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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Great for Groups of 12-20
Regional Chinese Cuisine
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Take a culinary trip around China with your colleagues and create diverse cuisine together. Learn the traditional cooking techniques and flavors of different Chinese regions in this engaging team building cooking class. Chef Li will take you on a culinary tour that includes unique ingredients and cooking styles.
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Chef Li
DC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Bonding Over Bourguignon
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Embrace the collaborative spirit of the traditional French kitchen. This hands-on team building activity unites colleagues while striving toward culinary excellence. With Chef Tiffany to guide you, sharing expertise and encouraging communication and teamwork along the way, you’ll prepare a gourmet menu featuring...
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Chef Tiffany
DC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-100
A Persian-Inspired Feast
$189
Team Building Activity
$189
Plan a flavorful, collaborative journey for your team filled with creativity and classic culinary techniques. Gather your group for a delicious deep-dive into Persian cuisine with this hands-on team building activity. Guided by an expert chef, your team will bond over a four-course feast, including a roasted eggplant...
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Chef Sayeh or Resident Chef
DC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-100
Chic Charcuterie Boards to Impress
$129
Team Building Activity
$129
Take your charcuterie skills from basic to breathtaking in this lively, hands-on group lesson. Perfect for parties, date nights, team outings or an evening with friends, this interactive team building activity guides you through the essentials of building a beautiful and balanced charcuterie board that is sure to...
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Chef Sayeh or Resident Chef
DC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Authentic Chinese Soup Dumplings
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Uncover the secrets to making classic Chinese soup dumplings alongside your team. In this hands-on team building activity, Chef Li will teach your group how to prepare Chinese soup dumplings or xiao long bao. You'll learn the secrets to enclosing the soup in the dumplings to make this popular dim sum dish.
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Chef Li
DC
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Camaraderie of Customized Pizzas
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Inspire your team’s creativity with an interactive lesson in pizza-making. Much like a successful group, this team building activity establishes a strong foundation, then lets each individual shine with personalized contributions to a shared feast. It’s the perfect way to blend teamwork with creativity in a...
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Chef Tiffany
DC
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Partnership and Paella
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Share laughter, learning and Spanish cuisine as you strengthen bonds with your team. In this interactive team building activity, you’ll craft classic Spanish recipes meant for sharing from flavorful tapas to a bountiful paella. Under the guidance of esteemed Chef Tiffany, you’ll practice handling proteins and...
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Chef Tiffany
DC
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Chocolate Decadence
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft indulgent treats featuring everyone's favorite sweet ingredient This immersive cooking class showcases the versatility of chocolate with a selection of decadent creations such as rich flourless chocolate torte, cloud-like tri-color mousse and silky chocolate-hazelnut swirl gelato. From tempering chocolate and...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Dive Into French Quarter Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the soulful side of French Quarter cooking. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in McLean. Led by Chef Charles or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies with...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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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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Baking, Brownies and More For 2
$115
Cooking Class
$115
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
Travelling to guests in DC
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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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