Special Occasion Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.
Make your next special occasion exciting with a cooking class in Washington, D.C. Esteemed chefs know how to make your important day extra special. Learn how to prepare an award-worthy dish that will tickle your taste buds. As palates are pleased with spices and everything nice, you'll go home with new culinary skills and a lifetime of memories to cherish. Book your special occasion cooking class in Washington, D.C. and you'll be glad you did.
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Good Luck Lunar New Year Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the traditions of Lunar New Year while mastering classic techniques. This immersive cooking class starts the year right with recipes to signify health, wealth and happiness. As you explore these lucky traditions, you’ll learn fundamental skills from an expert instructor. Seal savory dumplings with...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Macarons With a Twist Citrus Edition
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Reimagine classic French macarons with vibrant citrus flavors. Join this cooking class where you will learn to make chocolate orange macarons alongside key lime pie macarons featuring creamy coconut buttercream. Discover how to perfect your macaron technique from mixing batter to achieving that signature foot. Enhance...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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French Treats With a Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse the flavors of the tropics into a trio of macarons. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class is a wonderful way to learn new recipes and culinary techniques. Begin by whisking, mixing and piping dough into perfectly shaped shells. Learn how to combine ingredients into three delicious flavors, including...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Dreamy Citrus Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft perfect tangy macarons! Delight in the zesty sweetness of citrus macarons in this hands-on cooking class. With expert guidance, you’ll craft two variations of flavor: first, chocolate orange macarons with rich ganache and next, key lime pie macarons with coconut buttercream and toasted coconut. Master...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Valentine's
Love in Every Macaron Bite
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the delicate art of crafting irresistible macarons with a hands-on experience. Learn to create macarons that are perfect for gifting or special celebrations in this cooking class. Macarons make wonderful presents, and you’ll be equipped to impress with your homemade creations. This class covers essential...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Valentine's
Macaron Mystery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the fun of crafting sweet macarons for your Valentine! In this fun cooking class, you’ll learn to make two irresistible macaron varieties with the guidance of a chef instructor. Start with delicate chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons filled with luxurious and silky ganache, then craft sea salt caramel...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Valentine's
Heart-Felt Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring your favorite French pastries to your home kitchen. Add new skills to your baking resume in this cooking class. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share tips for preparing adorable macarons. After mixing and shaping an almond-based dough, you'll form perfectly round and heart-shaped shells. Two flavors include...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Delicious Lunar New Year Meal
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make a gourmet meal to celebrate the new year in this cooking class. Ring in the Luna New Year with this delicious Luna New Year cooking class led by a master chef. In this class, you'll prepare chicken and chive dumplings and celebrate long life by cooking stir-fried noodles and vegetables. Use the wok to fry green...
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Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Decadent New Year - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get the new year off to a deliciously romantic start. Kiss 2024 goodbye in gourmet style with this date night cooking class as your New Year's Eve party plans. You expert host has planned an exceptional lesson in upscale food craft, with dynamite dishes like steak au poivre, truffle pommes puree and dark chocolate...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Lunar New Year Selections
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make the beginning of your next phase a delicious step forward. A new year unfolds around the dinner table with a cooking class celebrating Lunar New Year in style. Join your expert chef instructor for a festive session that brings to life the methods for making chicken dumplings, vegetable stir-fry with handmade...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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NYE Celebration - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy an intimate culinary affair for New Year's Eve! Revel in the romance of this festive cooking class, specially curated for your New Year's Eve celebration. Work alongside an esteemed chef as you prepare a gourmet feast with fresh ingredients and luxuriously rich sauces and sides. Elevate your techniques together...
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Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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New Year’s Culinary - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ring in the New Year with flavor and romance Celebrating New Year's Eve with a chef-led cooking class offers the perfect opportunity for a romantic date night. Couples can learn to prepare exquisite dishes like steak au poivre with flamed brandy and mustard sauce, alongside truffled pommes purée. The experience is...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Washington, D.C.
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.