Cooking Class - Build a Beautiful Buttercream Cake

Cake Decorating 101 Fill Frost and Finish Lesson

$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Learn to create party-ready layered cakes from scratch.

Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to finish. Chef Scott or a resident chef will guide you through leveling, stacking and achieving smooth buttercream finishes before adding sugared flowers for decoration. This cooking class in Arlington is perfect for anyone who wants practical cake decorating skills they can use for birthdays and special occasions.

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 hours
Labels Baking, Beginner, Cake Decorating, Pastry, Vegetarian
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Scott or Resident Chef

93 reviews

The journey to culinary mastery is always an exciting adventure. With passionate, creative artists like Chef Scott and his stellar team helping you find your way, you'll have world-class guides leading you toward culinary success. Their expertise in all things gourmet is your ticket into a world of handcrafted cuisine that makes each class a sweet surprise. For Chef Scott and crew, this sort of magic is just another day in the kitchen.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

What You’ll Do

Learn to create party-ready layered cakes from scratch.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Baking, Beginner, Cake Decorating, Pastry, Vegetarian
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Scott or Resident Chef

Greg

05 Feb 2026

We cooked NY strip steak, pesto gnocchi, salad and gelato. Our experience was very positive- Chef Scott was very engaging and knowledgable and did a great job engaging our team and teaching us different techniques that we didn't know. We really enjoyed our experience last night

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Rolando

18 May 2025

I Enjoyed this class so much! It was my first time, and the Teacher/ Chef and her Sous Chef made me feel so welcomed. I learned so much and had no trouble with anything due to the Chefs excellent explanation and teaching skills. I highly recommend this or any upcoming classes. Will definitely be back!

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Neil

18 Feb 2026

Chef Marion is the only Chef we want in the future.

Sasha Ruocco

07 Feb 2026

Amazing experience! Pesto sauce was incredible:)

Spencer

05 Feb 2026

Gnocchi and steak. Great team building experience

Josh Zaklis

05 Feb 2026

Great class and learned a lot!

Adam Murphy

05 Feb 2026

Scott created a great atmosphere for a fun learning experience. Highly recommend!

Sean Fling

05 Feb 2026

Great experience and excellent host!

Kathryne

24 Dec 2025

We made tamales and the class was wonderful. Chef was great and food was delicious!

Julie

24 Dec 2025

What a fantastic experience! Chef Scott truly delighted us with his exceptional skills, and the food was absolutely outstanding. We can't wait to return!

Samuel Cortes

06 Dec 2025

We cooked some lobster ravioli and prepared a salad and some crostini to go along with it. Chef Scott was a lot of fun and his instructions were great. He'd check in on each table and give a helping hand as well. It was my first time making pasta from scratch so it was a fun experience! Would highly recommend!

Susan

12 Nov 2025

Chef was terrific. He directed our group of 16 people with poise and great humor. Our meal was delicious. Everyone had a great time.

Jo Ann

12 Sep 2025

Chef Scott and his team exceeded all expectations. The instruction was impeccable and the food, DELICIOUS! It was a wonderful team building experience that we plan to do again!

Marty

16 Aug 2025

Resident chef was most engaging

Eric

29 Jun 2025

Experience was awesome. Team was excellent to work with. Looking forward to have this experience again.

Katherin T

26 Jun 2025

Excellent class! Very informative and fun!

Kendra

19 Jun 2025

This class was a lot of fun. We learned some new skills and the food was delicious!

Diana

17 Jun 2025

The pasta making class with Chef Marie was fun, and she was very knowledgable. The meal was also delicious! We will be using our new skills to make this again at home.

Robert

14 Jun 2025

It wasn't ched Scott. She was really good.

David

12 Jun 2025

We didn't have Chef Scott, but the chef we had was a lot of fun and very informative. And the donuts and fritters we made are the best we have ever had!

Namrata

07 Jun 2025

The class was fun and very well organized. I always thought the art of macaron making was daunting but the chef broke down the process into simple steps and gave a ton of helpful tips. We had a great time while learning a skill we will have for life!

Ammarin

07 Jun 2025

It was my first time doing a cooking class. I love it! And I’d love to do more classes in the future!

Amara

06 Jun 2025

Awesome class! Learned all the basics and had such a fun time :) sushi was delicious and chef Scott is helpful and fun

Aparjitha

01 Jun 2025

Great class! Six people was the right size and so fun!

Larry

24 May 2025

Chef Scott made things fun and simple. All the prep work and measuring had been done before we got their, as if we had our own sous chefs! Class moved along at a good pace, the recipes were easy to follow, and the food was tasty!

Maria

17 May 2025

Chef Devin was truly a treat to work with. Did the Fresh Mediterranean Flavors: Falafel to Baklava vegetarian class with him. He gave several options/adjustments that are helpful in our personal cooking experiences. I truly appreciated this insight, feedback, and improvisations. Those little gems of knowledgeable are more valuable than preparing the receipe. I would love to see more vegetarian cooking classes offered, esp involving beans, nutritional acumen, meaning a meal considering protein, mineral consumption, etc.

Reese

13 May 2025

Penny was truly amazing

Providence

11 May 2025

Absolutely exceeded expectations! Chef Scott was super knowledgeable and personable and his assistant Eric was so sweet and solicitous. I can’t wait to sign up for another class - highly recommend!

Morgan

08 May 2025

Excellent class! A lot of fun, learned recipes that I am definitely saving for future use, and now feel confident to make macarons!

Teri

26 Apr 2025

Scott was great, the food was great!

Alexa

24 Mar 2025

Recipe was delicious! Chef and helpers were very nice. Definitely recommend.

Lakeisha

12 Jan 2025

Great experience and delicious food!

Jarrett

03 Nov 2024

Chef was very informative/knowledgeable about everything which made the overall experience fantastic!

Sonja

25 Oct 2024

Great class, I really enjoyed it & the day/time was perfect

Stephanie

25 Oct 2024

What a fantastic experience! It was easy, fun, enjoyable and delicious! Thank you to Chef and the team for helping make a memorable experience!

April

18 Oct 2024

So much fun! Thank you!

Lane

22 Sep 2024

We had a great time! The food was fantastic and the chef was really fun

Theresa

23 Jul 2024

I bought this class as a birthday gift for a friend. Great learning experience in a fun, collaborative environment.

Melissa

20 Jul 2024

The teacher was fun and informative. The food was amazing. We will be back!

Ester

10 Jul 2024

Chef David was great! He walked us through each step well and was light hearted, funny and personable the whole class. My boyfriend and I enjoyed the class very much and would recommend it.

Arlene

09 Jul 2024

Chef Marion was excellent. The class was a lot of fun. The ovens weren't big enough or didn't cook evenly enough. Despite Chef Marion rotating the pies a lot, the crusts got burned on one side. Such a shame.

Maegan

27 Jun 2024

Was great

Jarrett

26 Jun 2024

Had Chef David. Was very knowledgeable and helpful through the course. Food was delicious.

Alexander

19 Jun 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Scott. He knows his stuff and instructs with such grace and wit! We’re looking forward to making fresh, homemade pasta at home.

Stephanie

15 Jun 2024

Chef Maria was fun and full of great cooking tips. Great food, festive atmosphere.

Kendra Dolinka

14 Jun 2024

Our experience with Chef Scott was awesome! He has a talent for teaching in a way that is effortless and enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back.

Ryan

10 Jun 2024

Amazing chef went out of his way to keep our class up after several cancellations the food was amazing and his recipes are extremely well crafted can't wait to book our next class with him!

Nijel

30 Apr 2024

Incredibly delicious tasting food! Chef Scott made my girl birthday special! Thanks chef Scott I now know how to make different pasta noodles from scratch

Alexis

08 Apr 2024

Very fun and informative class, Chef Scott does well to engage with everyone in the class. We also got to go home with leftovers! Fantastic class, can't wait to take more!

Natalie

03 Apr 2024

Our chef was bubbly and fun but I was disappointed that our chicken breast cutlet had been butchered. Instead of receiving 2 full cutlets we had one full and one that had been butchered into 4 pieces of varying sizes. The chef apologized, which I appreciate, but I world expect better quality for the class. It did make it a bit challenging to cook within the time allotted considering that 4 people were using a single burner/pan and we had twice the amount of pieces to brown. The texture of the chicken was also off. It was very chewy, hard to describe, but not palatable. Maybe it didn’t get tenderized enough? I didn’t want to make a big deal in front of the other guests so I didn’t say anything to the chef and The piece that wasn’t butchered had a normal texture. Sauce was delicious and I can’t believe how easy it is to make pasta from scratch! I will be attempting to make at home.

Jonathan

02 Apr 2024

The class was very fun and I learned some different cooking techniques.

Florentina Costache

19 Mar 2024

It was amazing! The Chef was outstanding and the environment was perfect. Thank you!

Linda

15 Mar 2024

Had a wonderful time! Easy to follow and made some delicious British dishes!

Ken

07 Mar 2024

Chef Scott is amazing! The Japanese Steakhouse cooking class was great. My group absolutely loved everything about it.

Londyn

23 Feb 2024

We had a great time in this class! The chef was kind, informative and funny. Highly recommend!

Darrius

18 Feb 2024

Great experience

Andrea

27 Jan 2024

Chef Marion was awesome!

Emily

27 Jan 2024

Great class!!

Ethan

27 Jan 2024

Had a great time and learned a lot!!

TJ Ciccone

24 Jan 2024

This meal, and experience, far exceeded our expectations. The instructions were clear, humorous, and nobody burnt themselves. I call that a win. If you want a place for a great date night, double date, intimate business meeting, or small team building exercise this is a great idea.

Katharine

14 Jan 2024

Scott was wonderful, very engaging and eager to answer any questions we had. It felt we were with a group of friends. Delicious.

Julia

11 Jan 2024

The food was delicious and our chef did a great job answering all of our questions. We will definitely be back for another class. (1:00 pm Italian sauces)

Reviews Chef Scott or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Lois

11 Jan 2024

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.

Linda Sue

21 Dec 2023

We had a wonderful time and cooked an absolutely delicious meal! Chef was knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining. We would definitely do another Cozymeal experience.

Rachel

14 Dec 2023

This class was incredible. It was fun, informative, hands-on, and we left with delicious treats! My husband and I will be returning for future classes - highly recommend.

Dahlia

27 Nov 2023

Resident Chef Marion was amazing! Clear, helpful, kind, and easily transferring knowledge for a fun cooking experience. Learned a lot. Thank you!

James

26 Nov 2023

Only giving 4 stars because it is not what I expected when paying this much for the class to share the dish 4 ways. Was under the impression that each couple would have their own dish to share rather than one dish split 4 ways for the price paid. Other than that the experience was really nice, chef and assistants were awesome and food was delicious

Omer

25 Nov 2023

Easy instructions, great chef even better cake!

Ariana

20 Nov 2023

very knowledgeable chef! He was very helpful and the food was amazing!

Millette

12 Nov 2023

Chef Scott was funny and personable. He had a candle for our birthday cake and made our birthday guy, and another couple feel very special on their 2nd wedding anniversary! Great job. We are so very grateful for the experience.

Barbara

29 Oct 2023

It was a birthday gift for my grand daughter and we had a great time! Learned so much and had tasty treats to enjoy when we got home! Plan to go back!

Heather

06 Oct 2023

This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.

Nicole

06 Oct 2023

Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!

Kerry

06 Oct 2023

I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!

Aimee

06 Oct 2023

Great class! So delish!

Sonda

06 Oct 2023

Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.

Beth

06 Oct 2023

Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.

Lisa

06 Oct 2023

Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!

Kelli

06 Oct 2023

I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!

Britten

06 Oct 2023

Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.

Laura

06 Oct 2023

Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.

Frederick

06 Oct 2023

I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.

Tiffany

06 Oct 2023

My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.

Marianne

06 Oct 2023

It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!

Chrysanna

06 Oct 2023

Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.

Anna

06 Oct 2023

Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Micky

06 Oct 2023

Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.

Joyce

06 Oct 2023

This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.

Kathleen

06 Oct 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.

Sarah

22 Sep 2023

Highly recommend this class! Chef Scott and team are great.

Elisabeth

11 Jun 2025

A fun class overall! Unfortunately, we didn’t get to do a whole lot of cooking though because of the limited outlets the chef made most of the sauces. It was a lot of watching and not a whole lot of doing which was a little disappointing. Also, it wasn’t made clear in the sign up that we would be paired with a random couple. Overall, I think the class expectations need to be laid out more clearly in the sign up.