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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Patriotic Frosting - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up a cupcake celebration that calls sparklers, sprinkles and more. Give your little ones something to talk about long after the last bite with this exciting cupcake decorating cooking class! Designed for the entire family, you'll bake soft vanilla cupcakes, whip up fluffy buttercream and learn decorating...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Quality Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a five-star feast with your special person. Turn up the heat in this date night cooking class where bold flavors and fresh ingredients set the mood. You and your plus-one will sear, roast and whisk your way through a menu that balances fiery, herbaceous and sweet notes. From preparing a delectable chile-crusted...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcake decorating for little hands and big imaginations. This family-friendly cooking class is all about cupcake creativity with a burst of red, white and blue flair. You’ll learn to pipe dreamy vanilla buttercream swirls onto fluffy cupcakes, then give them character with festive firework-inspired decorations that...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Kids Cooking Series
Culinary Campers: A World of Recipes
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Kids love preparing international favorites like sushi, homemade pasta and fried rice. Your little camper will love exploring the kitchen in this flavor-filled five-day cooking class series. From kneading pasta to rolling sushi and sautéing veggies, kids ages 7–11 will build practical skills in food preparation and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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Italian Summer Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking skills by taking this class, where you'll learn to make Italian food. Create a delicious Italian summer feast in this cooking class. This will be a hands-on cooking session and a highly-rated chef who has been teaching people to cook for years, will show you how to make pasta dough, gelato and a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bold Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare an evening of flavors you won’t soon forget. This cooking class serves a perfect blend of spice, sweetness and sophistication. Working with a world-class chef, you and your date become experts at crusting a juicy ribeye with chile and finishing it with herbaceous parsley-cilantro oil. Next, roast carrots get...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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True Fine Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold flavors with a romantic touch. Make date night irresistible with a fine-dining cooking class. You’ll work alongside a top-rated chef to craft a swoon-worthy menu featuring bold flavors and a sprinkle of seasonal flair. From chile-crusted ribeye to a delightful arugula and almond salad topped with juicy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Smoky Grilled Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get prepared for BBQ season with a grilled menu. Recreate the feel-good flavors of a summer cookout in this vibrant cooking class led by a top-rated chef. You’ll start with a charred pepper, peach and feta salad that hits all the right sweet and savory notes. Next, get the grill going for smoky, juicy skirt steak...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Kids Cooking Series
Young Explorers - Kids' Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Discover tasty dishes from around the world. Send your little one on a global food adventure! In this 5-day cooking class series, your child will explore cuisines from around the world with the guidance of an expert chef. From dumplings to empanadas and authentic Italian pasta, they’ll develop confidence, master...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Flavors of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up a feast of Italian dishes sans pasta for a fresh, seasonal menu. Delve into the world of Italian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class. Skip the pasta and instead opt for grilling up a juicy pork chop, topped with a flavor-packed fresh green salsa made from garden herbs. Supreme citrus and slice fennel for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Kids Cooking Series
World Kitchen: Kids’ Edition
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Your foodie will become a confident cook as they explore international dishes like sushi. Designed for kids ages 7–11, this hands-on cooking class series introduces budding chefs to the delicious world of international cuisine. With guidance from a world-class chef, students will roll sushi, shape dumplings, fry...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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