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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Southern France Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a cozy French meal that’s comforting enough for a weeknight and elegant for entertaining. Master classic dishes from Southern France in this hands-on cooking class. Led by expert chefs, you’ll prepare an elegant four-course menu with flavors from the Loire Valley including pan-roasted chicken with white...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Gourmet Indian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your kitchen with enticing aromas from every corner of India. Delve into the colorful world of Indian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class. Explore unique dishes from each of the many regions of India as you work with bold spices and specialty ingredients. Homemade stuffing in a hand-rolled and fried samosa...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Culinary Journey to the Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover the beauty of Riviera cuisine through traditional recipes and refined techniques. Travel to France through this unique cooking class, where you will learn from a top-rated chef. Follow step-by-step guidance as you master new techniques and prepare authentic dishes, including pan-roasted chicken with a delicate...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Elegant Desserts From Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Expand your baking skills with three iconic desserts that will impress your guests. Satisfy your sweet tooth with iconic desserts from around the globe in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a gourmet baker, you'll create the decadent tres leches cake, soaked in three milk types for the perfect balance of sweetness...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sushi Crafting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let your creativity flow as you create exceptionally fresh sushi. Discover what it takes to craft stunning sushi rolls in this sushi making cooking class. A chef will teach you how to properly cook and season your rice, you'll also learn the techniques of rolling and slicing with finesse. Then, unleash your creativity...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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The Italian Grill
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from an expert chef how to prepare an Italian feast on the grill. Take your grilling skills to the next level with an Italian-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Master grilled chicken diavola, perfectly spiced and smoky. Then, char tender asparagus with capers and lemon, bringing out deep flavors....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Sushi Making 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The basics of sushi making. Join a one-of-a-kind sushi-making cooking class. Learn to make authentic hand-rolled sushi from a five-star professional chef in a lively learning environment. Master new skills such as slicing delicate fresh fish, making sticky rice and using seaweed to make delicious rolls. Cook through a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Steak Frites to Crème Brûlée
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare a classic French meal with an elegant four-course menu. Master French bistro cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Prepare an elegant four-course menu with a perfectly seared strip steak drizzled with a creamy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn the secret to making the crispiest frites and toss...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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French Pastries: Elegant Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional pastry techniques and craft two delicious flavors of French macarons. Master the delicate French pastries made famous at Ladurée with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the delicate art of crafting gluten-free macarons in two decadent flavors: vanilla bean with mocha buttercream and blueberry...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Al Fresco Italian Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a perfect al fresco Italian dinner with grilled chicken, fresh salads and sorbet. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this Italian cooking class, where you will be guided by a five-star chef in preparing a delicious menu. Gain first-hand insights on perfecting your grilling skills as you prepare...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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A Seasonal Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a farm-to-table feast with all of the colors of the rainbow. Prepare a stunning seasonal menu with this hands-on cooking class. Sear a rainbow peppercorn steak with a rich mushroom-Cognac pan sauce. Then, prepare an heirloom tomato and peach salad drizzled with a fresh herb vinaigrette. Bake a sweet and savory...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Sunday Dinner on the French Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Led by expert chefs, you'll prepare an elegant four-course French menu with classic dishes. Master classic French favorites and expand your culinary skills with this fun hands-on cooking class. Prepare pan-roasted chicken in a rich white wine beurre blanc sauce, accompanied by a French lentil salad with creamy goat...
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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
Social Distancing Friendly
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