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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Father's Day
Modern Comfort Food Classics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to elevate classic heartwarming dishes with a modern spin. This cooking class offers a comforting culinary experience, perfect for those craving traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll learn to create soul-soothing classics that cater to today’s tastes.
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Father's Day
Baking, Brownies and More For 2
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join a friend for this private baking class with Chef Tiffany. Invite a partner or friend to mix, roll and bake in this three-hour, hands-on class with top baking Chef Tiffany. Although classically trained in a French cooking school, Chef Tiffany has a simple approach to baking and she is able to easily outline the...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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The Magic of Fresh Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Effortlessly whip up fresh pasta whenever the craving hits. Fresh pasta can seem intimidating and time-consuming, but after this immersive cooking class, it just might be part of your weekly rotation. Learn from a chef instructor how to develop the dough structure, then practice kneading, rolling and cutting various...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Father's Day
Pasta Revelry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A homemade pasta experience where you'll improve your skills and techniques. In this cooking class, you'll experience the joy that comes with making homemade pasta from scratch. An expert chef will teach you how to prepare two types of pasta dishes, entirely from scratch. You'll never go back to buying shop-bought...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Authentic Brasserie Flavors in Every Bite
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create traditional French brasserie dishes from steak and frites to a citrusy créme brûlée. Uncover the secrets of making brasserie dishes at home in this cooking class. Get ready to prepare authentic and delicious meals with a top-rated chef, who will show you how to make brasserie cooking look effortless. You'll...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Gullah Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Get to know the tastes and traditional recipes of Low-Country Cuisine Looking for a unique cooking class? A masterclass on Gullah cuisine is a culinary experience not to be missed. Gullah-style cooking includes layers of ingredients, flavors and cooking techniques. Start off with a classic cornbread, baked to...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Father's Day
Easy as Apple Pie
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Experience the fun of making home-baked treats for your friends and family. Chef Tiffany is an experienced teacher and an even more experienced baker. In this three-hour, hands-on baking class she simplifies the secrets of perfect pastry and will teach you how to create soft, warm and delicious baked goods for every...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Seasonal Southern French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare classic dishes and master traditional French techniques with this elegant meal. Explore the sun-kissed shores of the south of France in this fully immersive hands-on cooking class. You’ll create a vibrant shaved radish and arugula salad with tapenade vinaigrette, perfect the classic bouillabaisse, a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Steak Frites to Crème Brûlée
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare a classic French meal with an elegant four-course menu. Master French bistro cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Prepare an elegant four-course menu with a perfectly seared strip steak drizzled with a creamy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn the secret to making the crispiest frites and toss...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Father's Day
The Flavors of Bourbon Street
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Celebrate the spirit of Southern American cuisine with a lesson in New Orleans classics. Chef Shelley gets the good times rolling in this hands-on cooking class centered around the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. It's a lesson in traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Explore a World of Colorful Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create visually stunning, delicious dishes inspired by nature’s most colorful ingredients. Enter the world of making rainbow colors taste good with this amusing cooking class. Prepare an exciting menu with a 5-star chef, where you will make rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, heirloom...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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French Bistro Feasts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a classic four-course French menu and master traditional culinary techniques. Step into the world of French bistro fine dining and learn how to create an unforgettable meal with this hands-on cooking class. Master a perfectly seared strip steak with a creamy whole-grain mustard sauce, crispy frites and a fresh...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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