Cooking Classes in Newport News

Cooking Classes in Newport News

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If you’re feeling inspired to level up your home cooking, there’s no better way than signing up for cooking classes in Newport News. Whether you’re in Port Warwick, Oyster Point or Hilton Village, there are plenty of classes to choose from. What’s more, whether you’re in the mood to dabble in French bistro cooking, Italian pasta making or Japanese sushi rolling, it’s all possible with culinary classes in Newport News. Whichever class you choose, you’ll benefit from the guidance of a renowned chef with over a decade’s industry experience. No fancy skills are required on your part, just the desire to learn to cook great cuisine. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Book cooking courses in Newport News today!

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As you explore the upscale restaurants of Port Warwick, the steakhouses of Oyster Point and the cozy cafés of Hilton Village, it’s hard not to be inspired to level up your own cooking. If that sounds familiar, you’ll be reassured to hear that it doesn’t matter how experienced you are. Cooking classes in Newport News are sure to help you achieve your kitchen goals.
It could be that you want to master your favorite sushi rolls. Alternatively, perhaps you have fond memories of a Parisian bistro and would like to recreate your favorite menu items. Even if you want to cook fresh Italian pasta like nonna used to, it’s all possible.
With help from a renowned chef, you’ll quickly learn impressive new kitchen skills, employing them to rustle up a menu of restaurant-quality dishes. Culinary classes in Newport News provide an exciting and hands-on environment in which to learn your favorite cuisines. Everything is provided for you, including all ingredients and equipment, meaning that all you need to do is show up. Do so, and you’ll gain fascinating insights into food cultures from around the world, leaving the class with impressive new skills, recipes and the culinary knowledge you need to become the talk of your dinner party table.

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Chef Made Master in Newport News
Chef Made Master
Washington, D.C.
Chef Made Master is a renowned sushi chef known for creating stunningly beautiful and flavorful plates of sushi. He has gained experience in a number of sushi restaurants across the country, beginning as a sushi helper and working his way up to his currently coveted role of head sushi chef. His calming, yet energetic demeanor makes him an outstanding host to a number of memorable cooking classes and culinary experiences.
4.95
| 141 Reviews
Chef Mert in Newport News
Chef Mert
Los Angeles
Chef Mert hails from a family of exceptional cooks who take pride in their Balkan and Mediterranean culinary cultures. He applied his natural talents while working at Michelin-starred Spago Beverly Hills. His experience preparing meals for A-list celebrities and food critics helped expand his enterprise as a private chef. In Chef Mert’s view, cuisine is an artform where passion and soul are as important as flavor and texture.
4.96
| 150 Reviews
Chef Francesca in Newport News
Chef Francesca
Los Angeles
Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy, Chef Francesca discovered her passion at a young age. She loves to cook traditional Sardinian and Italian food while using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients when handcrafting classics, like homemade pasta, sauces and desserts.
4.99
| 342 Reviews
Chef Catalina in Newport News
Chef Catalina
Sacramento
Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Catalina attended college for cultural anthropology where she first worked in catering and discovered her passion for food. After school, she continued to follow this passion and hone her craft in the kitchen. With expansive experience in the industry from serving as lead cook and managing catering to managing special events and working as a cheese monger, Chef Catalina now enjoys instructing group cooking classes.
4.95
| 288 Reviews
Chef Parsati in Newport News
Chef Parsati
Bay Area
A true culinary virtuosa, Chef Parsati has worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and also previously worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity. Chef Parsati loves researching new recipes, experimenting in the kitchen, and hosting small, private, interactive cooking classes for clients.
4.97
| 324 Reviews
Chef Washington in Newport News
Chef Washington
Seattle
Chef Washington shares his talents as a trained chef with aspiring cooks of all ages and skill levels. His experience in the culinary industry ranges from roles in hotels and restaurants, as well as years spent in middle school education. Being able to combine his passions for food and teaching brings him immense joy. With Chef Washington in the kitchen, everyone is in for a real gourmet treat!
4.86
| 117 Reviews
Chef Fumiko in Newport News
Chef Fumiko
Seattle
Chef Fumiko was born in Japan and learned the art of sushi making at Tokyo Sushi Academy. She is also a certified sake sommelier and a graduate of the Sake Service Institute of Japan. Chef Fumiko creates healthy, Asian-style food and believes that anyone can cook amazing food if they are willing to learn. Boost your cooking skills and knowledge of Asian cuisine in Chef Fumiko's kitchen.
4.91
| 128 Reviews
Chef Ivan in Newport News
Chef Ivan
NYC
Chef Ivan’s zeal for cooking began at a very young age, leading him to attend culinary school at the ripe age of just 14. The Italian chef, who has cooked all over Europe, now lives in New York where he runs a catering company and volunteers teaching children kitchen skills. Chef Ivan focuses on Italian, French and sushi courses, and is excited to educate guests on new techniques.
4.94
| 371 Reviews
Chef Tracy in Newport News
Chef Tracy
Memphis
Chef Tracy is an epicurean and former athlete with a passion for healthy, wholesome recipes. She's worked as both a culinary and pastry chef, which helped her launch a health food dessert company in 2008. She's taught hands-on cooking and nutrition courses for conferences and major companies, including two large grocery store brands. Chef Tracy has also written books and articles that share her recipes and nutrition knowledge.
4.8
| 191 Reviews
Chef Kelly in Newport News
Chef Kelly
Denver
Chef Kelly is a culinary instructor and chef well-versed in many cuisines. Her most notable professional achievements include being part of the test kitchen team at one of the top gourmet food magazines in the country as well as becoming the managing lead chef instructor at the most successful recreational cooking school in New York City. Chef Kelly also has experience as a garde manager and is currently a freelance chef.
5
| 99 Reviews
Chef Lisa in Newport News
Chef Lisa
Boston
Chef Lisa has had a long standing appreciation for food, cooking, and nutrition. This passion led her to study Human Foods and Nutrition in college. She was given the opportunity to further her career by working as an executive pastry chef for resorts and hotels, as an healthy eating specialist for Whole Foods Market, and now has her own culinary business, where she helps others explore food, and ultimately, better their lives.
4.94
| 271 Reviews
Chef Andy in Newport News
Chef Andy
Chicago
A Chicago native, Chef Andy has worked in many professional culinary roles from Culinary Director to Food Content and Menu Developer. With years of experience as a culinary instructor for both adults and kids, Chef Andy and his team are well-versed in a wide range of cuisines from sushi to classic European dishes. Whether led by Chef Andy or a Resident Chef, these engaging classes and private dining experiences offer fun, expert guidance and kitchen secrets that will leave you hungry for more.
4.98
| 370 Reviews

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FAQs

How much do cooking classes in Newport News cost?
The city’s top cooking classes typically cost between $59 and over $100 per person. However, this is just a guide. A number of factors can impact the final price, including the type of class you book and the time at which you book it, with high-demand dates like Valentine’s Day usually commanding higher prices. The number of people in your group will also have an impact, since experience prices are tiered based on party size. You can get a rough idea of what you’ll pay by viewing the per-person starting price on your chosen experience page. Alternatively, for more detailed assistance, why not reach out to our helpful Concierge team?
Who are these cooking classes suitable for?
Cooking lessons are for absolutely anyone. That is, anyone with an interest in world-class food and the desire to learn to cook it. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are in the kitchen, either. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to master the fundamentals or a more advanced cook in search of a new challenge, you’re sure to find a class that provides what you need. All are guided by renowned chefs, and all are perfect for a whole host of occasions. Planning a birthday bash? How about an anniversary or a team building event? Whatever you’re celebrating, cooking courses are the kind of experience that everybody in your group can get behind.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When signing up for cooking experiences, the first thing to expect is to have a blast! From rustling up new cuisines to sitting at the end to enjoy a meal of your own making with your favorite foodies, there’s nothing not to love about these experiences. As for the skills you’ll learn, it depends on the type of class you take. You might spend the session making a full-course feast or focusing on one or two complex dishes. In all cases, you’ll have the chance to pick the brains of an expert chef, gaining fascinating insights into the culture and traditions that shaped your chosen cuisine.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The skills you’ll learn depend on which of the city’s culinary classes you decide to take. If you sign up for a French cooking class, for example, you can expect to get hands-on with the ingredients and time-honored techniques required to master your bistro menu favorites. Similarly, if you take a pasta making class, you’ll spend the session rolling and filling fresh pasta dough, before simmering the most delectable sauce to pair with it. Most classes also cover foundational skills like knife handling, ingredient preparation and kitchen safety. This means that whatever your chosen cuisine, you’re sure to finish the class as a more accomplished and competent cook than when you started.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
The best cooking classes come with a whole host of enviable benefits. The first is the chance to sharpen your kitchen skills and learn new recipes which are sure to become the talk of your dinner party table. Another is the chance to learn these things alongside your favorite foodies, be they your friends, family or your significant other. Perhaps the greatest benefit, however, is levelling up your cooking with help from a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience in the industry. They’ll give you fascinating insights into the world of food, sharing their most closely-guarded culinary secrets and arming you with the confidence you need to continue your foodie adventures at home.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
There are classes for cooks of all experience levels. That means that if you’re new to the kitchen and hoping to learn the basics, you’re sure to find a class to suit you. Equally, if you’re more experienced and in search of a new challenge, there’s a class in Newport News that’s sure to help take your cooking to new heights. All classes are guided by renowned local chefs. With more than a decade’s experience at the pinnacle of their industry, whether you’re in the mood to learn to make fresh sushi, homemade pasta or hearty bistro-inspired dishes, there’s nobody better qualified to help you do it.
Where do the classes take place?
You can choose to enjoy your culinary experience where you like within your chef’s city location. Would you like to learn to cook new cuisines right at the chef’s table? If so, there are hosts across the city just waiting to welcome you into their home kitchens. Alternatively, perhaps you’d prefer to host your cooking experience at home or in your vacation rental. If so, all your chef needs to conduct the class is a clean, functional kitchen plus enough space for everybody in your group to work safely. Provided those are in place, they’ll gladly come to you, bringing with them all of the required equipment and ingredients to ensure a memorable experience for all.
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