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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The Italian Grill
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from an expert chef how to prepare an Italian feast on the grill. Take your grilling skills to the next level with an Italian-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Master grilled chicken diavola, perfectly spiced and smoky. Then, char tender asparagus with capers and lemon, bringing out deep flavors....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Easy, Delicious Italian - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Everyone will gain confidence in new kitchen skills and possibly discover their new favorite recipe. Involve the whole family in this culinary adventure when you sign up for this chef-led cooking class. Even the kids get to practice making handmade pasta, slicing noodles and pounding chicken before spooning on layers...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Flavors of Italian Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover your new favorite summertime dinner menu, handcrafted and gourmet. Celebrate the flavors of summer with a hint of Italian inspiration in this chef-led cooking class. Knead together tender fresh pasta dough and grill up shrimp, then slice and mix in ripe tomatoes and garden-fresh herbs for an easy and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Ciao, Italian Classics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get the kids involved with delicious Italian cuisine. Experience family fun when you gather the whole family for a delightful Italian cooking class. Both the children and the adults will work together to create classic Italian dishes that will please every palate. From homemade fettuccine pasta to a mouthwatering...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Culinary Knife Skills for Beginners
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Improve your culinary knife skills through this fun cooking session. To create delectable dishes, you need to have fundamental skills that are needed in almost all cuisines and in this cooking class you can learn basic culinary knife skills. In this hands-on class, an expert chef with years of experience in teaching...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Quality Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a five-star feast with your special person. Turn up the heat in this date night cooking class where bold flavors and fresh ingredients set the mood. You and your plus-one will sear, roast and whisk your way through a menu that balances fiery, herbaceous and sweet notes. From preparing a delectable chile-crusted...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Savor Morocco - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the essence of Moroccan cuisine with a fun and delicious date night activity. Enjoy a unique date night exploring the aromatic dishes of Morocco in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with an orange salad with mint and olives, a refreshing contrast of flavors. Capture the essence of Moroccan spice with roast...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Moroccan Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the warm spices and traditional cooking techniques of Moroccan cuisine with this flavorful meal. Immerse yourself in the rich spices of Moroccan cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with a refreshing orange salad with mint and olives. Then, master roasted chicken with caramelized onion and preserved...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Kids Cooking Series
Culinary Campers: A World of Recipes
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Kids love preparing international favorites like sushi, homemade pasta and fried rice. Your little camper will love exploring the kitchen in this flavor-filled five-day cooking class series. From kneading pasta to rolling sushi and sautéing veggies, kids ages 7–11 will build practical skills in food preparation and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Patriotic Frosting - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up a cupcake celebration that calls sparklers, sprinkles and more. Give your little ones something to talk about long after the last bite with this exciting cupcake decorating cooking class! Designed for the entire family, you'll bake soft vanilla cupcakes, whip up fluffy buttercream and learn decorating...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcake decorating for little hands and big imaginations. This family-friendly cooking class is all about cupcake creativity with a burst of red, white and blue flair. You’ll learn to pipe dreamy vanilla buttercream swirls onto fluffy cupcakes, then give them character with festive firework-inspired decorations that...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Smoky Grilled Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get prepared for BBQ season with a grilled menu. Recreate the feel-good flavors of a summer cookout in this vibrant cooking class led by a top-rated chef. You’ll start with a charred pepper, peach and feta salad that hits all the right sweet and savory notes. Next, get the grill going for smoky, juicy skirt steak...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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