Cooking Class - H'ors d'Oeuvres For The Holidays

What You’ll Do

Make a festive array of small bites perfect for celebrating the joys of the season.

Your Christmas cocktail party gets an extra shot of flavor with the appetizers in this hands-on cooking class. These tray-ready hors d'oeuvres include homemade crackers and top them with smoked salmon, classic beef Wellington in mushroom sauce, an onion and cheese tartlet and crostini with a sumptuous butternut squash puree.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Baking, Fun, Gourmet, Holiday
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


In 2004, Chef Paula followed her passion for food at L’Academie de Cuisine, graduating at the top of her class in 2005. Beginning as a Sous Chef in the Executive Dining Room at the Washington Post, Chef Paula went on to spend a decade crafting regional recipes before advancing to Executive Chef. After a brief hiatus, her love for food drew her back to teaching, where she now shares her enthusiasm for cooking with each of her students.

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What You’ll Do

Make a festive array of small bites perfect for celebrating the joys of the season.

Your Christmas cocktail party gets an extra shot of flavor with the appetizers in this hands-on cooking class. These tray-ready hors d'oeuvres include homemade crackers and top them with smoked salmon, classic beef Wellington in mushroom sauce, an onion and cheese tartlet and crostini with a sumptuous butternut squash puree.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Baking, Fun, Gourmet, Holiday
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Paula or Resident Chef

Zach

Zach

13 Oct 2025

Chef was funny and knowledgeable, wasn't exactly prepared for the class/recipe. Also admitted that he disliked baking + hadn't baked in a while throughout the class.
Lisa Banks

Lisa Banks

12 Oct 2025

Patrick was great. Kind, patient and knowledgeable about Thai cuisine. Class moved at a good pace and then set up was very bright, open and comfortable
Helene

Helene

13 Jul 2025

The instructor was warm, Knowledgeable and a great teacher. The class was wonderful and we learned a lot and had a lot of fun!! I would highly recommend the class to anyone!