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Chef’s studio · Philadelphia
Old City Kitchen
Hands-on chef's table classes in Old City, heavy on pasta, with wine poured
5.0428 Google reviewsRanked #1 of 14 cooking schools in Philadelphia
Date night
Evening classes for two, and it’s BYOB
Birthdays & groups
Private parties for up to 30
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
Beginners
No experience needed
About Old City Kitchen
Old City Kitchen runs chef's table cooking classes at 218 Market Street in Philadelphia's Old City. You sit on barstools and drink complimentary wine through the night. Owner Laura Eaton wants the room to feel easy and inclusive, and solo guests are openly welcome. Most classes are hands-on. Pasta and pizza nights usually start with you mixing a dough to take home.
Pasta is the core of the schedule, with three-pasta, three-sauce nights and a Pasta Making Basics class. Guests also mention Asian dumplings, Thai, Mediterranean, soft pretzels, bagels, focaccia and knife skills. Chefs they name include Justin O'Hanlon, Jeremy Smith of Greenbeard Spices, and Mike. New classes are added every two weeks.
Companies and party groups book the private rooms for team building. Menus include a Historic Philadelphia Experience with pepper pot soup, hand-made pretzels, cheesesteak sliders and a Clover Club cocktail. The school holds a 5 rating on Google from 428 reviews.
Known for
- Pasta Making Basics
- Asian Dumplings
- Pretzel Making Hands-On Experience
- Historic Philadelphia Experience
Good to know
- Complimentary wine is served (typically a Pinot Grigio and a Cabernet Sauvignon), and staff will serve a bottle you bring.
- Children are welcome, but the recommended minimum age is 7. Seating is barstools, there are no high chairs, and anyone under 18 needs an adult with them.
- There is no parking lot. A discounted pass at the Bourse Garage (44 N. 4th Street) gives 4 hours for $9.
- Mention a birthday in advance and the guest of honor gets a cupcake and candles at no extra charge.
- Let the school know about allergies or dietary needs before class. They will try to accommodate you, but this is not possible for every class.
Written from Old City Kitchen’s own site and class listings, October 2026. How we write these
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Old City Kitchen: common questions
Can I come by myself?
Yes. Solo guests are welcome and encouraged. The school's motto is "Come as Guests, Leave as Friends."
Is it BYOB?
Wine is complimentary, usually a Pinot Grigio and a Cabernet Sauvignon. If you want to bring something special, staff will serve it to you.
Can kids attend?
Guests of all ages are welcome, but the recommended minimum age is 7. Seating is barstools with no high chairs, and guests under 18 must come with an adult.
Where do I park?
There is no lot. Street parking works, and some meters on 2nd and 3rd Streets between Market and Race stop at 6:30pm. The Bourse Garage offers a 4-hour pass for $9.
Do gift cards expire?
No. They come in any amount and can be used for classes or merchandise on site. Physical cards must be bought and picked up at the Old City location.
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