Washington, D.C.
5.0
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef

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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
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20 Reviews
Chef Charles is a skilled and passionate chef with years of experience creating memorable dining experiences. Whether in a professional kitchen or hosting hands-on classes, his goal is simple: to share the joy of cooking and inspire others through food. Known for a warm teaching style and a deep respect for culinary tradition, Chef Charles turns every meal into a celebration.
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Charles or Resident Chef

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Learn Chocolate Recipes From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat your senses to a chocolate lover’s escape. In this decadent cooking class in McLean, Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on cooking...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 10:00AM & other times
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Prepare Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll, fill and decorate pies like a holiday baking expert. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in McLean. With help from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Sun, Oct 5th at 10:00AM & other times
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Craft Earthy Mediterranean Recipes From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy the joy of cooking bold Mediterranean food from scratch. Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs will walk you through making roasted chicken with preserved lemon, couscous with mint and lemon and a savory...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Mon, Oct 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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Discover Italian Fall Flavors

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a delicious fall menu the Italian way. Dig into fall comfort food with this hands-on Italian cooking class in McLean. Join Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs to make sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage, then wrap chicken in prosciutto and finish it with a marsala wine sauce. For...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Mon, Oct 6th at 7:00PM & other times
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Indulge in Fall Comfort Food

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your fall cooking skills to the next level. Celebrate autumn in this hands-on cooking class in McLean with Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs. You’ll prepare tender pork chops glazed with beer and maple syrup, then craft traditional spaetzle tossed in brown butter. For dessert, bake a sweet and...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Tue, Oct 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Build Confidence in Bread Making

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy the process of crafting and baking real, fresh bread. Learn the secrets to perfect homemade bread in this hands-on baking cooking class in McLean. With help from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make fluffy focaccia topped with roasted vegetables and basil oil, then shape mini...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Wed, Oct 8th at 10:00AM & other times
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Create a Flavorful French Fall Menu

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the elegance of fall through gourmet French recipes. Channel the charm of a Parisian bistro in this cozy French cooking class in McLean. Join Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs to make rosemary pan-seared chicken with wild mushrooms, light and airy gougères and a crisp frisée and apple salad...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Wed, Oct 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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Craft a Vibrant Spanish Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn simple ingredients into bold Spanish comfort food. Take yourself on a trip in this Spanish cooking class in McLean. Join Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs to make garlicky chicken thighs with piquillo pepper sauce, roast potatoes with chorizo, olives and Manchego and braise kale and chickpeas...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Wed, Oct 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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Classic Southern Comfort Food Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up comforting recipes straight from Southern culinary traditions. Dig into feel-good favorites in this comfort cooking class in McLean with Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs. You’ll learn how to make chicken-fried steak with savory red eye gravy, crisp broccoli seasoned with lemon and chili...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Thu, Oct 9th at 1:00PM
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Prepare a Classic French Meal

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create delicious fall dishes with a French bistro twist. Master the art of French bistro cooking in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear cast iron steak and create a rich red wine sauce, then prepare creamy truffle mashed potatoes...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Thu, Oct 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Together in the French Kitchen - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate autumn with your favorite person and cozy French recipes. Bring your favorite person along for a French-inspired cooking class in McLean. With help from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, prepare a thyme-scented potato gratin and toss a beet and haricot vert...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Thu, Oct 9th at 7:00PM & other times
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Cook a Bright Family Style Mexican Meal

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create festive comfort food using classic Mexican ingredients. Bring the party to your plate in this hands-on Mexican cooking class in McLean. Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs will teach you how to make homemade tortillas, juicy carne asada, street-style corn and classic guacamole. You’ll also...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Mon, Oct 13th at 4:00PM & other times
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Dive Into French Quarter Flavors

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the soulful side of French Quarter cooking. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in McLean. Led by Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies with...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Tue, Oct 14th at 7:00PM & other times
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Cozy Flavors of Pumpkin Season

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace autumn with sweet treats and spice blend magic. Discover cozy fall treats in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Craft spiced pumpkin ice cream, airy pumpkin soufflé and soft pumpkin donuts with tangy buttermilk glaze. You’ll also enjoy a bonus demo from Chef Charles or a talented resident chef on making...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Wed, Oct 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Rustic French Recipes Made From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the richness of rustic French culinary tradition. Learn the essentials of rustic French cooking in this flavor-packed cooking class in McLean. Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through sautéing haricots verts in brown butter, blending roasted cauliflower into a silky soup...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 1:00PM & other times
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Fall Night In With Steak - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Try steak night with a twist in this cozy, hands-on cooking class! Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Step Into Fall With France - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Share something sweet in this romantic French cooking session. Celebrate romance in this fall-inspired French cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, craft a fragrant thyme potato gratin and create a vibrant beet and haricot vert...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
5.0
20 Reviews
McLean
Next Date: Sat, Oct 18th at 7:00PM
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

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Reviews Chef Charles or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Amelia

Amelia

06/29/25
Really fun and busy class making pad Thai, deep fried lemongrass corn fritters, shrimp curry, and enjoying coconut rice afterwards, in a group of 12. It was nice to review knife skills as well. Great date or special occasion activity
06/29/25
Carol

Carol

06/22/25
Fun class!
06/22/25
Nancy

Nancy

06/18/25
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
06/18/25