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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Make Classic Artisan Pizzas
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a traditional pizza menu in this cooking class while practicing dough handling and baking basics. Make a variety of pizza styles in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Learn how to prepare perfect pizza dough, then use it to create carbonara-style pizza, a fennel, sausage and Kalamata olive calzone and a...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Design a Stunning Celebration Cake
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create impressive layered cakes from scratch. Build confidence with classic pastry techniques in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll prepare genoise cake, whip Swiss meringue buttercream and assemble a layered cake with raspberry curd....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Parisian Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create the perfect Parisian ambiance in your home kitchen. Master the art of French elegance in this cooking class. You and your significant other will join a gourmet chef who shares the tips and tricks of the trade. Learn how to perfectly sear scallops and prepare a tangy beurre blanc sauce. Prepare silky whipped...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Spectacular Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
French-inspired date night cooking. Make your next date night a Parisian affair with a cooking class for two. Nothing says "I love you" quite like working through a French-inspired menu full of classics. With your chef guide, you'll learn how to sear scallops until the coveted golden crust is achieved and pair them...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Authentic French Kitchen Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal French dishes in this cooking class while learning pastry and pan-roasting techniques. Prepare a refined French meal in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll bake a savory tomato and goat cheese galette, cook salmon with Dijon crust and...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Parisian Luxury - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in the elegance and charm of gourmet French cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, a world-class chef teaches you and your date fine dining techniques from traditional French cuisine. You’ll learn how to sear scallops with finesse and develop a luxurious beurre blanc sauce. Prepare smooth whipped potatoes...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Cook Elevated French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence mastering classic French classics. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll gain...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Learn Authentic French Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence mastering refined French classics. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll gain...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Refined French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Prepare a classic French summer meal in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with ratatouille, cook Dijon-seasoned new potatoes and...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Cook Modern French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop strong French cooking skills from scratch. Build confidence with timeless French recipes in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken, create a white wine pan sauce, achieve perfectly crisp potatoes and prepare tender artichokes with...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Elegant Macarons For Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make French macaron treats for your mom. Macarons are a popular French meringue treat that you can learn how to make in this macarons for mom cooking class. Macarons are known for their sweetness and petite colors. In a fun class, a top-rated chef will teach you how to make two flavors, Peach and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Elegant Macarons For Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Serve these decadent and flavor-filled macarons to your mom, made with love Make full advantage of our special cooking class where you'll craft macarons from scratch and learn the nuances of making them picture and taste-perfect. Led by a professional instructor and chef, you'll be working on Chocolate Crème Brûlée...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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