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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Traditional Bread Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to mix, shape and bake bread from scratch. Build confidence with bread baking in this fun cooking class in McLean. Led by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll create whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes and flaky buttermilk biscuits, served with homemade honey butter. You’ll...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Take your culinary creations to the next level with tried-and-true techniques This skill-focused cooking class provides a fun, hands-on environment for home cooks to practice fundamental knife work techniques. You’ll receive valuable feedback from your chef instructor while you slice, dice and chop. As you sharpen...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Wholesome Spring Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal dishes while building everyday kitchen confidence. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in McLean focused on light, crowd-pleasing dishes. Led by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Classic Bread Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the basics of bread baking in a hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Bake your way through classic breads in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll make whole wheat country bread with olives and herbs, mini baguettes and flaky buttermilk biscuits, plus...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook a Vibrant Sushi Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create connection in the kitchen with sushi-making. Make it a fun night out with this interactive sushi-inspired cooking class in North Bethesda. Chef Paula or a resident chef will guide you through grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping sauce...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Colorful Spring Celebration Spread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice seasoning and finishing techniques in a spring-focused class. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Fresh Spring Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to plan and cook a seasonal dinner smoothly. Bring fresh seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. With guidance from Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and pretzel rolls with...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Knife Skills Made Easy
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn how to correctly use knives in the kitchen. In this cooking class, you will learn foundational knife skills in a safe and fun environment. The expert chef will share professional techniques and tips, on how best to use knives when prepping food. Once you have mastered this skill, food preparation will never be...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Classic Spring Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare a light, satisfying spring supper. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in Arlington. Chef Scott or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped goat cheese and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook a Rustic 40-Clove Garlic Chicken
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create a memorable meal with simple planning. Cook an impressive dinner without stress in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. With guidance from Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and capers. You’ll learn...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Flavorful Sushi Cooking - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Roll into a relaxed sushi date night together. Make it a fun night out with this interactive sushi-inspired cooking class in Alexandria. Chef Jailyn or a resident chef will guide you through grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping sauce and a yuzu...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bright Spring Celebration Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build skills for cooking spring meals meant to be shared. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati rice pilaf....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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