Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.
Best Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C. for your next culinary journey
Explore cooking classes in Washington D.C. that bring food lovers together with world-class chefs in the nation’s capital. Since 2014, these experiences on Cozymeal have earned recognition in outlets like USA Today and Good Housekeeping and built trust with tens of thousands of 5-star reviews. Available across 200+ cities, experiences on Cozymeal combines national reach with local flavor. Guests can explore Chesapeake-inspired seafood, Southern comfort favorites, handmade pasta, sushi making and refined French pastries, with options perfect for date nights, team events or celebrations. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus ensure every lifestyle is included. Whether you're located in Arlington, Alexandria or Bethesda, you get to enjoy vibrant local flavors and worldwide culinary techniques by booking the best cooking classes in Washington D.C. today.
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Stunning Homemade Festive Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy fresh holiday-inspired bread straight from the oven. This engaging festive cooking class will teach you how to make delicious fresh bread from scratch. Learn the techniques for kneading, proofing and baking a homemade bread dough. First, make a raspberry pull-apart wreath shaped like a snowflake and top it with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Make Vibrant Mini Cakes From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the season with creative mini cakes made from scratch. Bring holiday cheer to your baking in this festive cooking class in McLean. Learn to create mini chocolate bundt cakes drizzled with a bright raspberry glaze and mini carrot bundt cakes topped with cream cheese glaze and candied walnuts. With guidance...
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Verified Chef
Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Decorating Festive Holiday Cookie
$69
Cooking Class
$69
This cooking décor experience is perfect for families looking for a fun holiday activity. Dress up your holiday cookies in this festive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the techniques to decorate your cookies like a pro. Practice piping and flooding techniques with royal icing. Unleash your holiday...
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Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Dessert Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create stunning French desserts. Unleash your inner pastry chef with a French dessert cooking class. You'll create a glorious tarte tatin with caramelized apples, a fluffy soufflé with crème anglaise and more. An expert chef will guide you along the way with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. You don't have...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Whimsical Mini Cakes From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create classic desserts that make your holiday table shine. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a holiday cooking class filled with festive flavors and charming presentation. Bake mini chocolate bundt cakes with a luscious raspberry glaze and carrot bundt cakes finished with cream...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Make Your Own Elegant Holiday Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up cheerful holiday macarons in this festive class. Celebrate the holidays with a festive French macaron cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn the delicate art of macaron-making as you craft seasonal favorites like candy cane swirl macarons and gingerbread caramel macarons. Guided by Chef Paula or one of the...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Make Sweet Macarons From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll up your sleeves and bake creative macarons this holiday season. Celebrate the holidays with a festive French macaron cooking class in McLean. Learn the delicate art of macaron-making as you craft seasonal favorites like candy cane swirl macarons and gingerbread caramel macarons. Guided by Chef Charles or one of...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Italian Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft burrata crostini, chicken saltimbocca and tiramisu with your partner. Create an authentic Italian meal from scratch in this fun cooking class in Alexandria. With help from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare a five-course spread featuring crostini with burrata and peperonata,...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Family Cookie Decorating Extravaganza
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn royal icing techniques in this kid-friendly festive cookie decorating class. Join this family holiday cookie decorating class and unlock the secrets of mastering royal icing techniques. Delve into surprisingly simple yet creative methods to transform gingerbread and sugar cookies into edible holiday wonders. Get...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Kids Cooking Series
Kids Winter Fun - Holiday Baking
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Over five days, kids will learn essential baking skills in this cooking class. Over the course of five festive days, kids aged 7-11 will dive into baking basics and create their own holiday treats. Guided by an engaging instructor, they’ll explore creativity while building essential kitchen skills. Each child...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Elegant New Year’s Eve Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ring in the new year with a decadent, chef-guided holiday feast. Celebrate in style with this elegant cooking class focused on fine dining and timeless technique. Using high-quality ingredients, you’ll make soft, delicate blinis topped with gravlax and crème fraîche, then sear steak Diane to perfection. Finish...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Cozy Breads & Butter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential baking skills that make homemade bread achievable. Bake and create from scratch in this fun cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll make flavorful focaccia with roasted squash and sage, artisan-style French bread and homemade salted butter. You’ll practice key...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Washington, D.C.
How much do cooking classes in Washington, D.C. cost?
Cooking class costs vary by chef, menu and event. You can find starting prices shown on the courses displayed on this page, though final class prices are determined using a tiering structure based on the number of guests in your group, as well as any applicable fees or other add-ins that might be part of your chosen class. Usually, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
These experiences are great for any foodie that wants to have a good time with friends, family or colleagues. Cooking classes are an exciting way for beginning cooks to learn the basics, as well as a platform for intermediate and advanced chefs to sharpen their skills. There are courses specially made for kids, teens and families that focus on the fundamentals of food prep. And with dedicated sessions that help make memorable team building moments, romantic date night opportunities and birthday celebrations, you'll find cooking classes that add delicious spark to any festive occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
You can expect to create great memories and have a fun time with the people you care about most. The best cooking classes offer a laid-back, encouraging environment in every session, with confident instruction from a first-rate local chef. All ingredients and tools required to create the menu featured in the course are provided. You'll share the kitchen with other aspiring cooks on similar culinary journeys, creating a sense of community and camaraderie that infuses the best cooking classes in Washington, DC with fun energy. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the finished dishes with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The skills you'll master in these cooking courses run the gamut from basic knife work to contemporary cake decorating. Practice heritage pasta making, learn to prepare rustic breads from scratch or discover the proper way to grill a variety of meats and vegetables. All cooking lessons include a series of smaller lessons on topics such as efficient use of kitchen tools, preferred plating methods and crafting garnishes to add the perfect finishing touches to your meal.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
These cooking classes will strengthen relationships with your friends, family, or colleagues and result in an incredible experience you will never forget. Learning to create a masterful menu is just the beginning of the benefits you'll reap from taking cooking classes in the city. You'll also hone your confidence in the kitchen, work with some of the best chefs in town and meet a host of other cooks from neighborhoods like Logan Circle and Georgetown who share your curiosity for food prep. From gathering new recipes to show off to friends and family to developing a sense of ease and joy while cooking, there's something to savor every step of the way.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Top cooking classes in Washington D.C. cover international cuisines like Italian and French, as well as domestic favorites like steakhouse and Southern BBQ. You'll find sessions in sushi making, rustic bread baking, pasta making, cake decorating and other specialty techniques as well. With seasonal culinary classes in preparing holiday feasts, you can create menus that capture the flavors of the moment.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking classes in Minneapolis can take place at the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. If you choose an experience where you bring one of the city’s best chefs to your home for a gourmet event with friends or family, that chef will provide all the equipment and ingredients needed for a great class. Classes can also take place at your work for memorable team building moments with colleagues. From bistro courses in Powderhorn to steak dinner classes in Loring Park, every listing shares a map and venue image to help you plan.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Washington, D.C.
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.