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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Flavorful Heat Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore new ways to use heat to enhance flavor. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached egg and cinnamon ice...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Hands-On Heat Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential high-heat skills that boost your cooking confidence. Build your confidence with high-heat cooking in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Practice grilling radicchio for a smoky salad with beets and oranges, pan-searing strip steak with shallot and herb compound butter and braising leeks...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Traditional Vegetarian Indian
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover enchanting Indian dishes made vegetarian style with Chef Manjiri. Join this Indian vegetarian cooking class with Chef Manjiri, who brings years of expertise in crafting flavorful meat-free dishes. She will guide you through the vibrant traditions of Indian cuisine, blending authentic spices and fresh...
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Chef Manjiri
Herndon (Hunter Mill District)
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Pop-up Class
Irish Whiskey French Toast
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fluffy whiskey-battered French toast with beautiful seasonal toppings. Elevate your brunch game with this indulgent, whiskey-kissed French toast cooking class led by Chef Adrian. This lively, hands-on experience turns brunch into a celebration as you learn how to create rich, custardy French toast...
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Chef Adrian
McLean
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Comfort Cuisine From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Challenge yourself to mastering new culinary techniques and international recipes. Take a trip to the heart of Milan with this cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll explore the skills, techniques and authentic ingredients of classic Italian cuisine. Begin by preparing chicken Milanese and an arugula salad...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Classic Italian American Comfort Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian-American comfort cooking through rich, hearty flavors. Enjoy a warm and welcoming journey into Italian-American comfort food in this hands-on cooking class. Learn how to create creamy sauces, crisp entrées and hearty classics bursting with flavor. End the experience with indulgent dishes that...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Essence of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the essence of Italy with its most beloved flavors! Take a culinary journey through Italy with this hands-on cooking class. With the guidance of an expert chef, learn how to make rosemary grilled chicken under a brick and pair it with a creamy lemon and saffron risotto and roasted broccolini. Finish your meal...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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A Journey Through Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover the techniques behind iconic Italian dishes that inspire home cooks worldwide. During this cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare rosemary grilled chicken, cooked to perfection under a weight to ensure crispy skin and juicy meat. This dish showcases the aromatic herbs that thrive in Italy’s vineyards....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Savoring Thai Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Awaken your senses with spring rolls, green papaya salad, pad Thai and mango sticky rice. Indulge in this cooking class with vivid Thai flavors. Gather around the table and enjoy cooking authentic Thai cuisine together with a top-rated Chef Li.
As the spices fill the air, you and other guests will create Thai...
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Chef Li
McLean
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An Indian Vegetarian Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to add spice and flavor to your favorite vegetarian Indian dishes with Chef Manjiri. In this cooking class, Chef Manjiri blends her expertise in vegetarian cooking with the rich traditions of Indian cuisine to create a vibrant, flavorful menu. You’ll explore time-honored recipes while learning techniques...
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Chef Manjiri
Herndon (Hunter Mill District)
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Classic High-Heat Cooking for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook through a guided menu designed to teach heat mastery. Build your confidence with high-heat cooking in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Practice grilling radicchio for a smoky salad with beets and oranges, pan-searing strip steak with shallot and herb compound butter and braising leeks topped with a poached...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Fresh and Zesty Italian
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional Tuscan techniques for preparing authentic recipes. Discover the classic recipes of Italy in this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share a love of Tuscan culture and cuisine. Begin by learning how to grill rosemary chicken under a brick. Next is a lemon and saffron risotto and...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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