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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Great for Groups of 12-40
Flavors of Regional Chinese Cuisine
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Explore various tasty Chinese dishes with your team. Embark on a culinary journey through China with Chef Li as you and your team explore the bold flavors and time-honored techniques of regional Chinese cuisine in this flavor-packed team building activity. This interactive team-bonding lesson showcases authentic...
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Chef Li
Washington DC (Northeast)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-40
Crafting Soup Dumplings From China Together
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Learn to make authentic Chinese soup dumplings together with your colleagues or friends. Discover the art of making Chinese soup dumplings in this interactive team-building activity with Chef Li. Your team will learn how to prepare xiao long bao, the beloved dim sum dish known for its delicate dough and flavorful...
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Chef Li
Washington DC (Northeast)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Bonding Over Bourguignon
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Embrace the collaborative spirit of the traditional French kitchen. This hands-on team building activity unites colleagues while striving toward culinary excellence. With Chef Tiffany to guide you, sharing expertise and encouraging communication and teamwork along the way, you’ll prepare a gourmet menu featuring...
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Chef Tiffany
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Bonding Over Bourguignon
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Embrace the collaborative spirit of the traditional French kitchen. This hands-on team building activity unites colleagues while striving toward culinary excellence. With Chef Tiffany to guide you, sharing expertise and encouraging communication and teamwork along the way, you’ll prepare a gourmet menu featuring...
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Chef Tiffany
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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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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Flavors of the Italian Coast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the charm of dining al fresco along the Italian coast This hands-on cooking class highlights fresh regional ingredients using classic Italian techniques. Guided by your chef instructor, you’ll craft pasta by hand to pair with succulent shrimp and peak produce like juicy tomatoes and fresh-picked basil....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Tuscan Dream - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become an expert in cooking Tuscan food through this special date night cooking class. Whether you want to spice up your date nightlife or are simply looking for an alternative date idea instead of going to the cinema or a restaurant, this cooking class provides the perfect chance to learn new skills whilst you get to...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sun-Soaked Tuscan - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a magical Italian feast with your favorite person. Channel the warmth of a summer night in Tuscany with your special someone during this hands-on, flavor-packed cooking class. Guided by a top-rated chef, you’ll learn how to marinate chicken with a bright rosemary-lemon blend, hand-roll soft, pillowy potato...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Camaraderie of Customized Pizzas
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Inspire your team’s creativity with an interactive lesson in pizza-making. Much like a successful group, this team building activity establishes a strong foundation, then lets each individual shine with personalized contributions to a shared feast. It’s the perfect way to blend teamwork with creativity in a...
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Chef Tiffany
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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Koreatown Heat
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a flavor-loaded Korean feast. This hands-on cooking class is your special invite to Koreatown, where fried chicken, sticky garlic glazes and marinated salads bring the flavor home. Then, fold pork and green onion dumplings like a pro, before mixing a chilled cucumber salad with scallions and toasted sesame for a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Flavorful Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a sunny escape to Italy with timeless Italian recipes. Serve up all the irresistible warmth and flavors of a summer evening in Tuscany during this immersive cooking class. You and your partner will team up to create vibrant dishes using fresh herbs, bright citrus and plenty of Italian soul. From rolling...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Koreatown Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate bold Korean flavors using sizzling techniques. Ditch the takeaway and dive into homemade Korean in this hands-on cooking class that delivers on bold flavors. You’ll learn how to make crispy, golden Koreatown fried chicken bathed in garlicky goodness, then fold juicy pork and green onion dumplings paired...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.