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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Holiday
Festive Bûche de Noël Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master French pastry skills to create a show-stopping bûche de Noël. Bring the spirit of the holidays to life as you create a show-stopping dessert in this festive baking class. Learn key pastry techniques as you bake a light sponge cake and transform it into a delicate roulade for your own bûche de Noël. Finish...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Holiday
Cook Festive French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your home cooking with elegant French dishes full of depth and flavor. Celebrate timeless French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Guided by Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare coq au vin blanc with tender chicken and white wine, pommes aligot with creamy...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Make Rustic Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook, taste and enjoy flavorful Italian dishes crafted by you. Savor the best of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn to prepare creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp served over Parmesan polenta and balance the richness with roasted broccolini enhanced by garlic and lemon. For dessert,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Make Your Own Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make holiday-inspired tamales from scratch. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a holiday-inspired cooking class celebrating the tradition of tamales. You’ll prepare fresh masa and fill it with classic flavors such as shredded pork with green mole and cotija cheese,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook Your Own Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make family-style tamales from scratch. Celebrate the season with a festive tamale-making cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn the art of preparing fresh masa from scratch, then wrap and steam savory tamales like shredded pork with green mole sauce and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Delicious Tamales for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get hands-on and cook holiday-perfect tamales this holiday season. Celebrate the season with a festive tamale-making cooking class in McLean. Learn the art of preparing fresh masa from scratch, then wrap and steam savory tamales like shredded pork with green mole sauce and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Master Timeless Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grill, taste and celebrate the mouthwatering flavors of Korea. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a Korean BBQ cooking class full of flavors and hands-on fun. You’ll craft a vibrant menu featuring grilled bulgogi beef lettuce wraps, savory cast iron scallion pancakes and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Delicious American Feast - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring everyone together with delicious comfort food favorites. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a family-friendly cooking class featuring classic American comfort foods. Learn to make crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, creamy mac and cheese with extra cheesy flavor and banana...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Explore Authentic Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grill, taste and celebrate the unforgettable flavors of Korea. Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn to prepare grilled bulgogi beef tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, cast iron scallion pancakes and stir-fried glass noodles tossed with fresh vegetables. Balance...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Elegant Beef Wellington Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the holidays with a classic Beef Wellington. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a holiday-inspired gourmet cooking class. You’ll master the iconic Beef Wellington, then elevate your sides with charred broccoli enhanced by Manchego, hazelnuts and honey. Round out the...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Festive Korean BBQ Experience
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn your table into a grill with smoky Korean BBQ favorites. Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Learn to prepare grilled bulgogi beef tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, cast iron scallion pancakes and stir-fried glass noodles tossed with fresh vegetables. Balance the...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Fabulous French Finesse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a stroke of elegance to your usual culinary rotation. If you're ready to give your personal cookbook a gourmet boost, this hands-on cooking class focused on French specialties is just the thing. Pick up expert-level tips and techniques from your five-star teacher while preparing French onion soup, juicy roasted...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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