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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Gourmet Indian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your kitchen with enticing aromas from every corner of India. Delve into the colorful world of Indian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class. Explore unique dishes from each of the many regions of India as you work with bold spices and specialty ingredients. Homemade stuffing in a hand-rolled and fried samosa...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bangkok Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master iconic Thai dishes with this fun culinary experience designed for couples. In this date night cooking class, you'll work with your partner to prepare iconic Thai cuisine. Led by a world-class chef, you'll create a savory pad Thai with stir-fried rice noodles, crisp julienne veggies and a sweet tamarind sauce....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Father's Day
Handmade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Italian Pasta. Discover the art of pasta making in this exciting hands-on cooking class. Learn the ins and outs of making authentic fresh pasta from a top-notch professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as mixing pasta dough, rolling and cutting noodles and sauteeing fresh sauces. Cook through a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Iconic Thai Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a unique date night as you prepare an iconic Thai menu. Explore the fragrant dishes of Southeast Asian cuisine with your partner in this date-night cooking class. Together you'll master your favorite Thai dishes including a rich and aromatic panang coconut curry with shrimp served with fragrant steamed...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Father's Day
French Pastries: Elegant Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional pastry techniques and craft two delicious flavors of French macarons. Master the delicate French pastries made famous at Ladurée with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the delicate art of crafting gluten-free macarons in two decadent flavors: vanilla bean with mocha buttercream and blueberry...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Father's Day
Sushi Making 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The basics of sushi making. Join a one-of-a-kind sushi-making cooking class. Learn to make authentic hand-rolled sushi from a five-star professional chef in a lively learning environment. Master new skills such as slicing delicate fresh fish, making sticky rice and using seaweed to make delicious rolls. Cook through a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Father's Day
French Macaron Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the timeless French baking techniques to create elegant, melt-in-your-mouth macaron pastries. Master traditional macaron-making techniques and bake patisserie-worthy French pastries with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the delicate art of preparing gluten-free macarons, with their crisp shells and creamy...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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A Pizza Lover Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master homemade pizza dough for three indulgent dishes that'll transform your pizza night. Discover how to create restaurant-quality pizza at home in this hands-on cooking class. Start by making an easy, foolproof pizza dough, then build a carbonara-style pizza with crispy pancetta and creamy sauce. Try your hand at a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Authentic Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dim Sum Delights. Join this exciting dim sum cooking class and learn to create delicious dumplings from a five-star professional chef in an engaging educational environment. Master new skills such as making fresh dumpling dough and stuffing dumplings with savory filings while having a blast in the kitchen. Cook...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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Sushi Crafting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let your creativity flow as you create exceptionally fresh sushi. Discover what it takes to craft stunning sushi rolls in this sushi making cooking class. A chef will teach you how to properly cook and season your rice, you'll also learn the techniques of rolling and slicing with finesse. Then, unleash your creativity...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Father's Day
Picture-Perfect French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect your macaron skills with expert guidance and irresistible flavors like blueberry cheesecake. Become a macaron expert in this cooking class. You will learn from an esteemed chef, baking techniques and the trick behind making the perfect crisp shell with a chewy interior. Prepare some of the most unique...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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