Beginner Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.
Learn to create your favorite meals in a warm and welcoming environment provided by expert local chefs. There is a variety of classes from which to choose, whether your interest lies in international cuisine, local dishes or beyond. Take the intimidation out of cooking delicious meals and learn to create savory meals in your own home. Begin your culinary journey by booking a fun beginner cooking class in Washington, D.C. today!
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Savor Morocco - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the essence of Moroccan cuisine with a fun and delicious date night activity. Enjoy a unique date night exploring the aromatic dishes of Morocco in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with an orange salad with mint and olives, a refreshing contrast of flavors. Capture the essence of Moroccan spice with roast...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Moroccan Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the warm spices and traditional cooking techniques of Moroccan cuisine with this flavorful meal. Immerse yourself in the rich spices of Moroccan cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with a refreshing orange salad with mint and olives. Then, master roasted chicken with caramelized onion and preserved...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Stars & Sprinkles - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Decorate your dream cupcakes with the entire family. Celebrations and frosting-filled fun are on the menu in this family-friendly cupcake decorating cooking class. You'll learn how to pipe vanilla buttercream like a pro, get creative with patriotic colors and top your firework cupcakes with festive flair. Perfect for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Italian Classics for Home Chefs
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring Italian flavors to life with easy and authentic recipes. This cooking class is a perfect way to explore the comforting and flavorful world of Italian cuisine. Chef Tiffany will guide you step by step through a three-course menu that celebrates authentic Italian flavors.
Begin with a fresh bruschetta appetizer...
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Chef Tiffany
Serving the Washington, D.C. area
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Shrimp Tacos With Lime-Mojito Magic
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Create fresh tortillas and zesty shrimp tacos topped with black bean and mango salad. Savor coastal flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Adrian. Start by crafting homemade tortillas from masa harina, water and salt, blending tradition with fresh ingredients. Then, prepare a sizzling shrimp taco filling...
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Chef Adrian
McLean
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The Flavors of Chile
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover this satisfying South American menu inspired by the chef's travels through Chile. Discover the intriguing cuisine of Chile in a hands-on cooking class arising from Chef Gustavo's personal journey throughout the region. With elements from ocean, field and mountain, this spread reflects the land's rich...
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Chef Gustavo
Washington (Northwest Washington)
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Fat Tuesday on Thursday
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Let the good times roll with this immersive Mardi Gras culinary celebration. This hands-on cooking class is an ode to Carnival, channeling the sights, smells and sounds of the season in New Orleans. Feel free to dress for the occasion with a mask or costume as you join Chef Shelley to create a feast of traditional...
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Chef Shelley
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to craft popular Spanish small plates at home. Take a culinary journey to Spain without leaving the comfort of your home in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. Guests will learn to make traditional Spanish tapas, as well as a classic paella, all from scratch. Get a pitcher of sangria and a few of your...
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Chef Jordan
Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)
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Signature Flavors of Thai Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this professional chef-led cooking class. In this hands-on experience with Chef Made Master, you'll learn how to cook authentic Thai completely from scratch. Practice knife skills and work with Thai pantry ingredients as you prepare a multi-course spread.
Begin by...
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Chef Made Master
Centreville
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Patriotic Frosting - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up a cupcake celebration that calls sparklers, sprinkles and more. Give your little ones something to talk about long after the last bite with this exciting cupcake decorating cooking class! Designed for the entire family, you'll bake soft vanilla cupcakes, whip up fluffy buttercream and learn decorating...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcake decorating for little hands and big imaginations. This family-friendly cooking class is all about cupcake creativity with a burst of red, white and blue flair. You’ll learn to pipe dreamy vanilla buttercream swirls onto fluffy cupcakes, then give them character with festive firework-inspired decorations that...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Flavors of Italian Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover your new favorite summertime dinner menu, handcrafted and gourmet. Celebrate the flavors of summer with a hint of Italian inspiration in this chef-led cooking class. Knead together tender fresh pasta dough and grill up shrimp, then slice and mix in ripe tomatoes and garden-fresh herbs for an easy and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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