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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Learn Southern Cuisine Basics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a balanced Southern menu in this cooking class while practicing frying and baking basics. Cook classic Southern comfort food in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn how to prepare buttermilk fried chicken with a crisp crust, flaky buttermilk biscuits with hot honey butter and a refreshing...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Southern Cooking Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a comforting Southern menu in this cooking class while practicing frying and baking basics. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit dough and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Passport to Cooking Fun
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Help your child explore international cuisine in this hands-on cooking series. Inspire curiosity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Alexandria for young chefs. Over five days, kids will cook their way around the world, making dishes like elote dip, soba noodles with dipping sauce, baked potato tots, chicken...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Flavorful Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make Caribbean-inspired dishes in this structured cooking class while learning frying and prep techniques. Share a flavorful evening focused on Caribbean cuisine in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare jerk chicken thighs, arugula and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Aromatic Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a spiced Caribbean menu in this cooking class while practicing marinating and frying basics. Share a flavorful evening focused on Caribbean cuisine in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare jerk chicken thighs, arugula and avocado salad,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Passport to Cooking Fun
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Help your teen explore international cuisines in this hands-on cooking series. Explore international cuisine in this fun cooking series in Alexandria for teens ready to level up their cooking skills. Over five days, students will cook recipes like birria tacos, handmade tortellini, fish and chips and chicken souvlaki...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Cook Elegant Italian Al Fresco Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make summer-inspired dishes in this practical cooking class while learning grilling and pastry techniques. Share a relaxed evening in the kitchen in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, farro salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Create Flavorful Italian Summer Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make summer-inspired dishes in this guided cooking class while learning grilling and pastry techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cook a Classic Southern Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create comforting Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Make Authentic Smash Burgers From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a classic smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Learn the techniques behind a great smash burger in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll prepare homemade buns, brisket smash burgers with caramelized onions and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Make Signature Smash Burgers From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a well-rounded smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli....
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Make Traditional Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create vibrant Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Bring Caribbean-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll grill jerk chicken, toss a fresh avocado salad with guava lime...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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