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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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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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Comforting Fish & Chips
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a feel-good menu made for sunny days and happy memories. This hands-on cooking class is all about golden, crispy nostalgia served with a side of chef-worthy skills. You’ll team up with an esteemed chef to create classic beer-battered fish and chips from scratch. Then, you’ll mix up a zesty coleslaw with a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Parisian Plate - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a delicious French-inspired evening from start to finish. Savor exquisite French cuisine with a cooking class designed for two, where every dish is a handwritten love letter to flavor. With a world-class chef leading the way, you’ll start by crafting earthy tomato and goat cheese tarts, then turn up the heat...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Fish Fry Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get lost in the batter while leveling up your fish and chips game. Experience the comfort of a classic fish fry with a delicious twist in this hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn the secrets to getting that golden, beer-battered crunch just right, then build a bold, tangy remoulade-dressed slaw for the perfect...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bastille Day Festivities
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate French flavor and freedom with a touch of culinary flair. Capture the spirit of liberté and indulgence with a festive Bastille Day cooking class that brings French flair to your kitchen. You’ll master herb and cheese-stuffed gougères, sear scallops like a pro and toss bold greens in a luxurious Champagne...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Patisserie Skills 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Develop new skills to elevate your homemade baked goods with this French-infused masterclass. Recreate iconic baked goods with this patisserie-focused cooking class, taught by an expert chef. Craft homemade laminated dough by layering chilled butter and hand-mixed pastry dough then chill and form into delicate...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Vive la Cuisine: Bastille Day
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate Bastille Day in style with incredible French recipes. You're invited to celebrate Bastille Day in the most delicious way possible with a French cooking class built with curious food lovers in mind. You’ll start by preparing airy gougères packed with bacon, thyme and Gruyère, followed by beautifully...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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French Culinary Flair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Whip up a romantic evening inspired by the flavors of France. All you need to set the mood for pure Parisian indulgence is this cooking class, your apron and your date. You’ll start by baking a savory tomato and goat cheese tart, then hone your technique for pan-roasting chicken with a luscious wine and herb sauce....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Special Sushi-making Class
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become well-versed in the art of sushi-making through this innovative cooking session. Start a journey into the world of sushi-making by joining this cooking class, where you will learn how to make succulent sushi. An expert chef instructor will guide you step-by-step to make sushi through Japanese culinary...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Seasonal Pasta Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Build strong bonds and make lasting memories as you discover the joys of cooking. Enjoy quality time in the kitchen as a family with this chef-led cooking class highlighting Italian flavors and methods. Add a seasonal spin to homemade pasta dishes as kids and adults learn to chop, knead and mix pasta dough, sauce and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Teens Cooking Series
Teen Kitchen Skills Workshop
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day summer series for teens explores cooking, baking and cake decorating. Teens ages 12 and up will slice, dice, knead and bake their way through four exciting days in this hands-on cooking class series. Led by a master chef, this summer workshop focuses on foundational cooking and baking skills, including...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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