Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

Beth S.

06/29/2026

Fantastic core memory for our family! Professional, super accommodating, fun and delicious! We’ll certainly do this again.

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Jacquie C.

06/19/2026

Chef Bobby is the real deal. We booked his duck class for a night in, and it turned out to be such a good time. The food was amazing. Arugula salad with dried plums to start, then orecchiette with smoked duck confit, seared duck breast with a sherry-rhubarb demi-glace, and a zabaglione with fresh berries for dessert. Every course was excellent. We’re real foodies, the kind who seek out chef tasting menus and Michelin spots whenever we can, but we’re not cooks ourselves, so getting to watch it all come together at home and actually learn something was a treat. That’s the thing about Bobby, he kept it relaxed the whole time. Talked us through every step, answered all our questions, and made the technique feel approachable without dumbing any of it down. Great conversation, no pretense, just genuinely good company. He also put up with a lot. We had our toddler running around and two big dogs who don’t know how to be quiet, and none of it fazed him. He just rolled with it, which made the whole night feel easy and fun. Can’t recommend him enough. We’re already trying to figure out when we can book him again.

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Lea S.

06/17/2026

Chef Made was a great instructor and we had so much fun!!

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Lina K.

05/20/2026

Learning from the chef was great. The food was excellent and the company of other participants added to the experience

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Zane G.

05/17/2026

Amazing experience overall. Made ceviche, empanadas, arepas, and quinoa salad, and everything turned out great. The chef made the class fun, relaxed, and easy to follow, even for beginners. Favorite part was trying all the different South American flavors at the end. Definitely doing another class again soon.

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C. E.

05/15/2026

Chef Li was so great! She taught us the entire process for soup dumplings...from making to dumpling dough, to the filling, to the soup. She was very attentive and I learned so much about technique and purpose. Highly recommend!!

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COLLEEN B.

03/20/2026

First time doing a cooking class and as nervous as we were it was super comfortable working with Jordan. No matter your experience he had everyone involved at every step, and we learned a lot throughout the night. I can't cook rice to save my life but now I can make paella (no big deal). We will absolutely book another class not just with this site (bc the possibilities are endless) but would love to work with Jordan again.

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Isabel K.

02/02/2026

We had a great night! Chef Made was delightful to chat with and taught us so much about poke and sushi techniques. I would definitely recommend!

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Jessica L.

01/20/2026

We had a wonderful experience learning how to make soup dumplings, hot and sour egg drop soup and smashed cucumber salad! Chef Li was so welcoming and engaging! We enjoyed talking to the other guests as well. I would definitely do another class with Chef Li!

Petra M.

01/18/2026

Chef Justin was an amazing instructor!!! This class was so individualized and he really paid attention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin — you won’t regret it! I will be booking with him again!

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Donzaya C.

01/17/2026

Jordan is a great chef and took time answering questions and instructing the group well very personable and all the ingredients were fresh will definitely be booking another class !

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Luz Rosario .

12/27/2025

We had an amazing time with Chef Gustavo. His instruction, patience and enthusiasm made us feel like we are home. We made Paella Valencia and Gambas al ajillo. Absolutely delicious; Chefs Kiss!

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Cyndi B.

12/24/2025

Sushi galore! Chef Made is lovely. Kind, talented, humorous and flexible! We highly recommend spending an evening learning and cooking with chef Made!

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Asya L.

12/22/2025

We learned to make various sushi rolls! The experience was fantastic. Jordan was very helpful and informative throughout the class. Plenty of food to enjoy. I would definitely book again

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Scott G.

12/20/2025

Great experience with Chef Made learning to create Sushi. Made created a fun and relaxing night while we learned and laughed. Thanks so much, we look forward to more fun with Cozy meal in the future!

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Anne H.

12/16/2025

Amazing evening with Chef Benoit! The food was decadent and we had a wonderful time with our teens! 5 Star!!!!! Beautiful memories made!

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Elyse M.

12/15/2025

Our hands-on pasta making session with Chef Jordan was both highly educational and incredibly enjoyable. I arranged the class as a birthday surprise for my partner (who is an inspiring chef), and the instruction was top-notch. Chef Jordan provided detailed guidance on every step of the process: from fundamental skills like properly cutting onions, to selecting the correct ingredients (flour, tomatoes), to advanced techniques for kneading dough and sautéing. It was a delicious and rewarding experience. This class is an excellent choice for a memorable date night or anyone looking to truly elevate their cooking skills.

Lisette D.

12/12/2025

Chef Li’s Chinese soup dumpling class was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! She welcomed us into her beautiful home with such warmth and made the experience both fun and approachable. She was an excellent teacher, guiding us step by step through making soup dumplings, cucumber salad, and hot and sour soup. Each dish was absolutely delicious, and we left the class excited to try making them ourselves at home. Highly recommend…we will definitely be taking more classes with Chef Li in the future!

Ashley C.

12/09/2025

I HIGHLY recommend Chef Benoit’s classes. I have taken both the fish and beef dinner classes. Both of the meals were beautifully curated and delicious. The recipes were easy to understand and follow, yet the results were elegant and very flavorful. Chef Benoit works with your specific skill level to teach you the techniques needed to prepare these dishes. I have since re-created both menus for guests and they were both hits! I learned new skills in the kitchen like chopping techniques, flavor pairings, and I even filleted my first fish! His home is beautiful and clean and both him and his wife are very warm and welcoming. Thank you, Chef Benoit, for sharing your knowledge and wonderful energy with us!

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Rebekah M.

12/06/2025

The Signature Thai cooking class was great! I would recommend Made and this class to others.

Lydia G.

11/22/2025

Chef Justin was absolutely amazing. I booked this experience as a birthday gift for my husband, and it exceeded my hopes and expectations by far! The sushi was delicious, Justin’s teaching and demonstrating was smooth and easy to understand, and Chef Justin himself was a wonderful mix of professional, sociable, and friendly. He was very kind and understanding with our baby fussing throughout parts of the class as well. We highly recommend this class!!

Lara H.

11/19/2025

Master Made is AMAZING! The class was incredibly informative and interesting and the sushi we made was delicious! His sociable, fun energy made the event relaxed and memorable. We will be looking for more classes with Master Made to keep learning new skills and make more incredible food. Very highly recommend this class!

Lori G.

10/10/2025

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Made Master. The five of us love to cook and we were very interested in learned new recipes. It was a hands-on inspirational opportunity in the cozy kitchen. The flavors, spices, and wonderful aroma from the dishes were amazing. Chef Made was excellent in explaining the ingredients & techniques and the finished dishes were delicious. Not only did we learn a lot and have a lovely meal, but Chef Made was very enjoyable to cook with. Everyone raved about how cool this class was and we highly recommend this experience with Chef Made.

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Janice S.

09/07/2025

My husband and I have been wanting to take a couple cooking class - we were visiting Washington DC for the week and was so happy we could get in with Chef Gustavo. He was a delight! We enjoyed the cooking class and the experience of a new way to cook! Chef Gustavo was an excellent host!

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Katrine G.

07/29/2025

Justin was simply incredible! I invited him over as a surprise for my sushi-loving boyfriend. My partner learned a lot from Justin, both from his skills and his life - we loved getting to know him. I also got to partake in some of the sushi-ing, but watching Justin's craftsmanship was more exciting for me :)

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Kat R.

06/23/2025

We had such a wonderful time with Chef Justin! It was a great experience and the kids loved it! Thank you for making custom dishes!

JONATHAN R.

06/21/2025

I got this as a gift for my wife for Mother’s Day and it was definitely a hit for the whole family! Justin was fantastic. He was so friendly and patient with us and had us banging out delicious, (almost

Allison T.

05/28/2025

I seriously cannot recommend Chef Justin enough. He is a true professional, but made the experience so fun and comforting at the same time. The dishes he made/taught us to make were by far the best and most fresh sushi I’ve ever tasted! I would book this experience 10x over again and recommend him to anyone looking for a fun date night or day with friends!

Rolando H.

05/18/2025

I Enjoyed this class so much! It was my first time, and the Teacher/ Chef and her Sous Chef made me feel so welcomed. I learned so much and had no trouble with anything due to the Chefs excellent explanation and teaching skills. I highly recommend this or any upcoming classes. Will definitely be back!

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Roz M.

05/15/2025

Chef Shelley had an incredible meal planned for us. It was amazing and a blast! Everyone helped out in the kitchen. We learned new techniques and she shared secret tips! We would highly recommend Fat Tuesday on Thursday :)

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Hazem K.

04/27/2025

An amazing first time experience from chef Justin. He was very helpful very welcoming, extremely patient and made sure you were comfortable throughout the whole process. He had a kind spirit and a funny sense of humor. would recommend.

Courtney P.

04/21/2025

We had an amazing meal and experience with Chef Justin. Chef Justin was very communicative prior to the experience. Chef Justin arrive 15 minutes prior to start time in order to get set up. We helped prepare and ate seafood salad, a few rolls (proteins: salmon, shrimp, crab, beef) and mochi ice cream (green tea, strawberry and vanilla). We learned so much and the meal was beyond delicious. Overall it was the best time and the food was so great we would recommend this to anyone. Thanks Chef Justin!

Bryan B.

04/13/2025

We had a wonderful time! Chef Justin was incredibly helpful, kind, and entertaining. Most importantly, the food was incredible. Highly recommend booking one of Chef Justin’s classes.

Sabrina S.

03/11/2025

One of the most fun things I’ve ever done! My BF and I have been ravin about it for days. Justin was super helpful, hilarious, and made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious, and he went above and beyond—chatting with us about anything, taking tons of pictures (so sweet!), and letting us get creative with handrolls + other rolls after making the main menu items. We were in a bit of a rush at the end, and somehow, he cleaned everything up in like 10 minutes. Highly recommend. We were also STUFFED and had leftovers.

Rachel P.

02/14/2025

My boyfriend and I had such a fun experience with this sushi class! Chef Justin was kind and patient, guiding us through various sushi-making techniques. He thoughtfully accommodated my allergies, ensuring the menu was both gluten-free and dairy-free. Everything was well-organized and timely, and most importantly, the sushi we created was absolutely delicious! I can't recommend Chef Justin enough for anyone looking to try their hand at sushi making skills!

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Ariana M.

02/08/2025

Chef Justin was wonderful! He is very nice, clean, and so prepared! We had a wonderful experience learning new cooking techniques. We made a cucumber-seaweed salad and several different sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. He also brought matcha ice cream for us to enjoy later. We loved this experience and definitely recommend!

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Krystal Hill .

My recent Cozymeal experience with Chef Benoit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I stepped into his warm and inviting home, I knew I was in for a memorable culinary adventure. Chef Benoit’s expertise shone through as we embarked on the delightful task of creating an exquisite meal. We began with a delicate and flavorful tuna tartare that set the tone for the evening. Following this, we prepared tournedos of beef filet accompanied by a rich and savory oyster mushroom fricassée. The potatoes au gratin were perfectly creamy, while the green asparagus added a vibrant touch to the palette of dishes. To complete the meal, we baked pommes au four, which were a delightful and sweet conclusion to our feast. Chef Benoit's culinary mastery was evident not only in the delicious dishes but also in the invaluable food prep and cooking tips he shared. I left the event feeling fully capable of replicating the meal on my own, a testament to his teaching skills. His friendly and approachable demeanor made the cooking class enjoyable, while his deep knowledge of culinary arts provided a rich learning experience. Additionally, Chef Benoit’s ability to accommodate last-minute dietary restrictions was commendable, demonstrating his flexibility and consideration for his guests. This aspect, combined with the overall quality of the experience, positions it as an excellent option for team-building events. Receiving this experience as a gift was truly special. The meal not only turned out fantastic, but it was also delicious, showcasing the high standard of Chef Benoit's culinary talent. I highly recommend this Cozymeal experience to anyone looking to enhance their cooking skills or simply enjoy a wonderful meal in the company of a talented chef.

Lucy Q.

02/03/2025

This was my 2nd time with Chef Gustavo. He always puts on a unique experience that is unforgettable. I love that we learn so much about the history and culture of the dishes we're making, and his dishes are approachable and ones I will make at home. His kind, welcoming personality makes it so great.

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Harden S.

08/14/2026

My wife and I had the absolute best time in our South American cooking class with Chef Gustavo. He was incredibly personable, very knowledgeable about the history of the dishes, and a patient teacher. We couldn't recommend him more and will definitely be taking another class with him down the road!!

Collin P.

08/08/2026

Cooked a variety of SE Asian dishes from Thailand. Was incredible and highly recommend for couples, solo people, adults, our class had a variety of all backgrounds. Food was high quality, the home was beautiful and chef very helpful and directive. Next time im in the area will return. Got this experience for my mom for her birthday.

Liz W.

08/03/2026

All the food was delicious! And Chef Li teaches in a way that we feel confident we can make these recipes again from home, which we're really looking forward to. Extra bonus is that Chef Li's home is beautiful and her kitchen is perfect to teach a group cooking class. Chef Li was well-prepared, a great teacher, and created the environment for a really fun evening!

Tony M.

06/06/2026

Chef Made was excellent. We had a wonderful experience helping chef cook, the food was some of the best Thai I have eaten and atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Thanks Chef.

Alyssa W.

02/28/2026

Our dumpling cooking class with Chef Li was wonderful! We both cannot wait to try the recipes again at home and ensure we can do it solo! She was so welcoming and educational the entire process. Her step by step guidance on all the ingredients and cooking/assembly made the evening well worth it! We made so many dumplings from scratch, with plenty to practice with, as well as the cucumber salad and hot & sour soup. We will be back to try her other classes at some time in the future for sure.

Ben D.

01/25/2026

We cooked several sichuan dishes all of which were good and flavorful. The green beans, chicken, and tofu dishes were easy to follow and we had great direction by chef Li. Overall would definitely take another class and would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a fun time.

Zohaib M.

12/28/2025

Very patient and gentle. First cooking class and highly recommend this chef. Professional and informative. Would highly recommend.

Patrick L.

Chef Gustavo was great! He showed us plenty of great cooking techniques that we could use at home, shared delicious recipes, and most of all reminded us that home cooking is all about comfort!

Coley H.

06/27/2025

This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Chef Shelley is not only a gifted chef but also a warm, engaging teacher. We did the class with my girlfriend, my son, and my 13-year-old daughter, and she made every step of the process fun, informative, and hands-on. She guided us through the prep, ingredients, and cooking techniques — but what really set this apart was how she explained the why behind each step. We learned what the “holy trinity” is in Cajun cooking, why a pinch of sugar enhances tomato-based dishes, and why a splash of lemon juice is key when working with apples. Together, we cooked a delicious Cajun meal: classic salmon over maque choux (a Creole succotash), and excellent chicken étouffée, and a perfectly spiced Southern-style apple crisp. Throughout, Chef Shelley shared amazing stories from her time cooking in New Orleans and New York City — plus insider commentary on restaurants (the best and ones to avoid), chefs, and food trends. It genuinely felt like she knows (and has cooked with) everyone in the food world — including being friends with members of The English Beat! Between dishes, she also treated us to samples of artisan hot sauces, barbecue sauces, spices, and even a caramel apple — all from brands she consults with or has helped develop. Her passion for the culinary arts and the specialty food world is infectious. Chef Shelley is a delightful host, a brilliant storyteller, and a deeply knowledgeable chef. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough — truly one of the best experiences we’ve had.

Amy D.

01/16/2025

Tiffany was FANTASTIC. She was so friendly and engaging! She was super organized and was comfortable in our kitchen. We learned a TON amd she must have answered 100 questions with a smile. The food was soooo good. Most importantly, we are confident that we can cook this menu again! Highly recommend!!

Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

Best Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C. for your next culinary journey

Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks

Expert Knife Skills

Culinary Knife Skills for Beginners

Discover Traditional Wok Cooking

Signature Flavors of Thai Fare

Surf and Turf Sushi

The Flavors of Chile

Basic Sushi From Rice to Roll

Northern Italian Duck

Global Vegetarian Cuisine

Master Vibrant Wok Cooking

Master Essential Wok Cooking

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