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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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Autumn Macaron Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of autumn-inspired macarons in this expert-led, hands-on cooking class. Experience the sweetness of fall in this 3-hour cooking class focused on autumnal flavors. A chef instructor will guide you through crafting two delightful types: pecan pie and gingersnap macarons with pumpkin-brandy buttercream....
Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Autumn French Pastry Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform simple ingredients into French pastry masterpieces. Step into a world of sweet possibilities in this captivating cooking class focused on French pastries. Participants will learn the crucial technique of laminating dough, ensuring perfectly flaky layers. Get hands-on experience filling dough with seasonal...
Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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Indian Flavor Experience Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy authentic recipes in this hands-on Indian class. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington 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 with...
Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Indian Cooking Journey
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor flavorful dishes full of Indian tradition. Unlock the secrets of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn to prepare chicken tikka masala served with fragrant basmati rice, roast eggplant seasoned with coriander and ginger and knead homemade scallion naan fresh from the skillet. To...
Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy seasonal baking with a pumpkin chai spice pie. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a seasonal baking class that’s equal parts cozy and fun. You’ll make a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie filled with warm autumn spices and topped with a golden sugar crust. Along the way,...
Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Pastry Perfection Unveiled
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the art of laminating dough to craft iconic, flaky, and buttery French pastries. Surprisingly, most French pastries start with just one dough. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll master the laminating process for creating flaky, buttery layers. Get creative by filling dough with apples for turnovers, shaping...
Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Essential French Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master flaky pastries with apple turnovers, palmier cookies, and iconic kouign-amann techniques. Discover the secrets of French pastries in this 3-hour cooking class. Begin with a single dough and learn the laminating process to create flaky, buttery layers. Get creative by filling dough with apples for turnovers,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Make Traditional French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate gourmet French flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a gourmet French cooking class designed to blend savory comfort and sweet indulgence. Create a festive menu of coq au vin blanc, pommes aligot and roasted asparagus in tarragon...
Verified Chef
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Spice Sweet Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy the richness of autumn in a pie-baking class. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a seasonal baking class that’s equal parts cozy and fun. You’ll make a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie filled with warm autumn spices and topped with a golden sugar crust. Along the way,...
Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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