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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Southern France Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a cozy French meal that’s comforting enough for a weeknight and elegant for entertaining. Master classic dishes from Southern France in this hands-on cooking class. Led by expert chefs, you’ll prepare an elegant four-course menu with flavors from the Loire Valley including pan-roasted chicken with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Father's Day
Al Fresco Italian Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a perfect al fresco Italian dinner with grilled chicken, fresh salads and sorbet. Bring your culinary skills to the next level in this Italian cooking class, where you will be guided by a five-star chef in preparing a delicious menu. Gain first-hand insights on perfecting your grilling skills as you prepare...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Italian Summer Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Guided by an expert chef, you'll prepare the ultimate Italian menu for summer. Fire up the grill and embrace the fresh flavors of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare grilled chicken diavola, a spicy and aromatic dish with perfectly charred skin. Then, grill asparagus with capers and lemon,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Father's Day
Sushi Crafting
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let your creativity flow as you create exceptionally fresh sushi. Discover what it takes to craft stunning sushi rolls in this sushi making cooking class. A chef will teach you how to properly cook and season your rice, you'll also learn the techniques of rolling and slicing with finesse. Then, unleash your creativity...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Picture-Perfect French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect your macaron skills with expert guidance and irresistible flavors like blueberry cheesecake. Become a macaron expert in this cooking class. You will learn from an esteemed chef, baking techniques and the trick behind making the perfect crisp shell with a chewy interior. Prepare some of the most unique...
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Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Father's Day
The Italian Grill
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from an expert chef how to prepare an Italian feast on the grill. Take your grilling skills to the next level with an Italian-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Master grilled chicken diavola, perfectly spiced and smoky. Then, char tender asparagus with capers and lemon, bringing out deep flavors....
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Father's Day
Handmade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Italian Pasta. Discover the art of pasta making in this exciting hands-on cooking class. Learn the ins and outs of making authentic fresh pasta from a top-notch professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as mixing pasta dough, rolling and cutting noodles and sauteeing fresh sauces. Cook through a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Father's Day
French Macaron Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the timeless French baking techniques to create elegant, melt-in-your-mouth macaron pastries. Master traditional macaron-making techniques and bake patisserie-worthy French pastries with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the delicate art of preparing gluten-free macarons, with their crisp shells and creamy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Authentic Italian Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join and create a romantic Italian dinner with steak tagliata, homemade pasta and panna cotta. Set the date night mood with this romantic cooking class, where you and your partner will discover the beauty of Italy through this menu. You’ll be guided by a top-rated chef and learn authentic recipes such as steak...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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French Pastries: Elegant Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master traditional pastry techniques and craft two delicious flavors of French macarons. Master the delicate French pastries made famous at LadurГ©e with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the delicate art of crafting gluten-free macarons in two decadent flavors: vanilla bean with mocha buttercream and blueberry...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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The Magic of Fresh Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Effortlessly whip up fresh pasta whenever the craving hits. Fresh pasta can seem intimidating and time-consuming, but after this immersive cooking class, it just might be part of your weekly rotation. Learn from a chef instructor how to develop the dough structure, then practice kneading, rolling and cutting various...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Trattoria-Style Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your partner for a fun date night as you prepare a delicious Italian meal. Indulge in the rustic elegance of Italian cuisine with this date night cooking class. Together, you'll prepare steak tagliata, perfectly seared and served with peppery arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese. Then, master the art of...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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