Beginner Cooking Classes in DC
Feeling the itch to cook but need to learn a few techniques? Beginner cooking classes in DC are designed for those who seek the knowledge to create an unbelievable dish but just do not know where to start. From basic knife skills to discovering various spices, your chef instructor is ready to give you the information you need to succeed. Each class will leave new chefs with the skills to make a dish full of flavor and precision.
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Depth of Flavor: Roasting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore how roasting enhances natural flavors through caramelization and browning with this delicious menu. Master the transformative power of roasting in this hands-on cooking class. Begin with succulent pork chops, perfectly seared and topped with homemade pesto. Then, savor crispy rosemary potatoes roasted to...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Elevated Japanese Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your evening together with the romantic flavors of Japan. Indulge in the flavors of Northeast Asia with this romantic Japanese-bistro cooking class. You and your date will learn to sear salmon and serve it with honey miso butter. You'll also create delicious California rolls and a vegetable tempura with an...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Chinese Favorites: No Need for Takeout
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how easy and quick it is to recreate your favorite takeout dishes at home. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to your homemade Chinese feast with this hands-on cooking class. You’ll prepare four takeout favorites, from tangy hot and sour soup to crispy yet chewy scallion pancakes. Next, you’ll dive into...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Tuscan Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a memorable evening with your partner as you prepare a delicious four-course Tuscan feast. In this date night cooking class, you'll be transported to the heart of Tuscany and master four bold and flavorful Italian dishes. Sear a pan-roasted steak topped with capers, arugula and parmesan, craft crispy bruschetta...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Tuck Into Tuscan Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Tuscan-style cooking once again proves its worth with your favorite cut of beef. Tuscany is perhaps one of the most revered culinary regions on the planet and this cooking class for Tuscan steak is testament to why. A pan-roasted steak with capers, arugula and Parmesan is sure to blow your American steakhouse...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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A Tuscan Dream - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become an expert in cooking Tuscan food through this special date night cooking class. Whether you want to spice up your date nightlife or are simply looking for an alternative date idea instead of going to the cinema or a restaurant, this cooking class provides the perfect chance to learn new skills whilst you get to...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Southern Staples: Fried Chicken and Biscuits
$89
Cooking Class
$89
It's a Southern feast featuring crispy buttermilk fried chicken and flaky biscuits. Step into the kitchen for a hands-on Southern cooking class. Sip on sweet tea as you discover how to prepare perfectly crispy buttermilk fried chicken and braised greens with bacon. Expand your baking skills as you master the art of...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Culinary Celebration of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take part in an homage to one of the world's most renowned culinary countries. This cooking class aims to celebrate the essential flavors of Italy, one of the world's favorite foodie nations. It does so with a menu featuring pork chops with sage and parsley pesto, duck fat and rosemary roasted potatoes and a salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Chicken Piccata to Butterscotch Budino
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master four timeless Italian dishes with this full immersive cooking feast. In this hands-on Italian cooking class, you'll perfect classic dishes like chicken piccata in a lemon caper cream sauce paired with creamy roasted garlic polenta and truffled asparagus al forno. For dessert, you'll learn how to create a rich,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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A Feast From the South
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of golden, crispy and absolutely delicious fried chicken. Stop shelling out at your local fast food joint and learn to fry your favorite Southern staple at home with help from this dedicated cooking class. Learn to prepare classic buttermilk fried chicken and serve it alongside delicious braised green...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cuban Dishes Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master classic Cuban flavors with this four-course menu you can prepare in advance. Unlock the flavors of Cuba in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare an unforgettable meal. Start with succulent grilled pork— perfect for serving fresh or turning into a mouthwatering Cuban sandwich the next day....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Elegant French Dining: Master the Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the classic elegance of French cuisine with this traditional four-course menu. Immerse yourself in traditional French cooking with this hands-on cooking class. Master the iconic French onion soup, then move on to a perfectly marinated steak topped with rich Roquefort butter. Then, craft a frisée salad with...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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