Beginner Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.
Learn to create your favorite meals in a warm and welcoming environment provided by expert local chefs. There is a variety of classes from which to choose, whether your interest lies in international cuisine, local dishes or beyond. Take the intimidation out of cooking delicious meals and learn to create savory meals in your own home. Begin your culinary journey by booking a fun beginner cooking class in Washington, D.C. today!
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Everyday Indian
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore the enticing flavors and textures of Indian cuisine with Chef Manjiri. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll practice the skills and techniques to create a hearty meal inspired by traditional dishes of India. Transform familiar ingredients, like chicken, tomatoes and rice, into a beautiful spread that adds...
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Chef Manjiri
Reston
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Practicing Pasta From Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Spend time learning time-honored culinary techniques. Join an esteemed chef in this cooking class that features the art of homemade pasta. Master traditional techniques while learning how to mix water and flour into dough and shaping it into pockets of ravioli and crescents of mezzaluna. Prepare a mixture of...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Wellington for Two - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enhance date night with a classic beef Wellington culinary class! Elevate date night with a luxurious feast in this exciting cooking class. You’ll learn expert tips to perfectly cook beef Wellington the French way, with tender green beans and fluffy mashed potatoes. Finish with a decadent salted caramel dark...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Cooking a Feast for the Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook a cozy feast for winter in this cooking class. Heat your home this cold season with a comforting meal in this cooking a feast for the winter cooking class. This class will be led by a master chef who will teach you how to make smoked chicken with a hot honey glaze and baked buttermilk biscuits....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Team Building Activity
Vietnamese Street Food
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Get your team cooking in a new direction with this lesson in fantastic global cuisine. Enjoy collaborating on savory street food favorites in this team building cooking class with Chef Greg. With his expert guidance, you and your colleagues can help each other create an array of delectable Asian-Pacific...
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Chef Greg
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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Comfort Cuisine From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Challenge yourself to mastering new culinary techniques and international recipes. Take a trip to the heart of Milan with this cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you'll explore the skills, techniques and authentic ingredients of classic Italian cuisine. Begin by preparing chicken Milanese and an arugula salad...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Bringing the Summer to January
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook heartwarming dishes in this cooking class. Warm up your January with some cozy dishes in a bringing the summer to January cooking class. You'll follow the instructions of a master chef and make dishes like a short rib with coffee chili and baked cornbread muffins. Chop a salad with chipotle ranch...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Modern Gourmet Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevated cooking at home is made easy with state-of-the-art kitchen tools. This interactive cooking class combines classic techniques with modern equipment to create memorable recipes. Guided by the chef, you’ll smoke a hot honey glaze for juicy chicken, then practice timeless methods for making tender buttermilk...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Team Building Activity
Global Tapas
$155
Team Building Activity
$155
Discover traditional tapas fare popular around the world. Join Chef Greg for a hands-on team building cooking class exploring a menu brimming with tapas, or small plates, enjoyed around the globe. Hone your kitchen skills together as you cook with Chef Greg as your guide.
You'll prepare traditional Peruvian...
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Chef Greg
Washington D.C (Northeast Washington)
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East Asian Cuisine - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Challenge the family to a fun and engaging culinary session. Round up the whole crew for this cooking class featuring authentic Chinese recipes. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll work together while practicing knife skills, stir-frying techniques and homemade dumpling making. Start with a colorful vegetable lo mein....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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An Exciting Moroccan Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors of Moroccan cooking in this hands-on cooking class. Bring the flavors of Moroccan cooking to your dinner table in this exciting Moroccan table cooking class led by a master chef. You'll learn how to make a spicy apricot salad with arugula and almonds as well as spiced roasted carrots in a Harissa...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cozy Crowd-pleasing Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to craft popular recipes to suit any occasion. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll prepare a flavor-packed menu everyone will love. Develop the robust flavors of coffee short rib chili, the perfect dish for tailgates, potlucks and chilly weekends. Then, bake fluffy cornbread and sharpen your knife skills...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Washington, D.C.
How much do cooking classes in Washington, D.C. cost?
Cooking class costs vary by chef, menu and event. You can find starting prices shown on the courses displayed on this page, though final class prices are determined using a tiering structure based on the number of guests in your group, as well as any applicable fees or other add-ins that might be part of your chosen class. Usually, these classes will range between $59 and over $100 per person.
Who are cooking classes suitable for?
These experiences are great for any foodie that wants to have a good time with friends, family or colleagues. Cooking classes are an exciting way for beginning cooks to learn the basics, as well as a platform for intermediate and advanced chefs to sharpen their skills. There are courses specially made for kids, teens and families that focus on the fundamentals of food prep. And with dedicated sessions that help make memorable team building moments, romantic date night opportunities and birthday celebrations, you'll find cooking classes that add delicious spark to any festive occasion.
What should I expect during a cooking class?
You can expect to create great memories and have a fun time with the people you care about most. The best cooking classes offer a laid-back, encouraging environment in every session, with confident instruction from a first-rate local chef. All ingredients and tools required to create the menu featured in the course are provided. You'll share the kitchen with other aspiring cooks on similar culinary journeys, creating a sense of community and camaraderie that infuses the best cooking classes in Washington, DC with fun energy. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the finished dishes with your fellow cooks.
What cooking techniques and skills will I master?
The skills you'll master in these cooking courses run the gamut from basic knife work to contemporary cake decorating. Practice heritage pasta making, learn to prepare rustic breads from scratch or discover the proper way to grill a variety of meats and vegetables. All cooking lessons include a series of smaller lessons on topics such as efficient use of kitchen tools, preferred plating methods and crafting garnishes to add the perfect finishing touches to your meal.
What are the benefits of taking a cooking class?
These cooking classes will strengthen relationships with your friends, family, or colleagues and result in an incredible experience you will never forget. Learning to create a masterful menu is just the beginning of the benefits you'll reap from taking cooking classes in the city. You'll also hone your confidence in the kitchen, work with some of the best chefs in town and meet a host of other cooks from neighborhoods like Logan Circle and Georgetown who share your curiosity for food prep. From gathering new recipes to show off to friends and family to developing a sense of ease and joy while cooking, there's something to savor every step of the way.
What types of cooking classes can I choose from?
Top cooking classes in Washington D.C. cover international cuisines like Italian and French, as well as domestic favorites like steakhouse and Southern BBQ. You'll find sessions in sushi making, rustic bread baking, pasta making, cake decorating and other specialty techniques as well. With seasonal culinary classes in preparing holiday feasts, you can create menus that capture the flavors of the moment.
Where do the classes take place?
Cooking classes in Minneapolis can take place at the chef’s place, your place, or a premium third-party venue near you. If you choose an experience where you bring one of the city’s best chefs to your home for a gourmet event with friends or family, that chef will provide all the equipment and ingredients needed for a great class. Classes can also take place at your work for memorable team building moments with colleagues. From bistro courses in Powderhorn to steak dinner classes in Loring Park, every listing shares a map and venue image to help you plan.
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Covid-19 Precautions
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
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