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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Great for Groups of 12-40
Flavors of Regional Chinese Cuisine
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Explore various tasty Chinese dishes with your team. Embark on a culinary journey through China with Chef Li as you and your team explore the bold flavors and time-honored techniques of regional Chinese cuisine in this flavor-packed team building activity. This interactive team-bonding lesson showcases authentic...
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Chef Li
Washington DC (Northeast)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-40
Crafting Soup Dumplings From China Together
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Learn to make authentic Chinese soup dumplings together with your colleagues or friends. Discover the art of making Chinese soup dumplings in this interactive team-building activity with Chef Li. Your team will learn how to prepare xiao long bao, the beloved dim sum dish known for its delicate dough and flavorful...
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Chef Li
Washington DC (Northeast)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Regional Chinese Cuisine
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Take a culinary trip around China with your colleagues and create diverse cuisine together. Learn the traditional cooking techniques and flavors of different Chinese regions in this engaging team building cooking class. Chef Li will take you on a culinary tour that includes unique ingredients and cooking styles.
To...
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Chef Li
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Authentic Chinese Soup Dumplings
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Uncover the secrets to making classic Chinese soup dumplings alongside your team. In this hands-on team building activity, Chef Li will teach your group how to prepare Chinese soup dumplings or xiao long bao. You'll learn the secrets to enclosing the soup in the dumplings to make this popular dim sum dish.
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Chef Li
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day
Italian Summer Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Guided by an expert chef, you'll prepare the ultimate Italian menu for summer. Fire up the grill and embrace the fresh flavors of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare grilled chicken diavola, a spicy and aromatic dish with perfectly charred skin. Then, grill asparagus with capers and lemon,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Explore Thai Flavors Together - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience flavors of Thailand with Pad Thai, coconut shrimp curry and a sweet dessert. Experience the art of Thai cooking from start to finish with this fun and romantic cooking class. Prepare one of Thailand's most traditional dishes with a 5-star chef, who will guide you with expert methods behind making Pad Thai,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Savoring Thai Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Awaken your senses with spring rolls, green papaya salad, pad Thai and mango sticky rice. Indulge in this cooking class with vivid Thai flavors. Gather around the table and enjoy cooking authentic Thai cuisine together with a top-rated Chef Li.
As the spices fill the air, you and other guests will create Thai...
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Chef Li
McLean
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Colorful Seasonal Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Led by an expert chef, you'll prepare an elegant menu with colorful seasonal ingredients. Celebrate the season with summer’s finest ingredients in this hands-on cooking class. Prepare a rainbow peppercorn-crusted steak with a rich mushroom-Cognac pan sauce. Pair flavorful heirloom tomatoes and juicy peaches for a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Seasonal Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a farm-to-table feast with all of the colors of the rainbow. Prepare a stunning seasonal menu with this hands-on cooking class. Sear a rainbow peppercorn steak with a rich mushroom-Cognac pan sauce. Then, prepare an heirloom tomato and peach salad drizzled with a fresh herb vinaigrette. Bake a sweet and savory...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Traditional Pizza Crafting Kit
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create three unique pizzas, from carbonara to dessert and perfect your pizza dough technique. Join the adventure of making homemade pizza in this cooking class, perfect for pizza lovers looking to bring their culinary skills to the next level. You’ll make fresh pizza dough with a top-rated chef, who will guide you...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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