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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Classy Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Baking Class Join us for a one-of-a-kind croissant cooking class. Learn to create the perfect buttery flaky croissant in a hands-on environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as mixing pastry dough, laminating the dough and making fillings for the croissants. Bake sweet and savory croissants under the...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Thai Cuisine Unlocked
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Thai spices, fresh herbs and sweet tropical finishes. This cooking class brings the heat, the zest and all the balance of aromatic Southeast Asian straight to your kitchen counter. You’ll make juicy chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce, lime and brown sugar glazed salmon and a crunchy green mango-cucumber...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sizzling Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience fresh Italian cuisine made from scratch. Enjoy flavor-packed Italian at its finest in this hands-on cooking class. A five-star chef will teach you everything from pan-frying crispy polenta bites topped with scrumptious arugula pesto and sharp goat cheese to locking in all the juicy flavors when marinating...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Fried & Frosted Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the joys of deep-fried treats. This in-depth cooking class is all about golden, glaze-dripped goodness. You’ll roll up your sleeves to fry airy New Orleans–style beignets showered in delicate powdered sugar, mix berry fritters with a zingy raspberry-lemon glaze and craft perfectly chewy mochi donuts...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Kitchen Fiesta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get into the spirit of fiesta with a delectable Mexican menu. Add a sprinkle of fiesta to your home kitchen in this hands-on cooking class that brings bold Mexican flavors to life. You'll start by making soft and fresh corn tortillas from scratch, then whip up impossibly creamy guacamole the traditional way. Your...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Celebrating the French Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a meal that feels like a breath of fresh air. Celebrates fresh, vibrant flavors of classic French cuisine in this exciting cooking class. A five-star chef will lead the way as you grill tender salmon, topped with lemon-dill butter that adds to the natural richness. Next, you’ll prepare a side of green beans,...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Old School Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate old school fair treats and classic campfire flavors. An ode to the funfair and younger years, this cooking class is a sweet trip down memory lane. Get ready to revisit irresistible favorites that you'll make from scratch, including powdered sugar-dusted funnel cakes, golden double crust blueberry pie and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Summer Italian Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft flavorful and easygoing recipes bursting with Italian charm. Create culinary magic from scratch as you prepare authentic Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll craft crispy polenta bites topped with peppery arugula pesto and sharp goat cheese, then fire...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Provençal Getaway
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft bold Mediterranean flavors and a crêpe that steals the show. In this practical cooking class, you'll recreate sunny Provençal flavors while gaining confidence in the kitchen. Your three-course feast begins by pan-searing succulent chicken breasts topped generously with olives, tangy capers and zesty lemons....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Touch of Italian Flare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secrets behind dishes with a true Italian touch. Bring tantalizing Italian cuisine to life with a flavor-packed menu in this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a top-rated chef, you’ll expertly fry golden, crispy chicken Milanese, then craft a vibrant bruschetta topped with creamy ricotta and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Outstanding French Flavor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the allure of homemade French cuisine. Impressing your date has never been easier than with a romantic cooking class for two. This intimate experience will turn you into an expert in all things French classics, starting with tender chicken, pan-roasted to perfection and topped with a velvety herb and...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Undeniable French Flair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take French bistro dining to new heights with delicious recipes and techniques. Rediscover the magic of cooking together with this French bistro-inspired cooking class for two. Under the expert guidance of a world-class chef, you’ll pan-roast tender chicken with fine herbs and finish it with a velvety whole-grain...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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