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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Bold Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare an evening of flavors you won’t soon forget. This cooking class serves a perfect blend of spice, sweetness and sophistication. Working with a world-class chef, you and your date become experts at crusting a juicy ribeye with chile and finishing it with herbaceous parsley-cilantro oil. Next, roast carrots get...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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The Art of Handmade Pizza
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Led by an expert chef, you'll prepare homemade pizza dough for this flavorful Italian menu. Master the secrets of perfect pizza from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Begin by crafting homemade pizza dough with the ideal balance of chew and crisp. Then, prepare a carbonara-style pizza with a creamy sauce and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Quality Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a five-star feast with your special person. Turn up the heat in this date night cooking class where bold flavors and fresh ingredients set the mood. You and your plus-one will sear, roast and whisk your way through a menu that balances fiery, herbaceous and sweet notes. From preparing a delectable chile-crusted...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Kids Cooking Series
Easy, Delicious Italian - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Everyone will gain confidence in new kitchen skills and possibly discover their new favorite recipe. Involve the whole family in this culinary adventure when you sign up for this chef-led cooking class. Even the kids get to practice making handmade pasta, slicing noodles and pounding chicken before spooning on layers...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Grilled Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy your craving for outdoor cooking, minus the mosquitoes. Dive apron and skewer first into a flavor-packed summer menu with this grill season cooking class. Smoky aromas and summer produce will steal the spotlight as you prep a vibrant charred pepper, peach and feta salad, fire up juicy skirt steak with a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Regional Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore distinct and versatile dishes from across the Italian peninsula This immersive cooking class showcases signature Italian flavors beyond the familiar pizzas and pasta dishes. Your chef instructor will guide you on a regional tour of Italy as you cook tender pork loin chops dressed with Italian salsa verde,...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Firework Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cupcake decorating for little hands and big imaginations. This family-friendly cooking class is all about cupcake creativity with a burst of red, white and blue flair. You’ll learn to pipe dreamy vanilla buttercream swirls onto fluffy cupcakes, then give them character with festive firework-inspired decorations that...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Smoky Grilled Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get prepared for BBQ season with a grilled menu. Recreate the feel-good flavors of a summer cookout in this vibrant cooking class led by a top-rated chef. You’ll start with a charred pepper, peach and feta salad that hits all the right sweet and savory notes. Next, get the grill going for smoky, juicy skirt steak...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Delicious Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Teleport to the Italian countryside with a curated menu featuring Tuscany's finest flavors. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create a summery Tuscan spread for two that’s as vibrant as the season. With guidance from an esteemed chef, you'll grill juicy chicken with lemon and rosemary, shape potato gnocchi...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Italian Summer Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking skills by taking this class, where you'll learn to make Italian food. Create a delicious Italian summer feast in this cooking class. This will be a hands-on cooking session and a highly-rated chef who has been teaching people to cook for years, will show you how to make pasta dough, gelato and a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Flavors of Italian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up a feast of Italian dishes sans pasta for a fresh, seasonal menu. Delve into the world of Italian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class. Skip the pasta and instead opt for grilling up a juicy pork chop, topped with a flavor-packed fresh green salsa made from garden herbs. Supreme citrus and slice fennel for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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True Fine Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold flavors with a romantic touch. Make date night irresistible with a fine-dining cooking class. You’ll work alongside a top-rated chef to craft a swoon-worthy menu featuring bold flavors and a sprinkle of seasonal flair. From chile-crusted ribeye to a delightful arugula and almond salad topped with juicy...
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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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