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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Japanese Chef’s Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft an authentic Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Enjoy Japanese-inspired flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice and a crisp salad with ginger-orange dressing. You’ll also fry vegetable tempura and serve it...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Elevated Mexican Street Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make vibrant Mexican tacos from scratch for Cinco de Mayo. Cook a vibrant taco spread in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade corn tortillas, carne asada tacos, blackened fish tacos and Mexican street corn. Finish with refreshing tequila lime sorbet....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook a Traditional Mexican Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make zesty Mexican tacos from scratch for Cinco de Mayo. Cook a vibrant taco spread in this fun cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll make homemade corn tortillas, carne asada tacos, blackened fish tacos and Mexican street corn. Finish with refreshing tequila lime sorbet....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Create Charming French Spring Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master light French pastries from scratch in this cooking class. Bake delicate French-inspired desserts in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn how to make lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread cookies, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers from start to finish. Chef Paula or a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cook a Classic Korean BBQ Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare iconic Korean BBQ favorites from scratch. Build confidence with Korean cooking techniques in this fun cooking class in McLean. Guided by Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled bulgogi, a variety of banchan, gyeran jjim and steamed rice. You’ll practice marinating, stir-frying and steaming...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Create Classic French Spring Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master timeless French pastries from scratch in this cooking class. Create seasonal French desserts in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll bake lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers. You’ll practice core...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bake Delicate French Spring Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master signature French pastries from scratch in this cooking class. Create seasonal French desserts in this fun cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll bake lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers. You’ll practice...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bread for Days
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulge your love of fresh loaves with a trio of delicious sweet and savory recipes. Learn to make the most delicious everyday breads with help from this dedicated cooking class. Kids are sure to love sandwiches made with homemade white bread while adults will appreciate a loaf of whole wheat country bread with olives...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Memorable Mother’s Day Macaron Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake artisanal French macarons to celebrate Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Charles or a resident chef will guide you through mixing, piping and...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Our Daily Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect for every skill level, you'll master essential bread-making techniques with this cooking lesson. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the fundamentals of breadmaking. Learn how to bake everyday breads, like white sandwich and rustic whole wheat bread with rosemary and olives to sweet cinnamon...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bread Fresh out of the Oven
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Led by a master baker, you'll learn essential bread-making techniques for tender loaves from scratch. With this hands-on cooking class, you can start baking tender loaves of bread at home. From fluffy white sandwich bread to rustic whole wheat loaves and cinnamon raisin bread, you'll master the art of kneading,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Savory Southern French Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence cooking savory Southern French favorites. Prepare a well-rounded French spring meal in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken Provençal, green beans and tomato salad, herbed rice pilaf and flourless chocolate cake with crème...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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