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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Southern Staples: Fried Chicken and Biscuits
$89
Cooking Class
$89
It's a Southern feast featuring crispy buttermilk fried chicken and flaky biscuits. Step into the kitchen for a hands-on Southern cooking class. Sip on sweet tea as you discover how to prepare perfectly crispy buttermilk fried chicken and braised greens with bacon. Expand your baking skills as you master the art of...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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A Feast From the South
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of golden, crispy and absolutely delicious fried chicken. Stop shelling out at your local fast food joint and learn to fry your favorite Southern staple at home with help from this dedicated cooking class. Learn to prepare classic buttermilk fried chicken and serve it alongside delicious braised green...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Roast Your Way to Flavor Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master roasting techniques to create juicy pork chops, crispy potatoes and a decadent strawberry dessert. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll unlock the magic of roasting to deepen flavors and improve textures. Start with succulent, juicy pork chops topped with fresh pesto and the best rosemary potatoes...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Home Style Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Donuts from scratch. Learn to fry the perfect donut in this hands-on cooking class. Master new skills such as making a homemade donut batter, shaping it into rings and frying the doughnuts to perfection. Learn to make sweet glazes and flavorful icings from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Traditional Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn essential techniques for donut making. During this cooking class, you'll take it back to basics and learn how to make classic donuts. A seasoned chef will take you through the steps of creating fluffy donuts in three varieties. You'll learn how to make your batter, fry and glaze your donuts. This class will...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Biscuits
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Indulge in Southern comfort food at its finest. Sip on sweet tea as you dive into the heart of Southern cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the secrets to creating crispy, juicy buttermilk fried chicken, complemented by savory braised bitter greens with crispy bacon lardons. Master essential baking...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Bangkok Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master iconic Thai dishes with this fun culinary experience designed for couples. In this date night cooking class, you'll work with your partner to prepare iconic Thai cuisine. Led by a world-class chef, you'll create a savory pad Thai with stir-fried rice noodles, crisp julienne veggies and a sweet tamarind sauce....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Explore Thai Flavors Together - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience flavors of Thailand with Pad Thai, coconut shrimp curry and a sweet dessert. Experience the art of Thai cooking from start to finish with this fun and romantic cooking class. Prepare one of Thailand's most traditional dishes with a 5-star chef, who will guide you with expert methods behind making Pad Thai,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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World of Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gives a whole new meaning to scratch-made, small batch donuts. Skip the early morning run to the bakery by making your favorite sweet breakfast treat by hand in this chef-led cooking class. Whip up the perfect yeast dough then fry, fill and glaze your donuts in a variety of shapes and flavors from sprinkles to maple...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Classic Hawaiian Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare an exotic four-course Hawaiian menu that's perfect for al fresco entertaining. Take a bite out of paradise with hands-on Hawaiian cooking classes. Guided by a world-class chef, your tropical menu begins with a smoky-sweet grilled pineapple salad and Spam musubi, a type of sushi that’s a traditional...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Authentic Hawaiian Recipes for a Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover Hawaiian cuisine and create dishes like spam musubi and kalua pork sliders. Bring Hawaii to your home with this creative cooking class. Led by a top-rated chef, you will make unique dishes that will leave you wanting more, using techniques and in-depth methods to prepare grilled pineapple salad, kalua pork...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Iconic Thai Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience a unique date night as you prepare an iconic Thai menu. Explore the fragrant dishes of Southeast Asian cuisine with your partner in this date-night cooking class. Together you'll master your favorite Thai dishes including a rich and aromatic panang coconut curry with shrimp served with fragrant steamed...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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