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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CHEF’S PLACE
Chocolate Decadence
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft indulgent treats featuring everyone's favorite sweet ingredient This immersive cooking class showcases the versatility of chocolate with a selection of decadent creations such as rich brownies, cloud-like mousse and silky gelato. From tempering chocolate and shaping delicate chocolate curls to preparing homemade...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
French Pastry Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
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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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Fanciful French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pay homage to iconic French flavors with patisserie-worthy macarons This immersive cooking class demystifies the art of making macarons with time-honored techniques taught by a world-class chef. You’ll learn to make classic macarons step-by-step from whipping delicate meringue and building your batter to piping and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Crowd-Pleasing Pasta - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to prepare a comforting family dinner featuring fresh homemade pasta In this hands-on cooking class, kids and parents work together to create a classic meal the whole family will love. Guided by the chef, you'll make pasta from scratch and help young cooks learn to simmer tomato sauce and mix up Caesar salads....
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Pizza Dough Creations - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Transform classic pizza dough into versatile treats the entire family will love In this hands-on cooking class, you'll create pizzeria favorites from tasty pies to stuffed calzones. Your chef instructor will teach you how to prepare a basic dough that can be adapted to suit your family’s tastes. While you work, the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Refined French Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create signature French finesse with this elegant menu In this hands-on cooking class, you and your date will join a talented chef for a lesson in classic French cooking. You’ll practice time-honored techniques as you prepare dijon-crusted salmon and savory cheese puffs enhanced with sophisticated...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Vietnamese - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date on a culinary adventure to Vietnam This immersive cooking class shines a spotlight on lively Vietnamese cuisine. As the chef teaches you how to make crispy bánh xèo and build savory rice noodle salad with lemongrass pork, you’ll enhance your knife skills and learn to balance dynamic Vietnamese...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Gourmet Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate modern steakhouse fare with classic techniques and global influences In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn chef secrets for creating unforgettable dishes. You'll practice essential techniques from grilling steak and cooking shrimp for an elegant surf and turf to crafting flavor-packed sauces and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Mastery: Exploring The Fundamentals
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Master knife techniques for improved culinary excellence. This cooking class will teach you everything there is to know about proper knife handling. A world-class chef will work with you, regardless of your skill levels and teach you knife essentials and fundamentals. You'll learn different techniques for cutting,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Cooking With Dad: Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bond over steak and new memories while crafting a delicious steak dinner. Take a cooking class with Dad this Father's Day and impress him with your culinary skills. You'll spend an afternoon together making steakhouse staples. A chef will guide you through each step, from searing the steak, all the way to crafting a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
CHEF’S PLACE
Savor the Steak
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a steak dinner from scratch using top quality ingredients. This informative cooking class gives you the opportunity to explore seasonal cooking. You'll give the classic steak dinner a new lease on life using fresh seasonal ingredients and cooking techniques that you'll learn from a world-class chef. Dishes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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