Beginner Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

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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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Spectacular Paris - Date Night

$99
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$99
French-inspired date night cooking. Make your next date night a Parisian affair with a cooking class for two. Nothing says "I love you" quite like working through a French-inspired menu full of classics. With your chef guide, you'll learn how to sear scallops until the coveted golden crust is achieved and pair them...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.8
62 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Fri, May 30th at 4:00PM
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Parisian Menu - Date Night

$99
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$99
Create the perfect Parisian ambiance in your home kitchen. Master the art of French elegance in this cooking class. You and your significant other will join a gourmet chef who shares the tips and tricks of the trade. Learn how to perfectly sear scallops and prepare a tangy beurre blanc sauce. Practice layering...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Fri, May 30th at 7:00PM
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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
4.8
30 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 9:00AM
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Flaky Delights: Croissants and Morning Buns

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how homemade croissant dough is used to create sweet and savory French pastries. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll master the art of making flaky, buttery pastries, perfecting both savory and sweet options. Learn how to craft laminated dough from scratch, then create two iconic French treats: savory...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.8
62 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 9:00AM
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Croissants With a Difference

$89
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$89
See your favorite pastry in a new light with novel sweet and savory recipes. A cooking class dedicated to croissants is sure to delight anyone with a weakness for perfect pastry. Once you've learned to make classic croissant dough, you'll have the chance to compare both sweet and savory fillings. Ham and cheese is...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 9:00AM
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Traditional Donuts

$89
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$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
4.8
30 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 10:00AM & other times
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Expert Knife Skills

$59
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$59
Gain confidence and precision with a knife so you can chop like the pros. Set yourself up for years of culinary success by nailing the foundations with this chef-led cooking class. Utilize a chef's most prized possession, a chefs knife, to safely and expertly create uniform cuts from the rough chop to the brunoise and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 1:00PM
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Culinary Knife Skills for Beginners

$59
Cooking Class
$59
Improve your culinary knife skills through this fun cooking session. To create delectable dishes, you need to have fundamental skills that are needed in almost all cuisines and in this cooking class you can learn basic culinary knife skills. In this hands-on class, an expert chef with years of experience in teaching...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
4.8
62 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 1:00PM
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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
4.8
30 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Home Style Donuts

$89
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$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
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 10:00AM & other times
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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
4.8
62 Reviews
Arlington (Pentagon City)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 10:00AM & other times
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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
4.8
30 Reviews
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM
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