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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The Art of Handmade Pizza
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Led by an expert chef, you'll prepare homemade pizza dough for this flavorful Italian menu. Master the secrets of perfect pizza from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Begin by crafting homemade pizza dough with the ideal balance of chew and crisp. Then, prepare a carbonara-style pizza with a creamy sauce and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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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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Stars & Sprinkles - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Decorate your dream cupcakes with the entire family. Celebrations and frosting-filled fun are on the menu in this family-friendly cupcake decorating cooking class. You'll learn how to pipe vanilla buttercream like a pro, get creative with patriotic colors and top your firework cupcakes with festive flair. Perfect for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Kids Cooking Series
Easy, Delicious Italian - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Everyone will gain confidence in new kitchen skills and possibly discover their new favorite recipe. Involve the whole family in this culinary adventure when you sign up for this chef-led cooking class. Even the kids get to practice making handmade pasta, slicing noodles and pounding chicken before spooning on layers...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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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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Flavors of Italian Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover your new favorite summertime dinner menu, handcrafted and gourmet. Celebrate the flavors of summer with a hint of Italian inspiration in this chef-led cooking class. Knead together tender fresh pasta dough and grill up shrimp, then slice and mix in ripe tomatoes and garden-fresh herbs for an easy and...
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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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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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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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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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Grilled Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy your craving for outdoor cooking, minus the mosquitoes. Dive apron and skewer first into a flavor-packed summer menu with this grill season cooking class. Smoky aromas and summer produce will steal the spotlight as you prep a vibrant charred pepper, peach and feta salad, fire up juicy skirt steak with a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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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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