Washington, D.C. (Northwest Washington)
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Chef Gustavo

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Chef Gustavo
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416 Reviews
Latin American cuisine is what Chef Gustavo is all about. As the owner and executive chef of Rumba Café in Adams Morgan for 20 years, he understands this cuisine more than anything else. He draws his inspiration from his own travels through Latin America, the Caribbean, France, Spain and more. He studied at L’ Academie de Cuisine and is knowledgeable in French cuisine as well. He is available to teach classes in both English and Spanish.
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: South American Flavors
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South American Flavors

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Create traditional dishes and learn incredible cultural stories with Chef Gustavo. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn all about the intricate food from four South American nations. Chef Gustavo will teach you time-honored cooking techniques along the way, as you handcraft classic recipes. Begin by...
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Chef Gustavo
5.0
416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
Next Date: Sun, Oct 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Paella
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Traditional Spanish Paella

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to make authentic Spanish seafood paella completely from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Gustavo will teach you how to prepare three classic Spanish recipes centered around a gourmet seafood paella. As you cook, you'll also learn all about Spanish food culture. Begin by making a...
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Chef Gustavo
5.0
416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
Next Date: Mon, Oct 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fusion Date Night
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Fusion Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to fuse together incredible ingredients for a burst of flavor with Chef Gustavo. Chef Gustavo will draw upon his vast expertise to showcase Ibero-American fusion cuisine in an informative and entertaining environment. In this couples cooking class, Chef Gustavo will show you how to sauté spicy shrimp...
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Chef Gustavo
5.0
416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
Next Date: Tue, Oct 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Flavors of Spain
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Flavors of Spain

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make three authentic Iberian dishes from scratch with Chef Gustavo. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gustavo, you will learn how to make three distinctive dishes of the Spanish region completely from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with gambas al ajillo diablo, a recipe...
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Chef Gustavo
5.0
416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
Next Date: Mon, Oct 9th at 6:00PM & other times
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Argentine-Style Grilling
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Argentine-Style Grilling

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn a distinctly South American take on creating a flame-cooked meal with all the trimmings. Take a lesson in the art of Argentine grilling in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Gustavo. Create an authentic parrillada, a fire-cooked spread for meat lovers, while learning the finer points of open-flame cooking and...
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Chef Gustavo
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416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Peruvian Gathering
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The Peruvian Gathering

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Join Chef Gustavo as you expand your culinary repertoire with authentic Peruvian flavors Chef Gustavo has a wealth of culinary knowledge that he is ready to share with you. Join him in the kitchen where he will showcase a variety of traditional Peruvian flavors and teach you how to integrate classic Peruvian...
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416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Ibero American Fusion
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Ibero American Fusion

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover intense flavors derived from different Latin American inspirations with Chef Gustavo. Chef Gustavo, who has traveled all over Latin America learning the cuisines, will teach you everything you need to know to craft authentic Ibero-American dishes in this hands-on cooking class. This classic menu features...
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Chef Gustavo
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416 Reviews
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Latin American Brunch
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Latin American Brunch

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to spice up your weekend brunch routine with a little Latin American flair. In this hands-on class with Chef Gustavo, you will learn the skills and techniques necessary to prepare an impressive Latin American brunch that is a colorful feast for both the eyes and the palate. Start by assembling a spicy...
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Cozymeal guest reviews for Chef Gustavo

Hannah C.

Hannah

09/24/23
Chef Gustavo was so kind and created such a fun environment! He is extremely knowledgeable in South American cuisine, and it was such a fun date night!
09/24/23
Michelle B.

Michelle

09/24/23
We had a great time! The food was delicious and we learned a lot too. Thank you, Chef Gustavo.
09/24/23
Leigh F.

Leigh

09/12/23
Such a great experience! The food was delicious and I loved the intimacy of being in his house. It was very warm and so much fun! Would recommend to everyone!
09/12/23