without making them heavy. Chef de Cuisine Pri Paige will demonstrate how to make gigante beans with green olives, beet muhammara, and beef kofte with cacik sauce.

Instructor: Pri Paige, Executive Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

From luscious vegetable-based sauces, to those that are rich and creamy made with nuts – the traditional Mediterranean diet features all kinds of delicious dips, condiments and sauces. The right sauce, in fact, makes all the difference between a good dish and a fabulous one. Chef Ana will demonstrate how her favorite 7 sauces can be layered, mixed, and matched alongside a perfectly roasted chicken and head of cauliflower. Chef Ana’s recipes include hot pepper labne, zhoug, tahina, toum, tarator and chermoula.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Chef/Owner

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $130

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Some of the best-tasting food around the world can be had on the street.  Istanbul is a goldmine of culinary variety. On a recent trip to Turkey, Chef Pri was inspired by the quality of the creations that she tasted on the streets, from fragrant spices to perfect flavor combinations.  Here are the recipes that Chef Pri has recreated, inspired by the vibrant and diverse street food scene in Istanbul, bringing a taste of Turkey to your own kitchen. Recipes include mussel dolma, lamejun and spicy kofte wrap. Chef Maura will demonstrate how to make yufka dough and her favorite street snack: simit.

Instructors:
Pri Paige, Executive Chef
Maura Kilpatrick, Owner/Pastry Chef

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

This is the time of year to dig into our local root cellars – there’s a diverse array of root vegetables to explore, from familiar options like carrots and sweet potatoes to the more exotic varieties like the Macomber turnip and sunchokes. Each brings its unique flavor and texture to the table. Chef Pri is going demonstrate some favorite root recipes like turnip hazelnut soup, celery root & apple tablouleh and sweet potato dolma with lamb.

Instructor: Pri Paige, Chef de Cuisine

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

All of our cooking classes are held in our Allston location and are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking—and we'll send you home with all of the recipes from class!  

If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. 

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient or another class upon request.

Looking to gift a class? If you know which class you’d like to gift, register with your name and email address — we’ll be in touch before the class to get the gift recipient's name. If you’d prefer the gift recipient selects their own class, we have class vouchers — please contact classes@sofrabakery.com to purchase. Thank you for thinking of us for your gift!

Executive Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick is joined by honey enthusiast Nikki Menounos Daigel of Portoula for a class about one of Greece’s specialty products – forest honey. Distinct from the more common blossom honey, forest honey is produced when bees collect secretions from the bark of certain tree species.  Combined with the country’s long, dry summers, mild winters, and rich biodiversity, the resulting honey is unmatched in flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits. Portoula honey pairs perfectly with Chef Maura’s desserts, including Melomakarona (Greek Christmas cookies), Sesame Tahini Baklava rolls, and Melopita (traditional honey pie/cheesecake).

A note about our dessert classes: In addition to the recipes above, you’ll also enjoy a light savory meal. And don’t worry when your sweet tooth gets satisfied – we will send you home with leftovers to enjoy later!

Instructors:
Maura Kilpatrick, Owner and Pastry Chef
Nikki Menounos Daigel, Portoula

Location:
Sofra Allston / 210 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02134

Tickets: $135

Recognized by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural heritage and now firmly rooted in science, the traditional Mediterranean diet has inspired Americans to incorporate ingredients like olive oil into their daily cooking. Over the last ten years, we have come to understand that, like wine and other traditional foods, there is a whole world of olive oil—full of varietals, styles, aromatics, and markers of excellence. Olive oil is more than just a good fat to cook with: it’s an ingredient that adds acidity, notes of peppery spice, vegetal flavors and fruitiness to any dish.  We’ll taste a few different oils and Chef Ana will demonstrate 4 easy sauces. Recipes include: olives & za’atar, carrot tershi, ezme & baked feta with walnut & sesame, raisin and caper kerkennaise with arctic char.  All proceeds go to the Jacques Pépin Foundation.

About the Jacques Pépin Foundation: Jacques Pépin will be turning 90 years old on December 18, 2025. In honor of this momentous occasion, professional chefs, culinary personalities, and home cooks across the country will host dinners and fundraising events to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. The JPF supports community kitchens that offer free life skills and culinary training to adults with high barriers to employment, including previous incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse issues, low skill and education attainment and lack of work history.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Executive Chef

Tickets: $225

All of our classes are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking. We will send you home with all of the recipes from class. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request. 

Whether it’s in Turkey or Greece, the beauty of Aegean cuisine is that it is healthy, light, and bright with flavor. These very fertile lands and islands are famous for olive oil and a variety of herbs, vegetables, and lots of fresh fish. Inspired by a couple of recent trips to the Aegean, Ana is eager to share some fun ways to celebrate spring ingredients and highlight great olive oil. Her recipes include spinach, pea and mint salad, skordalia, green garlic and green almond soup, tuna and phyllo pies with olives, and kasseri cheese. 

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Executive Chef

Tickets: $135

All of our classes are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking. We will send you home with all of the recipes from class. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request.