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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The Secrets of Sauce
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of Nonna's recipe book and learn the art of Italian saucemanship. If you like Italian food, you're sure to love this cooking class. In it, you'll learn how to make some of the sauces that are so instrumental to the country's favorite cuisines. Think shrimp fra diavolo with linguine, a Caprese salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Hand Crafted Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Put A Feather In Your Hat By Cooking Pasta From Scratch Signing up for this cooking class means you're leveraging an opportunity to fall in love with making Pasta with your hands and getting rid of all pre-packaged options afterward! Our chef and instructor will be by your side, showing you how to make the perfect...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Coastal Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Led by expert chefs, you'll explore the traditional flavors of Italy's coastline. With this hands-on cooking class, you'll immerse in the simplicity of Italian cuisine with an exquisite four-course menu. Begin with a Caprese salad dressed with fragrant pesto vinaigrette. Turn up the heat with shrimp fra diavolo tossed...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Master the Art of Hand-Crafted Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make restaurant-quality pasta. You’ll have fun in this hands-on cooking class which will teach you the skills to create perfect homemade pasta. Leave the store-bought pasta at home and let the expert chef guide you through making filled tortellini and pappardelle. Fresh pasta is easy to make when...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Mother's Day
Hand Crafted Pasta Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of making homemade pasta. Nothing beats a bowl of fresh steaming pasta and with a hand-crafted pasta cooking class, you'll soon be able to serve your own homemade pasta. The top-rated chef will guide you through the process of making pasta, from preparing the dough, rolling it and cooking it. Learn how...
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Verified Chef
Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Home Cooking, Havana Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a trip to Cuba without stepping foot off US soil with this dedicated class. If your palate pines for the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, this Cuban cooking class is sure to satisfy. Grill pork and enjoy it with lime marinated onions, tuck into tostones with a piquant mango-avocado salsa and savor some classic...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Cuban Dishes Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master classic Cuban flavors with this four-course menu you can prepare in advance. Unlock the flavors of Cuba in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare an unforgettable meal. Start with succulent grilled pork— perfect for serving fresh or turning into a mouthwatering Cuban sandwich the next...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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French Bistro Fare: No Passport Required
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore elegant French cuisine with traditional recipes like onion soup in this hands-on culinary class. Indulge in the elegance of French cuisine with this hands-on cooking class. Begin with French onion soup, perfect for any occasion. Then, a seared marinated herb steak topped with a pungent Roquefort compound...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Favorite French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a French string to your culinary bow with this exciting culinary course. This cooking classes takes a deep dive into the flavors of France, and it all starts with a classic: French onion soup. Following that comes a frisГ©e salad with warm goat cheese and Champagne-shallot vinaigrette. You'll then enjoy a...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Beyond Cuban Sandwiches
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Taught by gourmet chefs, you'll prepare a four-course Cuban menu that'll make the weekly rotation. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the bold flavors of Cuba. Begin by grilling succulent pork, perfect for serving right away or transforming into mouth watering Cuban sandwiches the next day. Then, fry...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Buttery Croissants and Flaky French Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
With guidance from expert bakers, you'll master the technique for buttery croissants and flaky pastry. Unleash your inner baker in this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll master the techniques for perfectly flaky, buttery pastries. Learn to create laminated dough from scratch, then transform it into two iconic...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Elegant French Dining: Master the Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the classic elegance of French cuisine with this traditional four-course menu. Immerse yourself in traditional French cooking with this hands-on cooking class. Master the iconic French onion soup, then move on to a perfectly marinated steak topped with rich Roquefort butter. Then, craft a frisГ©e salad...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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