Beginner Cooking Classes in DC
Feeling the itch to cook but need to learn a few techniques? Beginner cooking classes in DC are designed for those who seek the knowledge to create an unbelievable dish but just do not know where to start. From basic knife skills to discovering various spices, your chef instructor is ready to give you the information you need to succeed. Each class will leave new chefs with the skills to make a dish full of flavor and precision.
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Crisp Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Serve up a deliciously rustic Italian feast. Breathe life into a carefully curated Italian menu in this immersive cooking class. With step-by-step guidance from an esteemed chef, you'll tackle a flavorful feast, starting with toasted bruschetta layered with whipped ricotta and sweet roasted grapes. Then, move on to...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Learn Chocolate Recipes From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat your senses to a chocolate lover’s escape. In this decadent cooking class in McLean, Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on cooking...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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The Flavors of Chile
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover this satisfying South American menu inspired by the chef's travels through Chile. Discover the intriguing cuisine of Chile in a hands-on cooking class arising from Chef Gustavo's personal journey throughout the region. With elements from ocean, field and mountain, this spread reflects the land's rich...
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Chef Gustavo
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Modern Comfort Food Classics
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to elevate classic heartwarming dishes with a modern spin. This cooking class offers a comforting culinary experience, perfect for those craving traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. Guided by a skilled chef, you’ll learn to create soul-soothing classics that cater to today’s tastes.
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Night in Provence - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a romantic date night filled with rustic French charm and a dreamy soufflé. Get whisked away to Southern France in this romantic cooking class made for two. You and your date will roast tender chicken Provençal-style with fragrant herbs and zesty lemon, bake a charming tomato and goat cheese tart and put...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Signature Flavors of Thai Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this professional chef-led cooking class. In this hands-on experience with Chef Made Master, you'll learn how to cook authentic Thai completely from scratch. Practice knife skills and work with Thai pantry ingredients as you prepare a multi-course spread.
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Chef Made Master
Centreville
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Summer Italian Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft flavorful and easygoing recipes bursting with Italian charm. Create culinary magic from scratch as you prepare authentic Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll craft crispy polenta bites topped with peppery arugula pesto and sharp goat cheese, then fire...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to craft popular Spanish small plates at home. Take a culinary journey to Spain without leaving the comfort of your home in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. Guests will learn to make traditional Spanish tapas, as well as a classic paella, all from scratch. Get a pitcher of sangria and a few of your...
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Chef Jordan
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Fat Tuesday on Thursday
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Let the good times roll with this immersive Mardi Gras culinary celebration. This hands-on cooking class is an ode to Carnival, channeling the sights, smells and sounds of the season in New Orleans. Feel free to dress for the occasion with a mask or costume as you join Chef Shelley to create a feast of traditional...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Prepare Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll, fill and decorate pies like a holiday baking expert. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in McLean. With help from Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Laid-Back Italian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a delectable Italian menu with bold veggies and rustic charm. Spend a hands-on afternoon in a cooking class serving up comfort with a touch of elegance, the Italian way. You'll start by perfecting pan-fried golden chicken Milanese, then build irresistible bruschetta with creamy ricotta and roasted grapes. Next,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Seaside French Bistro
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate French seaside flavors with top-rated guidance. Transport yourself to a cozy French bistro with this deliciously indulgent cooking class. Follow along as a five-star chef teaches you how to prepare fresh-caught steamed mussels paired with crispy, golden fries. Then, whip up a light frisée salad topped with...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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