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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Mother's Day Favorite
Easy as Apple Pie
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Experience the fun of making home-baked treats for your friends and family. Chef Tiffany is an experienced teacher and an even more experienced baker. In this three-hour, hands-on baking class she simplifies the secrets of perfect pastry and will teach you how to create soft, warm and delicious baked goods for every...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Make a Flavorful French Bistro Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the approach behind timeless French bistro cuisine. Make it a cozy night out with this cooking class in North Bethesda inspired by timeless French favorites. Led by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll prepare French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Professional Pastry Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how classic pastry bases come together step by step. Build confidence with custards, curds and meringues in this cooking class in McLean. Led by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart. You’ll develop real skills...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Refined Pastry Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice whipping and baking meringue with reliable results. Level up your dessert game in this interactive cooking class in Arlington focused on French pastry essentials. Chef Scott or a resident chef will guide you through mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart from...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Make a Traditional French Bistro Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice French cooking techniques used in everyday bistros. Make it a cozy night out with this cooking class in Alexandria inspired by timeless French favorites. Led by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll prepare French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Essential Knife Skills
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Practice precise chopping techniques in this knife skills mastery class. Build confidence in the kitchen with this hands-on Knife Skills Mastery cooking class. Guided by a professional chef, you’ll learn essential techniques for slicing, dicing and chopping with precision. Through practical exercises in a lively and...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Cook a Springtime Easter Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook classic spring dishes while refining everyday cooking techniques. Bring fresh spring flavors to your table in this cooking class in North Bethesda. Led by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Culinary Knife Skills for Beginners
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Improve your culinary knife skills through this fun cooking session. To create delectable dishes, you need to have fundamental skills that are needed in almost all cuisines and in this cooking class you can learn basic culinary knife skills. In this hands-on class, an expert chef with years of experience in teaching...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Gourmet Easter Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a seasonal Easter feast while refining core cooking skills. Bring fresh spring flavors to your table in this cooking class in Alexandria. Led by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and Pecorino...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Gourmet Sushi Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn date night into a fun sushi bar experience you share together. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in McLean featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Gourmet Sushi Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn dinner plans into a sushi bar date night adventure. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in Arlington featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Pastry Dessert Foundations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook foundational pastry elements step by step. Level up your dessert game in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria focused on French pastry essentials. Chef Jailyn or a resident chef will guide you through mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart from start to...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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