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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Mastering French Culinary Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic French dishes from a five-star chef. Discover the ins and outs of French fare with this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen while creating a multi-course menu of French cuisine. Prepare salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill. Next, make perfectly roasted herb...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Elegant Dishes for an Anniversary
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn classic techniques for garlic chicken, pommes purée, frisée salad and warm chocolate soufflé. Enjoy treasured flavors in this cooking class set up to transform any event into a memorable culinary event. An expert chef will teach you classic techniques and strategies for preparing an elegant menu that includes...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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A Bistro Evening at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a classic French dinner full of fresh flavors and traditional techniques. Bring the charm of a French bistro home with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to steam salmon, shaved fennel and dill in sealed parchment packets for a light, flavorful dish. Then, crisp roasted...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Savor Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fresh taste of authentic Italian cuisine in this hands-on experience. Elevate your culinary skills with this one-of-a-kind Italian cooking class. Learn to make showstopping dishes from a five-star chef in an interactive environment. Start with a fresh lacinato kale salad with corn. Next, prepare...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cook French, the Authentic Way
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a French menu with salmon, tarragon leeks, roasted herbs and Chantilly crêpes. Come enjoy a hands-on cooking class with a world-class chef who is quite adept at creating wonderful, memorable meals! Guests will have an enjoyable evening learning the classic French dinner party menu from beginning to end....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Handmade Pasta and Seasonal Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a delicious Italian meal featuring homemade pasta, seasonal produce and chocolate tiramisu. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll build technique while crafting seasonal favorites for an Italian feast. Guided by a world-class chef, you'll mix and shape fresh pasta dough, transforming it into fettuccine...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Fine Dining Made French
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make elegant French cuisine with this upscale culinary experience. Discover the secrets of French fine dining in a hands-on cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen while learning from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare pan-roasted chicken with fine herbs and whole-grain mustard...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Authentic Italian Flavors to Savor Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make pasta from scratch with vibrant salad and indulgent tiramisu. This full sensory cooking class enables guests to sample genuinely Italian tastes while actively engaging in their creation. An esteemed chef instructs students on the techniques of forming fresh pasta dough, making and cooking proper...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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La Haute Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master an elegant French menu using classic techniques and four authentic recipes. In this hands-on French cooking class, you'll master traditional techniques as you prepare an elegant menu perfect for a romantic date night or a formal dinner party. Guided by an expert chef, you'll learn how to pan-roast chicken using...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Discover Fare From Thailand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create authentic Thai dishes in this hands-on experience. Explore the complex world of Thai cuisine in this unforgettable cooking class. Learn to make a three-course meal under the instruction of a five-star chef. Start by preparing street food-style corn and lime fritters. Next, prepare the perfect pad Thai and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Fine French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create a sophisticated French meal with truffled pommes and vanilla crème brûlée. Attend a beautiful cooking class that focuses on the timeless techniques and flavors of fine French cuisine. Under the guidance of a top-rated chef, guests will learn to sear succulent pan-roasted chicken accented with fine...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Flavors of Thai Street Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore aromatic, authentic dishes from Thailand’s vibrant street food scene. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll dive into the vibrant world of Thai street food with four authentic recipes you can easily recreate at home. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll fry crispy corn and lime fritters and stir-fry the...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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