Beginner Cooking Classes in DC
Feeling the itch to cook but need to learn a few techniques? Beginner cooking classes in DC are designed for those who seek the knowledge to create an unbelievable dish but just do not know where to start. From basic knife skills to discovering various spices, your chef instructor is ready to give you the information you need to succeed. Each class will leave new chefs with the skills to make a dish full of flavor and precision.
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Mother's Day
Create Bakery-Fresh Danishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the essence of your favorite bakery home with luscious layers and fruity fillings. Save yourself a trip to the bakery with this hands-on Danish pastry cooking class. You’ll learn the ins and outs of Danish pastry dough, the secrets to a perfectly balanced, not-too-sweet cream cheese filling and the technique...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Modern Comfort Food Classics
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to elevate classic heartwarming dishes with a modern spin. This cooking class offers a comforting culinary experience, perfect for those craving traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll learn to create soul-soothing classics that cater to today’s tastes.
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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The French Bistro Experience
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring comfort food to a new level for yourself and your lucky dinner mates. If your dream is to cook your way through Julia Child's cookbooks, you'll love this cooking class inspired by the cuisine of the classic French Bistro. You'll learn the secrets of comforting pan-roasted tarragon chicken with white wine sauce,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Bread Fresh out of the Oven
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Led by a master baker, you'll learn essential bread-making techniques for tender loaves from scratch. With this hands-on cooking class, you can start baking tender loaves of bread at home. From fluffy white sandwich bread to rustic whole wheat loaves and cinnamon raisin bread, you'll master the art of kneading,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Gullah Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Get to know the tastes and traditional recipes of Low-Country Cuisine Looking for a unique cooking class? A masterclass on Gullah cuisine is a culinary experience not to be missed. Gullah-style cooking includes layers of ingredients, flavors and cooking techniques. Start off with a classic cornbread, baked to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Mother's Day
Do-It-Yourself Danishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a perfectly flakey pastry bursting with scrumptious fillings. Perfect for breakfast (or any time of day), the Danish is a beloved pastry staple you can easily make at home, thanks to this congenial cooking class. Use your masterfully laminated pastry dough to make handmade Danish pockets brimming with a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Take your culinary creations to the next level with tried-and-true techniques This skill-focused cooking class provides a fun, hands-on environment for home cooks to practice fundamental knife work techniques. You’ll receive valuable feedback from your chef instructor while you slice, dice and chop. As you sharpen...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bread for Days
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulge your love of fresh loaves with a trio of delicious sweet and savory recipes. Learn to make the most delicious everyday breads with help from this dedicated cooking class. Kids are sure to love sandwiches made with homemade white bread while adults will appreciate a loaf of whole wheat country bread with olives...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Culinary Knife Skills for Beginners
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Improve your culinary knife skills through this fun cooking session. To create delectable dishes, you need to have fundamental skills that are needed in almost all cuisines and in this cooking class you can learn basic culinary knife skills. In this hands-on class, an expert chef with years of experience in teaching...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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The Flavors of Bourbon Street
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Celebrate the spirit of Southern American cuisine with a lesson in New Orleans classics. Chef Shelley gets the good times rolling in this hands-on cooking class centered around the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. It's a lesson in traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Elegance for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Led by an expert chef, you'll prepare an elegant four-course meal with your partner. Turn up the heat in the kitchen and create an unforgettable date night with this hands-on cooking class filled with flavor and laughter. You and your partner will master pan-roasted herb chicken with irresistibly crispy skin paired...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Chinese Favorites: No Need for Takeout
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how easy and quick it is to recreate your favorite takeout dishes at home. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to your homemade Chinese feast with this hands-on cooking class. You’ll prepare four takeout favorites, from tangy hot and sour soup to crispy yet chewy scallion pancakes. Next, you’ll dive into...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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