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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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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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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Southern France Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a cozy French meal that’s comforting enough for a weeknight and elegant for entertaining. Master classic dishes from Southern France in this hands-on cooking class. Led by expert chefs, you’ll prepare an elegant four-course menu with flavors from the Loire Valley including pan-roasted chicken with white...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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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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Hand-Rolled Sushi Masterclass
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delicious and colorful sushi rolls come together with ease in this class. Make your own sushi rolls with this chef-led class, working with the finest ingredients for a surprisingly easy meal. Practice knife skills as you slice thin pieces of ultra-fresh fish, then season up a pot of sticky rice and whisk together...
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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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Al Fresco Italian Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a perfect al fresco Italian dinner with grilled chicken, fresh salads and sorbet. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this Italian cooking class, where you will be guided by a five-star chef in preparing a delicious menu. Gain first-hand insights on perfecting your grilling skills as you prepare...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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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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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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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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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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