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 Secrets of Sauce
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of Nonna's recipe book and learn the art of Italian saucemanship. If you like Italian food, you're sure to love this cooking class. In it, you'll learn how to make some of the sauces that are so instrumental to the country's favorite cuisines. Think shrimp fra diavolo with linguine, a Caprese salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Tempting Thai Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a sumptuous menu of Thai classics. You’ll never need to order takeout again after taking this Thai cooking class which will teach you how to perfect the classic dishes of Thailand. The expert chef will introduce you to an aromatic blend of herbs and spices which you will then use to create green curry, pad...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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French Elegance in Four Courses
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a classic four-course French menu with a slightly modern twist. Step into the world of refined French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with a perfectly seared strip steak in a luxurious whole-grain mustard sauce paired with crispy sweet potato frites for a contemporary spin on a classic favorite....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Expert Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain confidence and precision with a knife so you can chop like the pros. Set yourself up for years of culinary success by nailing the foundations with this chef-led cooking class. Utilize a chef's most prized possession, a chefs knife, to safely and expertly create uniform cuts from the rough chop to the brunoise and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Steak Frites and Crème Brûlée Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Parisian bistro cuisine with this decadent yet comforting four-course menu. Indulge in the ultimate French culinary experience with this hands-on cooking class. Your menu begins by mastering a pan-seared strip steak topped with a creamy whole-grain mustard sauce and paired with crispy sweet potato frites....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Sushi and Tempura - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of sushi-making and tempura in this fun date night cooking course. In this hands-on date night cooking class, you and your partner will master Japanese cuisine favorites. You will learn the art of sushi-making as you prepare California rolls, then dive into traditional tempura with perfectly prepared...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Home Style Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Donuts from scratch. Learn to fry the perfect donut in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills such as making a homemade donut batter, shaping it into rings and frying the doughnuts to perfection. Learn to make sweet glazes and flavorful icings from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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Traditional Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential techniques for donut making. During this cooking class, you'll take it back to basics and learn how to make classic donuts. A seasoned chef will take you through the steps of creating fluffy donuts in three varieties. You'll learn how to make your batter, fry and glaze your donuts. This class will...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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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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World of Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gives a whole new meaning to scratch-made, small batch donuts. Skip the early morning run to the bakery by making your favorite sweet breakfast treat by hand in this chef-led cooking class. Whip up the perfect yeast dough then fry, fill and glaze your donuts in a variety of shapes and flavors from sprinkles to maple...
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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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