Beginner Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

Learn to create your favorite meals in a warm and welcoming environment provided by expert local chefs. There is a variety of classes from which to choose, whether your interest lies in international cuisine, local dishes or beyond. Take the intimidation out of cooking delicious meals and learn to create savory meals in your own home. Begin your culinary journey by booking a fun beginner cooking class in Washington, D.C. today!
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Baking Homemade Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the world of homemade croissants Join this cooking class to explore the delightful world of croissant-making and learn to craft these irresistible pastries from scratch. Participants will prepare savory croissants filled with roasted leeks and Gruyère cheese, as well as classic Pain au Chocolat. With guidance...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Holiday
Master Flaky Croissant
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to craft savory and chocolate croissants with expert techniques for perfect, flaky results. Step into a hands-on cooking class and discover the art of croissant-making. During this immersive three-hour session, you’ll create two types of croissants from scratch: savory ones filled with roasted leeks and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Thanksgiving
French Pastries for Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cozy up with scratch-made French favorites perfect for fall dining. Discover how one dough can unlock an array of classic French pastries in this cozy cooking class. A chef will teach you to laminate buttery dough, then guide you through creating apple turnovers, sugar-dusted palmiers and the indulgent Kouign-Amann....
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Thanksgiving
Comfort Bread Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor international recipes in this bread-making class. Travel the globe through bread in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Begin by baking Middle Eastern flatbread topped with dukkah for a nutty, aromatic bite. Then, create Italian focaccia infused with rosemary and roasted garlic before finishing with...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Celebrate Autumn With Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the art of autumn-inspired macaron making. Experience the joy of baking in this hands-on cooking class dedicated to autumn-inspired macarons. Participants will learn to make pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, filled with a rich pumpkin-brandy buttercream. Discover the techniques for crafting the perfect...
Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Macarons for the Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of the seasonally-themed confections. Come and celebrate the flavors of fall with this season-themed cooking class. The chef instructor will teach you how to make two delicious types of macarons: pecan pie and gingersnap, both filled with a decadent pumpkin-brandy buttercream. Learn to make the perfect...
Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Chai Festive Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate fall flavors with a sweet baking class. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in McLean that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Charles or one of the talented resident...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Italian Cooking Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn timeless techniques in this Italian cooking class. Celebrate the essentials of Italian cooking in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. You’ll master spaghetti alla carbonara with creamy sauce and crisp pancetta, toss a refreshing shaved fennel and pear salad and prepare juicy chicken picatta with a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Traditional Indian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a hands-on journey through India’s culinary heritage. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a cooking class that brings out the bold spirit of Indian cuisine. Begin with chicken tikka masala simmered in rich sauce with basmati rice, then prepare roasted eggplant brightened...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Italian Culinary Escape
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover essential Italian recipes that never disappoint. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a cooking class filled with essential Italian favorites. Start with authentic spaghetti alla carbonara, followed by a light fennel and pear salad. Then, learn to prepare chicken picatta...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sharpen Your Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain confidence in the kitchen as you master core knife skills in a guided class. Strengthen your foundation as a cook in this practical knife skills cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll practice chopping, slicing and dicing with accuracy while learning safe handling and maintenance. Designed for...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Culinary Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect Thanksgiving with brined chicken, mashed potatoes, lump-free gravy, and pumpkin crème brûlée. Get ready for the biggest meal of the year with this cooking class, where you’ll master essential Thanksgiving techniques! Learn to perfect herb brining and roasting on chicken, skills that apply to any poultry...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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