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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Sun-Soaked Tuscan - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a magical Italian feast with your favorite person. Channel the warmth of a summer night in Tuscany with your special someone during this hands-on, flavor-packed cooking class. Guided by a top-rated chef, you’ll learn how to marinate chicken with a bright rosemary-lemon blend, hand-roll soft, pillowy potato...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Koreatown Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate bold Korean flavors using sizzling techniques. Ditch the takeaway and dive into homemade Korean in this hands-on cooking class that delivers on bold flavors. You’ll learn how to make crispy, golden Koreatown fried chicken bathed in garlicky goodness, then fold juicy pork and green onion dumplings paired...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Koreatown Heat
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a flavor-loaded Korean feast. This hands-on cooking class is your special invite to Koreatown, where fried chicken, sticky garlic glazes and marinated salads bring the flavor home. Then, fold pork and green onion dumplings like a pro, before mixing a chilled cucumber salad with scallions and toasted sesame for a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Fired up Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Aprons on and grills hot for summertime cooking fun. This cooking class celebrates the best of grill season with smoky, flame-kissed bites from start to finish. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll perfect your technique for achieving the perfect char and balancing flavors, from peachy pepper salads to juicy skirt...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Regional Southeast Asian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn date night into a Southeast Asian culinary affair. Explore the bold, bright flavors of Southeast Asia in this immersive cooking class designed for two. You’ll learn directly from a top-rated chef how to roll delicate shrimp spring rolls paired with a nutty peanut sauce and grill lemongrass-chile chicken like a...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Exploring Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulge in succulent Italian flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Italian cuisine is not just about pasta and pizza, it is much wider and in this cooking class, you can learn to make a wide range of incredible dishes. An expert chef with years of experience in teaching others to cook will show you how to make a...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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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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Southeast Asia Flavor - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a love for bold flavors and good company. Your passport to Southeast Asia awaits in this hands-on, flavor-packed date night cooking class. You and your special someone will dive into vibrant ingredients, learning to roll, grill and strike that perfect balance of sweet, spicy and fresh. From spring rolls loaded...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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World of Chocolate
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport yourself to a chocolate factory, transforming simple bars or chips into heavenly confections. Exlpore the depths of chocolate creations with this chef-led cooking class. From rich, dark chocolate brownies to velvety smooth mousse or melt-in-your-mouth gelato with a fudgy swirl, you'll become a master of...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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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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Flavorful Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a sunny escape to Italy with timeless Italian recipes. Serve up all the irresistible warmth and flavors of a summer evening in Tuscany during this immersive cooking class. You and your partner will team up to create vibrant dishes using fresh herbs, bright citrus and plenty of Italian soul. From rolling...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Golden Fish and Chips
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate pub fare and sunny flavors. Bring a little British charm to your kitchen with this in-depth cooking class. You’ll discover beer-battered fish fried to crispy perfection, learn the secrets to fluffy-on-the-inside chips and whip up creamy coleslaw with a spicy remoulade twist. To finish, you'll build a sweet...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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