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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Make Signature Smash Burgers From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a well-rounded smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook a Classic Southern Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create comforting Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Make Authentic Smash Burgers From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a classic smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Learn the techniques behind a great smash burger in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll prepare homemade buns, brisket smash burgers with caramelized onions and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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New England Coastal Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Perfect your date night cooking with lobster rolls, blueberry pie and a raspberry rickey. Looking for a fun and skill-building night out? This engaging cooking class in McLean brings a full seaside-inspired menu to life. Guided by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you'll make a Connecticut-style lobster roll with...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: International Cooking Workshops
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your child a week of cooking projects inspired by cuisines worldwide in this cooking series. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Arlington for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: International Cooking Workshops
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Help your teen feel proud of what they create during this global cooking series. Explore international cuisine in this fun cooking series in Arlington for teens ready to level up their cooking skills. Over five days, students will cook recipes like birria tacos, handmade tortellini, fish and chips and chicken souvlaki...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bold Summer Grilling Made Simple
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a summer evening cooking over live fire and eating incredibly well. Cook a full summer grilling menu in this engaging cooking class in McLean. Guided by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll grill flank steak with tomatillo-corn relish, prepare fingerling potato salad with herb dressing and cook seasonal...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Make Traditional Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create vibrant Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Bring Caribbean-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll grill jerk chicken, toss a fresh avocado salad with guava lime...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Young Chefs Global Edition
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Sign your kid up for a hands-on cooking series that explores global flavors. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda takes young chefs on a five-day journey through global flavors. Guided by Chef Paula or a chef instructor, kids will explore dishes inspired by Mexico, Asia, Italy, France...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Nostalgic Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat yourself to a nostalgic baking class packed with fairground favorites and gooey treats. Take a sugar-dusted trip down memory lane while whipping up timeless desserts during this hands-on cooking class. You’ll don your chef's hat to fry golden funnel cakes reminiscent of the fair, bake a buttery double crust...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Create Elegant Italian Summer Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a balanced outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Alexandria. Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Young Chefs Global Edition
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your teen to a hands-on cooking series inspired by cuisines worldwide. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda takes teens on a five-day culinary journey around the world. Guided by Chef Paula or a professional chef instructor, students will explore global cuisines while...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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