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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Perfect Croissant Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master croissant-making with savory fillings and classic pain au chocolat in this class. Embark on a delightful croissant-making adventure in this cooking class. Learn to craft two types of croissants from scratch in a three-hour, immersive experience. A chef instructor will guide you through creating flaky, buttery...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Traditional Indian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a hands-on journey through India’s culinary heritage. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a cooking class that brings out the bold spirit of Indian cuisine. Begin with chicken tikka masala simmered in rich sauce with basmati rice, then prepare roasted eggplant brightened...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Indian Flavor Experience Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy authentic recipes in this hands-on Indian class. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a cooking class that brings out the bold spirit of Indian cuisine. Begin with chicken tikka masala simmered in rich sauce with basmati rice, then prepare roasted eggplant brightened with...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Autumn Macaron Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of autumn-inspired macarons in this expert-led, hands-on cooking class. Experience the sweetness of fall in this 3-hour cooking class focused on autumnal flavors. A chef instructor will guide you through crafting two delightful types: pecan pie and gingersnap macarons with pumpkin-brandy buttercream....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Autumn French Pastry Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform simple ingredients into French pastry masterpieces. Step into a world of sweet possibilities in this captivating cooking class focused on French pastries. Participants will learn the crucial technique of laminating dough, ensuring perfectly flaky layers. Get hands-on experience filling dough with seasonal...
Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Pastry Perfection Unveiled
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the art of laminating dough to craft iconic, flaky, and buttery French pastries. Surprisingly, most French pastries start with just one dough. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll master the laminating process for creating flaky, buttery layers. Get creative by filling dough with apples for turnovers, shaping...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy seasonal baking with a pumpkin chai spice pie. Join Chef Jailyn or one of the talented resident chefs in Alexandria for a seasonal baking class that’s equal parts cozy and fun. You’ll make a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie filled with warm autumn spices and topped with a golden sugar crust. Along the way,...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Indian Cooking Journey
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor flavorful dishes full of Indian tradition. Unlock the secrets of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. Learn to prepare chicken tikka masala served with fragrant basmati rice, roast eggplant seasoned with coriander and ginger and knead homemade scallion naan fresh from the skillet. To...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Essential French Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master flaky pastries with apple turnovers, palmier cookies, and iconic kouign-amann techniques. Discover the secrets of French pastries in this 3-hour cooking class. Begin with a single dough and learn the laminating process to create flaky, buttery layers. Get creative by filling dough with apples for turnovers,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Pumpkin Spice Sweet Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy the richness of autumn in a pie-baking class. Join Chef Scott or one of the talented resident chefs in Arlington for a seasonal baking class that’s equal parts cozy and fun. You’ll make a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie filled with warm autumn spices and topped with a golden sugar crust. Along the way,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Dessert
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Savor pumpkin spice flavors in this sweet class. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in North Bethesda that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Paula or one of the talented...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Great for Groups of 12-20
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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