Cooking Class - Gourmet Menu - Date Night

What You’ll Do

Spend time learning new skills and techniques to create culinary magic.

Take a break from the same old/same old with this cooking class designed for couples. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll bond while learning how to prepare restaurant-quality recipes. Learn how to make a classic Wellington using pork tenderloin and homemade pastry dough. Roast seasonal vegetables for a unique farro dish. End with a sweet Dutch baby prepared with caramelized apples.

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

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Fun, Fusion
  • 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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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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What You’ll Do

Spend time learning new skills and techniques to create culinary magic.

Take a break from the same old/same old with this cooking class designed for couples. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll bond while learning how to prepare restaurant-quality recipes. Learn how to make a classic Wellington using pork tenderloin and homemade pastry dough. Roast seasonal vegetables for a unique farro dish. End with a sweet Dutch baby prepared with caramelized apples.

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

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Fun, Fusion
  • 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 this experience

Eran

Eran

06 Oct 2024

The chef was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. He took us through all the steps carefully, and was very helpful. I enjoyed the session.

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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