Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

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Rustic Pizza Making For the Whole Family - Family Fun

$69
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$69
Toss pizza dough and fold calzones in this lively family cooking adventure. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in North Bethesda focused on pizza night favorites. You'll prepare a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza with tomato sauce and assemble fresh Caprese skewers. To finish, you'll...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 1:00PM
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French Pastry Techniques

$99
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$99
Learn fundamental techniques for crafting beloved French pastries This hands-on cooking class upgrades your pastry skills with tips and tricks from a world-class chef. You’ll practice essential methods for preparing homemade laminated dough, then learn to shape delicate palmiers and bake fruit-filled turnovers to...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
4.6
51 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 9:00AM
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Flavorful Pizza Making For the Whole Family - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover how fun and easy homemade pizza night can be for the whole family. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Arlington makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.9
97 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 1:00PM
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Bake Beloved Summer Tart Favorites

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Blind bake tart shells and fill them with pastry cream and fresh summer fruit. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 10:00AM
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Authentic Pizza Night - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Turn pizza night into a hands-on family cooking adventure for all ages. Looking for a great way to spend quality time together? This engaging family cooking class in Alexandria makes it easy and delicious. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you'll shape dough for a sausage calzone, build a summer garden pizza...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
4.6
51 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 1:00PM
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Bake Delicate Summer Tart Favorites

$99
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$99
Spend a focused evening mastering the pastry techniques every home baker needs. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.9
97 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 10:00AM
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Stars & Sprinkles - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Decorate your dream cupcakes with the entire family. Celebrations and frosting-filled fun are on the menu in this family-friendly cupcake decorating cooking class. You'll learn how to pipe vanilla buttercream like a pro, get creative with patriotic colors and top your firework cupcakes with festive flair. Perfect for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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Master Flavorful Summer Tart Making

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn the difference between pate sucree and flaky pate brisee from scratch. Create a selection of summer tarts in this engaging cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then build a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
4.6
51 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 10:00AM
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Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun

$69
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$69
Cupcake decorating for little hands and big imaginations. This family-friendly cooking class is all about cupcake creativity with a burst of red, white and blue flair. You’ll learn to pipe dreamy vanilla buttercream swirls onto fluffy cupcakes, then give them character with festive firework-inspired decorations that...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.9
97 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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Teens Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Young Chefs Global Edition

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your teen to a hands-on cooking series inspired by cuisines worldwide. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda takes teens on a five-day culinary journey around the world. Guided by Chef Paula or a professional chef instructor, students will explore global cuisines while...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Jul 20th at 4:00PM & other times
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Patriotic Frosting - Family Fun

$79
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$79
Whip up a cupcake celebration that calls sparklers, sprinkles and more. Give your little ones something to talk about long after the last bite with this exciting cupcake decorating cooking class! Designed for the entire family, you'll bake soft vanilla cupcakes, whip up fluffy buttercream and learn decorating...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
4.6
51 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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World of Chocolate

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport yourself to a chocolate factory, transforming simple bars or chips into heavenly confections. Exlpore the depths of chocolate creations with this chef-led cooking class. From rich, dark chocolate brownies to velvety smooth mousse or melt-in-your-mouth gelato with a fudgy swirl, you'll become a master of...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 10:00AM
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

How much do cooking classes in Washington, D.C. cost?

Cooking class costs vary by chef, menu and event. You can find starting prices shown on the courses displayed on this page, though final class prices are determined using a tiering structure based on the number of guests in your group, as well as any applicable fees or other add-ins that might be part of your chosen class. Usually, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.

Who are cooking classes suitable for?

These experiences are great for any foodie that wants to have a good time with friends, family or colleagues. Cooking classes are an exciting way for beginning cooks to learn the basics, as well as a platform for intermediate and advanced chefs to sharpen their skills. There are courses specially made for kids, teens and families that focus on the fundamentals of food prep. And with dedicated sessions that help make memorable team building moments, romantic date night opportunities and birthday celebrations, you'll find cooking classes that add delicious spark to any festive occasion.

What should I expect during a cooking class?

You can expect to create great memories and have a fun time with the people you care about most. The best cooking classes offer a laid-back, encouraging environment in every session, with confident instruction from a first-rate local chef. All ingredients and tools required to create the menu featured in the course are provided. You'll share the kitchen with other aspiring cooks on similar culinary journeys, creating a sense of community and camaraderie that infuses the best cooking classes in Washington, DC with fun energy. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the finished dishes with your fellow cooks.

What cooking techniques and skills will I master?

The skills you'll master in these cooking courses run the gamut from basic knife work to contemporary cake decorating. Practice heritage pasta making, learn to prepare rustic breads from scratch or discover the proper way to grill a variety of meats and vegetables. All cooking lessons include a series of smaller lessons on topics such as efficient use of kitchen tools, preferred plating methods and crafting garnishes to add the perfect finishing touches to your meal.

What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?

These cooking classes will strengthen relationships with your friends, family, or colleagues and result in an incredible experience you will never forget. Learning to create a masterful menu is just the beginning of the benefits you'll reap from taking cooking classes in the city. You'll also hone your confidence in the kitchen, work with some of the best chefs in town and meet a host of other cooks from neighborhoods like Logan Circle and Georgetown who share your curiosity for food prep. From gathering new recipes to show off to friends and family to developing a sense of ease and joy while cooking, there's something to savor every step of the way.

What types of cooking classes can I choose from?

Top cooking classes in Washington D.C. cover international cuisines like Italian and French, as well as domestic favorites like steakhouse and Southern BBQ. You'll find sessions in sushi making, rustic bread baking, pasta making, cake decorating and other specialty techniques as well. With seasonal culinary classes in preparing holiday feasts, you can create menus that capture the flavors of the moment.

Where do the classes take place?

Cooking classes in Minneapolis can take place at the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. If you choose an experience where you bring one of the city’s best chefs to your home for a gourmet event with friends or family, that chef will provide all the equipment and ingredients needed for a great class. Classes can also take place at your work for memorable team building moments with colleagues. From bistro courses in Powderhorn to steak dinner classes in Loring Park, every listing shares a map and venue image to help you plan.
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