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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Takeout Favorites - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn all about delicious East Asian cuisine with the entire family. Roll up your sleeves for homemade family fun in this all-ages cooking class. Together with a seasoned chef, you’ll explore the flavor-packed world of savory noodle dishes by mastering a perfectly saucy veggie-packed lo mein. Then, learn the...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Laid-Back Italian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a delectable Italian menu with bold veggies and rustic charm. Spend a hands-on afternoon in a cooking class serving up comfort with a touch of elegance, the Italian way. You'll start by perfecting pan-fried golden chicken Milanese, then build irresistible bruschetta with creamy ricotta and roasted grapes. Next,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Seaside French Bistro
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate French seaside flavors with top-rated guidance. Transport yourself to a cozy French bistro with this deliciously indulgent cooking class. Follow along as a five-star chef teaches you how to prepare fresh-caught steamed mussels paired with crispy, golden fries. Then, whip up a light frisée salad topped with...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Fantastic French Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft French comfort food your way. This immersive cooking class brings all the wonderful flavor and charm of authentic French dining straight to your kitchen. You’ll learn how to whip up aromatic steamed mussels, a crisp frisée salad with delicate poached eggs and bacon lardons and a rich, silky chocolate mousse....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Nostalgic Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft your very own treat-filled adventure from scratch. Feed your inner child with a cooking class that brings tasty fairground favorites to life! You'll step into your sweetest memories while frying crispy funnel cakes, dusted with powdered sugar, then move on to an irresistible double-crust blueberry pie that...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Nostalgic Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat yourself to a nostalgic baking class packed with fairground favorites and gooey treats. Take a sugar-dusted trip down memory lane while whipping up timeless desserts during this hands-on cooking class. You’ll don your chef's hat to fry golden funnel cakes reminiscent of the fair, bake a buttery double crust...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Takeout Reimagined - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to make a selection of tantalizing Chinese dishes. Get the kids involved in a hands-on cooking class where vibrant East Asian flavors shine. Together, you'll prepare a tantalizing menu from scratch featuring stir-fried colorful veggie lo mein with just the right amount of sauce, savory chicken and chive...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Fresh French Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate bright Provençal flavors with top-rated guidance. Whip up fresh, feel-good French flavors with a little finesse during this hands-on cooking class. You’ll sear grilled salmon topped with tangy lemon-dill butter, toss together a crisp apple and fennel salad with hazelnuts and cook tender green beans with a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Asian-Inspired Feast - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gather your loved ones for homemade dumplings and a zesty frozen treats. Serve up big flavors and even bigger fun for the whole crew with a family-friendly Chinese cooking class. With guidance from a top-rated chef, you’ll toss vibrant veggie lo mein, fold tantalizing chicken and chive dumplings with an incredible...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Great for Groups of 12-40
Ultimate Guacamole Showdown
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Compete with your team to create the best guac in town! Turn up the energy in this high-spirited team building activity where creativity, collaboration, and competition collide. Led by Chef Greg, your team will battle to craft the best guacamole while enjoying a fun and interactive culinary challenge.
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Chef Greg
Washington DC (Northeast)
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Fat Tuesday on Thursday
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Let the good times roll with this immersive Mardi Gras culinary celebration. This hands-on cooking class is an ode to Carnival, channeling the sights, smells and sounds of the season in New Orleans. Feel free to dress for the occasion with a mask or costume as you join Chef Shelley to create a feast of traditional...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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