Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.
Best Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C. for your next culinary journey
Explore cooking classes in Washington D.C. that bring food lovers together with world-class chefs in the nation’s capital. Since 2014, these experiences on Cozymeal have earned recognition in outlets like USA Today and Good Housekeeping and built trust with tens of thousands of 5-star reviews. Available across 200+ cities, experiences on Cozymeal combines national reach with local flavor. Guests can explore Chesapeake-inspired seafood, Southern comfort favorites, handmade pasta, sushi making and refined French pastries, with options perfect for date nights, team events or celebrations. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus ensure every lifestyle is included. Whether you're located in Arlington, Alexandria or Bethesda, you get to enjoy vibrant local flavors and worldwide culinary techniques by booking the best cooking classes in Washington D.C. today.
CHEF’S PLACE
Flavorful Spring Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a seasonal spring dinner with confidence in this guided session. Celebrate seasonal flavors in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Learn how to prepare herb-marinated steak topped with blue cheese butter, an asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto crisps and perfectly roasted potatoes with spring...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Innovative Chinese Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join an exciting culinary journey crafting Chinese classics with unique twists alongside an expert chef. During this exciting cooking class, you'll focus on crafting authentic Chinese food. Guided by an expert chef, you'll learn the step-by-step process of preparing many traditional Chinese meals with an innovative...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Make Classic Neapolitan Pizza
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a Neapolitan-inspired Italian meal in this guided cooking experience. Explore the flavors of Naples in this interactive cooking class in North Bethesda. With guidance from Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll mix and bake classic Italian meatballs, stretch and top pizza dough and prepare a bright vegetable...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Exporing Spanish Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore beloved dishes from abroad with this chef-led class. Taste your way through Spain with this immersive cooking class. Learn from a chef how to stuff dates with serrano ham for your new favorite appetizer. Tackle the labor of love that is homemade paella, striking in both looks and taste. Then combine unlikely...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Hearty Brazilian BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook with confidence over high heat in this fun cooking class. Explore traditional Brazilian cooking in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak using churrascaria methods, sauté collard greens and fry plantains for a savory-sweet...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Rustic Naples Pizza From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a Naples-style dinner with Italian inspiration in this hands-on session. Cook classic Neapolitan dishes in this hands-on cooking class in Alexandria. Learn how to prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad with caper vinaigrette, bake polpette al forno and make Neapolitan-style pizza topped with San Marzano...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Italian Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a handmade pasta cooking night featuring three styles in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with handmade pasta in this interactive cooking class in North Bethesda. With guidance from Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll work with dough and sauces to create spaghettini with lemon and arugula,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Decadent Donut Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make bakery-style donuts with a focus on fillings and finishing touches. Build confidence with filled donuts in this interactive cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll mix, shape and fry donut dough, then fill and glaze each donut with different flavors. You’ll focus...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Wholesome Farm-to-Table Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a farm-to-table feast around seasonal produce in this fun cooking class. Build farm-to-table cooking skills in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a vegetable-forward menu featuring mushroom and leek frittata, asparagus bisque, spring...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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CHEF’S PLACE
Craft Rustic Pasta Three Ways
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a three-way handmade pasta cooking session in this fun cooking class. Cook your way through three classic pasta styles in this fun cooking class in Alexandria. Guided by Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemony spaghettini, hearty orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe and rigatoni with...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Celebrating Spanish Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spanish Fare Explore the vibrant country of Spain in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping vegetables, searing meats and preparing fresh sauces while cooking through a multi-course menu. Learn to create restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef in a hands-on...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Seasonal Spring Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore spring cooking through seasonal meals in this guided session. Cook a well-rounded spring menu in this interactive cooking class in Arlington. With guidance from Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll marinate and sear steak, assemble an asparagus salad with crisp prosciutto, roast herb-seasoned potatoes and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Washington, D.C.
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.