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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Classic Cozy Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create comforting desserts to warm the soul even on the chilliest nights. This baking-focused cooking class features beloved desserts that have withstood the test of time. With each recipe, you’ll improve your baking skills from making sponges and sauces for sticky toffee pudding to infusing flavor into every bite...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Comfy Creations For Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Sweet enjoyment awaits in this session centered on satisfying bakes. Warm your house and your table with the tempting treats in this interactive cooking class. Add gooey treats like sticky toffee pudding and brown butter chocolate skillet cookie to your usual baking rotation and discover the simple pleasures of...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Baking in the Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake some cozy winter foods in this cooking class. Learn how to bake some delicious goods in this baking in the winter cooking class led by a master chef. You'll learn how to bake mouthwatering and decadent desserts like a sticky toffee pudding and make a brown butter chocolate cookie in a skillet. You will also make...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Global Street Food Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Street food favorites go from the cart to the kitchen in this interactive lesson. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll sample beloved dishes from the street carts of Tokyo to the markets of Madrid. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll practice culinary techniques from around the globe as you prepare an...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Street Food Atlas
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Express your passion for global cuisine with a menu from exotic shores. Multicultural flavors brought together in a singular menu makes this interactive cooking class a unique experience. Share in the traditions of curried veggie samosas, bite-size falafel with tahini sauce, chicken yakitori in yuzu-orange glaze and...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Feast From Around the World
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook street food from around the world in this cooking class. Explore street foods from the far corners of the earth in this exciting feast from around the world cooking class led by a top-rated chef. Start the class by making some delicious carried vegetable samosas and explore Middle Eastern flavors with falafel...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Creative French Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a modern menu that showcases timeless French flavors and techniques. This hands-on cooking class is grounded in the fundamentals of French cuisine with innovative embellishments by the chef. With tips from the instructor, you’ll practice essential methods such as pan roasting salmon, making flavor-infused...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Trouble-Free French Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate the luxe vibes of a first-rate Parisian bistro, one simple dish at a time. Lift your culinary craft to new heights with a cooking class exploring simple French fare. Whether you're pan-roasting salmon in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, assembling French onion soup and vibrant mixed-green salad or baking...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Classical Five-Star French Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook a classic French meal in this cooking class. Elevate your meals by learning some French cooking techniques learned in this classical five-star French dining cooking class. You'll join a five-star chef and cook dishes like pan-roasted salmon with lemon-caper sauce and French onion soup with cheesy...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Dim Sum Dreams - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Handcraft dim sum delicacies with your special someone. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert instructor teaches classic techniques for preparing traditional dim sum favorites. The repetition of folding dumplings encourages you to relax and enjoy chatting with your date. You’ll form wontons and soup dumplings,...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Masterful Chocolate Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Conjure layers of lush flavor in a delicious patisserie classic. Elevate your dessert possibilities with a cooking class that breaks down authentic macarons into bite-size lessons! Every step is explored in depth with hands-on instruction from a top pastry chef. Craft chocolate meringue shells and fill them with dark...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Divine Chocolate Macaron Duo
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enhance classic macarons with decadent chocolate in two indulgent flavor combinations. This in-depth cooking class is a chocolate lovers’ fantasy. An expert instructor walks you through the meticulous process of crafting delicate French macarons, from mixing batter to piping shells. Each element is infused with deep...
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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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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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