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Chef Laura grew up in a food-industry Italian family in Pennsylvania, and attended Penn State before working as an accountant in Washington D.C. In 2008, she traveled to Italy to learn classic pasta making, and was hooked. Shortly thereafter, Chef Laura attended L'Academie de Cuisine where she learned French cooking methods, and in 2009 she began working as a personal chef. Chef Laura enjoys teaching proper cooking techniques rather than particular recipes.

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Pasta Workshop for Beginners

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Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Exquisite Land & Sea Feast

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Exquisite Land & Sea Feast

$199 each / 5 Courses

Private Chef Meal

$199 / 5 Courses

Savor luxury surf and turf inspired menu with a refined touch of five-star Chef Vasily. For a seasonal inspired twist on American fusion cuisine book an exclusive private chef meal. A five-star Chef Vasily will prepare a gourmet feast for you and your cherished ones to indulge in. Your culinary journey begins...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 22nd & other times

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Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Chef's Signature Specialties

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Chef's Signature Specialties

$139 each

Private Chef Meal

$139

Enjoy a menu of decadent seafood culinary creations handcrafted specially by Chef Ozzy. In this private chef meal, Chef Ozzy will share his signature dishes crafted entirely from scratch using the freshest seasonal ingredients. This elevated four-course menu is hearty, inventive and full of bold flavor. Begin...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 22nd & other times

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Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Normandy Coast Seafood

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Normandy Coast Seafood

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Revel in the fresh flavors of coastal Normandy in this private chef meal. A four-course French seafood dining adventure awaits you, with Chef Bobby as your guide. You’ll enjoy a home-cured bacon, sea scallop and French lentil appetizer before refreshing your palate with a watercress and citrus salad dressed...

Next Date: Sun, Aug 23rd & other times

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: A Toast to Washington, D.C.

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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

A Toast to Washington, D.C.

$125

Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

$125

Sip and savor the best bites and beverages as you explore the neighborhood of Georgetown. Elevate your Georgetown food tour with an upgraded drinks package featuring locally crafted kombucha, seasonal cocktails and refreshing local beer. This enhanced experience perfectly pairs history, flavor and signature D.C....

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3.4

5 Reviews

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Next Date: Sat, Aug 22nd at 11:00AM & other times

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Washington, D.C. Weekend Food Tour: Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

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Weekend Food Tour

Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

$89

Weekend Food Tour

$89

Spend some quality weekend time tracking down the best bites in vibrant Washington, D.C. Spend your weekend discovering the flavors and stories that define Georgetown on a weekend food tour combining history, culture and cuisine. Taste classic dishes in timeless settings surrounded by one of D.C.’s most picturesque...

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3.4

5 Reviews

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Next Date: Sat, Aug 22nd at 12:00PM & other times

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour: A Taste of Washington, D.C.

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A Taste of Washington, D.C.

$89

Food Tour

$89

Find fantastic gourmet flavor waiting around every corner in the historic heart of the U.S. Explore Washington, D.C.’s rich history and vibrant culinary scene on a food tour that blends iconic sights with classic local flavors. Discover how Georgetown’s storied past and evolving tastes come alive through every...

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Washington, D.C. Team Cooking Class: Spanish Flavor Extravanganza

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Great for Groups of 12-100

Spanish Flavor Extravanganza

$179

Team Building Activity

$179

From paella and tapas to traditional flan, step into the world of Spanish cuisine. Explore the vibrant colors and bold flavors of authentic Spanish cuisine in this team building activity. Working alongside a gourmet chef, you'll master traditional techniques and learn local culinary skills using fresh ingredients....

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4.7

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Washington, D.C. Team Cooking Class: From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

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Great for Groups of 12-20

From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

$145

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This fun, competitive and downright delicious class is perfect for bringing culinary crews together. This interactive team building activity promises taste and teamwork in equal measure. Guided by an esteemed Chef Li with over a decade’s experience, you and your curious culinary crew will get hands-on with the arts...

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Washington, D.C. Team Cooking Class: Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Washington D.C.

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Great for Groups of 10-50

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Washington D.C.

$85

Team Building Activity

$85

Fold, pleat and battle your way through Washington D.C.’s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Washington D.C.! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge. Fold,...

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Sweets From Korea

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$49/Person

Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 22nd, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

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Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

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$39/Person

Learn how to prepare fish tacos and margaritas that will transport you to the islands. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Natasha, you will learn how to prepare fish tacos that fuse Latin and Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques. Chef Natasha will begin by teaching you how to make...

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Online Cooking Class: A Focus on Cooking Techniques

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Join Chef Logan for an in-depth introduction into the Maillard reaction and other cooking techniques. Take a dive into the chemistry side of cooking in this interactive, live online cooking class with Chef Logan. You’ll learn all about the Maillard reaction — how to transform texture and flavor by cooking food...

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Laura THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Mushroom Lovers Menu

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Mushroom Lovers Menu

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Find out everything you've always wanted to know about mushroom but were afraid to ask! Celebrate the mushroom with Chef Laura as your guide! In this hands-on cooking class you'll learn the best way to clean them, cook them and a few insider tricks to sealing in flavor in the process. A few of the recipes you'll...

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Cutting Edge Knife Skills for 2

$175

Cooking Class

$175

Learn how to slice and dice like a professional with Chef Laura. Sharpen your knife skill as you prepare three courses completely from scratch! Chef Laura will teach you and your partner basic knife skills that you'll hone as you chop ingredients for two inventive salads that can be easily recreated at home. Begin...

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Sauces for Seafood and Poultry for 2

$175

Cooking Class

$175

Discover the secrets of simple sauces in this indulgent class with Chef Laura. Relax with a friend or partner as Chef Laura expertly demystifies deglazing, showing you how to make easy one-pan sauces and how to modify them easily to suit every occasion. Begin by making succulent pan-seared scallops paired with a...

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Mushroom Menu for Lovers (or Friends) for 2

$175

Cooking Class

$175

Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms! Find a fellow Mycophile — mushroom lover — and join Chef Laura for this guide through mushrooms from A to Z. From cleaning to prepping and cooking, Chef Laura will teach you everything you need to know — plus a few tips you didn't even know you needed to know — to...

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Intro to the Keto Diet

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Join Chef Laura on a journey to restore your health with the ketogenic diet. Chef Laura utilizes her vast expertise as a chef to introduce the keto diet in a way you will understand. The chef follows this food plan and is ready to share her knowledge with you! The ketogenic diet is involves eating a high-fat,...

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Valentine's Fare With Italian Flare

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Chef Laura will show you how to celebrate Valentine's Day the Italian way with homemade pasta. This romantic menu celebrates the Italian roots of St. Valentine's Day, and features handmade pasta crafted with high-quality ingredients and cooking techniques that have stood the test of time. Begin the hands-on...

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Keto Italian Recipes

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Discover a menu of low-carb, keto-friendly Italian recipes in this interactive experience with Chef Laura. In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet four-course Italian menu using a bevy of easy-to-master cooking techniques as well as fresh, high-quality, keto-friendly...

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Cutting Edge Knife Skills

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Sharpen your skills and feast on three incredible courses with Chef Laura. Fresh produce and protein are perfect canvases to practice knife-cutting techniques. In this class with Chef Laura you'll learn basic knife skills from Chef Laura to keep you safe and to save you time in the kitchen. You'll begin with a Thai...

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Sauces for Seafood and Poultry

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn how to craft simple sauces that turn dinners into events. Chef Laura will show you how to create simple, one-pan sauces completely from scratch using high-quality ingredients. She will then show you how to recreate these same sauces with varying combinations of wines, vinegar, stocks and herbs for an...

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Chef Laura's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 23 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Laura

Erin

01/17/20

What a fun night! Chef Laura was an excellent teacher and host. We honed our knife skills chopping up veggies for the soup, stuffed mushrooms, and sauce. We learned all about different types of mushrooms and how to clean and cook them. So many things to learn! And in the end, the meal was delicious and we had plenty of leftovers to take home along with the recipes. (My mother-in-law was also pleased that she and Chef Laura attended the same university... LOL.)

01/17/20

Andrew

09/16/19

Chef Laura was a wonderful host. We learned a ton that we could use beyond the class, and the food was delicious. Big fun.

09/16/19

Clio

09/16/19

We loved Chef Laura’s mushroom lovers class. The food was delicious and we learned great tips and tricks (including some useful knife skills). She printed the recipes out for us at the end so we could recreate the meal. Chef Laura was kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

09/16/19

Sam

12/17/16

I had a really great cooking class with Chef Laura when I was in the DMV area. I’d really recommend her to anyone looking for a cool, hands on experience with a great chef.

12/17/16

Sam

06/25/16

I'm still thinking of the beef and mushroom we had in Chef Laura's cooking class during our trip to Washington, DC. Laura is a very experienced and super nice chef. She knows a lot, can explains things well and can really help you make delicious dishes (as she demonstrated in the case of the beef with mushrooms) that are much better than the food in almost all restaurants. I also like her style of cooking which is low in fat and rather healthy especially for a red meat dish. The mushroom soup also turned out to be delicious although maybe a little bit too salty - but don't worry, you can always make the stock thinner as the chef explained ;)

06/25/16

Brooke

06/24/16

I am extremely picky about salads, a good salad needs to be crunchy and flavorful and fresh and varied. It should have balanced flavors and leave you wanting another bite. Chef Laura's salads are miraculous. They are symphonies of harmonious flavors that combine in the most amazing ways. Sweet mango, crunchy Jicama and peanuts in an Vietnamese-style dressing. She easily demonstrates how to combine fresh ingredients to make mouthwatering salads but also shares her secrets for simple techniques like chopping and knifework. Highly recommended.

06/24/16

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Exquisite Land & Sea Feast

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A Toast to Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

A Taste of Washington, D.C.

Spanish Flavor Extravanganza

From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Washington D.C.

Sweets From Korea

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

A Focus on Cooking Techniques

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Laura THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Mushroom Lovers Menu

Cutting Edge Knife Skills for 2

Sauces for Seafood and Poultry for 2

Mushroom Menu for Lovers (or Friends) for 2

Intro to the Keto Diet

Valentine's Fare With Italian Flare

Keto Italian Recipes

Cutting Edge Knife Skills

Sauces for Seafood and Poultry