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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Flavorful Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a sunny escape to Italy with timeless Italian recipes. Serve up all the irresistible warmth and flavors of a summer evening in Tuscany during this immersive cooking class. You and your partner will team up to create vibrant dishes using fresh herbs, bright citrus and plenty of Italian soul. From rolling...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Master Flavorful Summer Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your grilling skills to the next level in this summer signature class. Cook a full summer grilling menu in this engaging cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll grill flank steak with tomatillo-corn relish, prepare fingerling potato salad with herb dressing and cook...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Timeless Italian Food Made Fresh
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a beautiful Italian American spread with four classic comfort dishes. This cooking class in North Bethesda is your chance to discover a fresh take on Italian classics in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll prepare polpette al forno, then fill and roll homemade manicotti with a rich three-cheese and spinach mixture,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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World of Chocolate
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport yourself to a chocolate factory, transforming simple bars or chips into heavenly confections. Exlpore the depths of chocolate creations with this chef-led cooking class. From rich, dark chocolate brownies to velvety smooth mousse or melt-in-your-mouth gelato with a fudgy swirl, you'll become a master of...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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French Pastry Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embark on a journey to make powerful pastries in this special French cooking class. Become an expert in French patisserie through this cooking class, where you will find out how to make modern and traditional French pastries. A highly-rated chef will guide you through the tips and tricks to craft these French sweet...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Explore Authentic Italian Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft tender baked meatballs, stuffed manicotti and a silky affogato today. This cooking class in Alexandria is where you'll cook a well-rounded Italian menu with a modern touch. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you'll shape and bake polpette, prepare homemade manicotti filled with cheese and spinach and pair...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Cook an Effortless Coastal Summer Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how seasonal ingredients create an extraordinary coastal summer feast. This cooking class in North Bethesda is your chance to celebrate bright seasonal flavors in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll cook cedar plank salmon topped with a rich blackberry sauce, then put together a golden beet and haricot vert salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Delicious Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Teleport to the Italian countryside with a curated menu featuring Tuscany's finest flavors. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create a summery Tuscan spread for two that’s as vibrant as the season. With guidance from an esteemed chef, you'll grill juicy chicken with lemon and rosemary, shape potato gnocchi...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Flavorful Pizza Making For the Whole Family - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover how fun and easy homemade pizza night can be for the whole family. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Arlington makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Find Your Flavor in the French Quarter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let bold New Orleans flavors inspire your kitchen creativity. Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in Washington D.C.. Join Chef Paula or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook red...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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French Pastry Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn fundamental techniques for crafting beloved French pastries This hands-on cooking class upgrades your pastry skills with tips and tricks from a world-class chef. You’ll practice essential methods for preparing homemade laminated dough, then learn to shape delicate palmiers and bake fruit-filled turnovers to...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bake Delicate Summer Tart Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a focused evening mastering the pastry techniques every home baker needs. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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