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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Autumn Baking Bliss
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the delightful seasonal treats for coziest fall afternoons. Delight in the comforting aromas of fall baking in this cooking class. The chef instructor will guide you through mixing, rolling and baking perfect tart dough. Learn to make decadent chocolate ganache and create an upside-down cake with a seasonal...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Fall Baking Showcase
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with baking at an autumnal baking session. Uncover why fall bakes might be the best of the year in this technical cooking class. To start, you’ll make a dough for tarts that can be transformed with a variety of fillings, from fruit to pumpkin. Then, you’ll learn to make smooth and sumptuous chocolate...
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Chef Abrar or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cozy Fall Baking Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mastering tart dough, ganache and autumn sweet treats. Embrace the essence of autumn with this cooking class. Learn to mix, roll, shape and bake the perfect tart dough and create a decadent chocolate ganache. Discover an autumn-inspired twist on upside-down cake and perfect your technique for making the best flaky,...
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Chef Chericia or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Baking, Brownies and More For 2
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join a friend for this private baking class with Chef Tiffany. Invite a partner or friend to mix, roll and bake in this three-hour, hands-on class with top baking Chef Tiffany. Although classically trained in a French cooking school, Chef Tiffany has a simple approach to baking and she is able to easily outline the...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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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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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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Team Building Activity
The Best Guacamole Competition
$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Bring culinary collaboration and friendly competition to the office in this high-energy cooking contest! Get your crew in smash mode for a guacamole-making challenge with Chef Greg, where the best guac on the block takes top prize. Your team will have a blast creating their best takes on this beloved dip.
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Chef Greg
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Gullah Cuisine
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Get to know the tastes and traditional recipes of Low-Country Cuisine Looking for a unique cooking class? A masterclass on Gullah cuisine is a culinary experience not to be missed. Gullah-style cooking includes layers of ingredients, flavors and cooking techniques. Start off with a classic cornbread, baked to...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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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.
Begin by...
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Chef Made Master
Serving the DC area
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Classic Creole Creations
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Cook up a selection of the South's best dishes in a menu made for comfort. Let Chef Darnell introduce you to authentic Creole dining in this hands-on cooking class. You'll learn to assemble a meal that brings the most essential tastes and textures of a beloved regional cuisine to the table.
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Chef Darnell
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Kids Cooking Series
Homemade Pizzeria - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create Delicious Memories with mozzarella and pepperoni as a family. Create a home pizzeria with this cooking class that is fun for the entire family. Pizza is the food of families and you can learn to make your very own together. Make the dough from scratch, layer the toppings and bake to absolute cheesy perfection....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Kids Cooking Series
Pizza For All - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get everyone in the kitchen to learn how to make your very own family pizza. Get ready to make pizza like an expert at this cooking class for kids and adults. You’ll start by working together to make a dough before adding sauce, toppings and a sprinkling of cheese. By the end, you’ll have lots of fun memories and...
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Chef Abrar or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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