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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Perfecting Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to use puff pastry perfectly each time. There are so many dishes you can make with puff pastry and with this puff pastry perfection cooking class, you'll be a professional in the kitchen in no time. Join a top-rated chef who will guide you through the process of creating a French classic: laminated dough....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Chinese Cuisine Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of simple Chinese cooking. Authentic Chinese cooking doesn’t have to be complicated and during this cooking class, you'll learn to master your favorite dishes with ease. The expert chef will guide you through the entire process. You’ll get to grips with the techniques and be shown how to prepare and...
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Chef Chericia or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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The Flavors of Chile
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover this satisfying South American menu inspired by the chef's travels through Chile. Discover the intriguing cuisine of Chile in a hands-on cooking class arising from Chef Gustavo's personal journey throughout the region. With elements from ocean, field and mountain, this spread reflects the land's rich...
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Chef Gustavo
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Team Building Activity
Regional Chinese Cuisine
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Take a culinary trip around China with your colleagues and create diverse cuisine together. Learn the traditional cooking techniques and flavors of different Chinese regions in this engaging team building cooking class. Chef Li will take you on a culinary tour that includes unique ingredients and cooking styles.
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Chef Li
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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Signature Flavors of Thai Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this professional chef-led cooking class. In this hands-on experience with Chef Made Master, you'll learn how to cook authentic Thai completely from scratch. Practice knife skills and work with Thai pantry ingredients as you prepare a multi-course spread.
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Chef Made Master
Centreville
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Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to craft popular Spanish small plates at home. Take a culinary journey to Spain without leaving the comfort of your home in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. Guests will learn to make traditional Spanish tapas, as well as a classic paella, all from scratch. Get a pitcher of sangria and a few of your...
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Chef Jordan
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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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 Abrar or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Baking, Brownies and More For 2
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join a friend for this private baking class with Chef Tiffany. Invite a partner or friend to mix, roll and bake in this three-hour, hands-on class with top baking Chef Tiffany. Although classically trained in a French cooking school, Chef Tiffany has a simple approach to baking and she is able to easily outline the...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Team Building Activity
The Best Guacamole Competition
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Bring culinary collaboration and friendly competition to the office in this high-energy cooking contest! Get your crew in smash mode for a guacamole-making challenge with Chef Greg, where the best guac on the block takes top prize. Your team will have a blast creating their best takes on this beloved dip.
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Chef Greg
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Master Chinese Specials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to master your favorite Chinese specials. The world of Chinese cuisine is full of specialties just waiting for you to try and with a Chinese specials cooking class, you'll learn how to make them in your own kitchen. Join a top-rated chef experienced in Chinese cooking who will guide you through a fun and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sicilian Chicken Surprise
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create an unforgettable Sicilian menu. Impress your friends and loved ones by learning to create delicious Italian food in this chef-led cooking class. The expert chef will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Chicken Piccata and serve it up with a tender asparagus side dish and creamy garlic polenta. To...
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Chef Chericia or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Team Building Activity
Authentic Chinese Soup Dumplings
$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Uncover the secrets to making classic Chinese soup dumplings alongside your team. In this hands-on team building class, Chef Li will teach your group how to prepare Chinese soup dumplings, or xiao long bao. You'll learn the secrets to enclosing the soup in the dumplings to make this popular dim sum dish. Begin by...
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Chef Li
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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