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After earning a culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Charles went on to gain what has now accumulated into 20 years of professional culinary experience. For the past eight years, Chef Charles has donned the executive chef title in Washington D.C. He is also an adjunct professor of culinary arts at Montgomery College and volunteers for a nonprofit teaching culinary demonstrations for at-risk kids.

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Rustic Breads

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Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Best Bistro Bites

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Best Bistro Bites

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Delve into the bounty of Spring with French flare thanks to this bistro-inspired menu. Savor a quintessential French menu that embodies Springtime with this private chef meal from Chef Benoit. Classic bistro dishes get a high-end makeover, starting with a sweet and creamy veloutÃ© of peas, topped with St Agur...

Serving the Washington, D.C. area

Next Date: Mon, Feb 9th & other times

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Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: A Feast of Authentic Sushi

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A Feast of Authentic Sushi

$89 each

Private Chef Meal

$89

Enjoy four courses of fresh, authentic sushi, including sashimi and maki rolls. This private chef meal with Chef Made Master is perfect for any sushi lover. Begin with a sashimi platter and a nigiri platter brimming with fresh tuna, salmon and more, before enjoying an array of maki rolls, including favorites...

Serving the Washington, D.C. area

Next Date: Tue, Feb 10th & other times

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Traditional Barbecue Favorites

$59 each

Private Chef Meal

$59

Learn to make authentic barbecue in this fun class. This private chef meal with Chef Tiffany turns your gathering into a summer barbecue feast without you lifting a finger. Relax while she crafts a gourmet BBQ meal featuring grilled meats and seasonal side dishes for your group. Enjoy grilled seasonal...

Serving the Washington, D.C. area

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: A Toast to Washington, D.C.

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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

A Toast to Washington, D.C.

$125

Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

$125

Sip and savor the best bites and beverages as you explore the neighborhood of Georgetown. Elevate your Georgetown food tour with an upgraded drinks package featuring locally crafted kombucha, seasonal cocktails and refreshing local beer. This enhanced experience perfectly pairs history, flavor and signature D.C....

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3.4

5 Reviews

Washington

Next Date: Mon, Feb 9th at 11:00AM & other times

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour: A Taste of Washington, D.C.

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A Taste of Washington, D.C.

$89

Food Tour

$89

Find fantastic gourmet flavor waiting around every corner in the historic heart of the U.S. Explore Washington, D.C.â€™s rich history and vibrant culinary scene on a food tour that blends iconic sights with classic local flavors. Discover how Georgetownâ€™s storied past and evolving tastes come alive through...

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Washington, D.C. Weekend Food Tour: Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

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Weekend Food Tour

Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

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Weekend Food Tour

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Spend some quality weekend time tracking down the best bites in vibrant Washington, D.C. Spend your weekend discovering the flavors and stories that define Georgetown on a weekend food tour combining history, culture and cuisine. Taste classic dishes in timeless settings surrounded by one of D.C.â€™s most...

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Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

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From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

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$145

This fun, competitive and downright delicious class is perfect for bringing culinary crews together. This interactive team building activity promises taste and teamwork in equal measure. Guided by an esteemed Chef Li with over a decadeâ€™s experience, you and your curious culinary crew will get hands-on with the...

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Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Hand in Hand for Maki

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Great for Groups of 12-20

Hand in Hand for Maki

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Team Building Activity

$145

Work together to create authentic maki rolls, learning new techniques in a hands-on setting. Discover a fun and relaxing team building activity through sushi-making. Guided by an expert sushi chef, your group will create high-quality Japanese dishes. Your group lesson includes a spicy yellowfin tuna salad, mixed...

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Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Bonding Over Bourguignon

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Great for Groups of 12-20

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Embrace the collaborative spirit of the traditional French kitchen. This hands-on team building activity unites colleagues while striving toward culinary excellence. With Chef Tiffany to guide you, sharing expertise and encouraging communication and teamwork along the way, youâ€™ll prepare a gourmet menu...

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Online Cooking Class: Serving the Spanish Summer

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Serving the Spanish Summer

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Bring a taste of sun-soaked Spain to your table with this chef-led cooking class Paella is one of the worldâ€™s most-loved dishes and this online cooking class offers the chance to finally master it at home. Sign up and youâ€™ll be guided by a world-class chef, learning the time-honored traditions and...

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

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Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic

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Try your hand at turning out a chic and delicious French favorite dessert. Dazzle your friends with the homemade macarons you'll create in this interactive online cooking class. Chef Stacey provides everything you need to conjure up a collection of salted caramel chocolate macarons with all the charm and flair of a...

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: A Focus on Whole Foods

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A Focus on Whole Foods

$85

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Wholesome, nutritious ingredients are the focus in this menu brimming with freshness and flavor. Explore the exciting, flavorful possibilities of a whole foods diet in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Charles as you discover simple ways to add more vegetables and nutritious ingredients into your meals. First,...

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Thai Street Food Classics

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Thai Street Food Classics

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Create an array of sweet and savory Thai favorites exploding with flavor and texture. This three-course gourmet hands-on cooking class with Chef Charles is a festival of traditional Thai street food dishes that celebrate all the goodness of this popular cuisine. Begin the class by preparing crispy egg rolls filled...

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Classic Flavors of Havana

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Classic Flavors of Havana

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Learn how to prepare an authentic Cuban meal from drinks to dessert completely from scratch. A beautiful blend of culinary traditions merge for a classic Cuban meal you'll create in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Charles. If you haven't experienced the lively flavors of Havana, this is your chance to explore...

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REVIEWS

Chef Charles's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 17 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Charles

Brian

05/19/21

The whole experience was incredible! From the moment we walked into his home, he made us feel welcome and as if we were old friends. We did the Thai class resulting in the best Thai food that I've found in the DC area. Chef Charles a top-notch educator, conversationalist, and chef, and I highly recommend him to anyone interested in an experience like this. I'll definitely be coming back for his other courses.

05/19/21

Jokebed

04/25/21

Chef Charles is THE BEST! I wish I could give 10 stars. He is incredibly gracious and made the whole experience so fun and relaxing! Not to mention the food was amazing and we learned so much. Also the kitchen is beautiful and so organized. You can tell Chef Charles is passionate about cooking and teaching others to cook. We are very grateful for our time with Chef Charles!

04/25/21

Stephanie

04/16/21

Chef Charles was incredible, could not recommend this experience enough! We learned so much and just truly enjoyed spending the time in Chef Charlesâ€™ company. He really knows his stuff and is a joy to spend an evening with

04/16/21

Jason

04/09/21

Easy going guy and knows his stuff. Learned a lot of interesting things. It is unbelievable what you can do with 'whole foods'.

04/09/21

Amit

04/06/21

Going into this experience I had no idea what to expect. Iâ€™ve never used cozy meal before. I have to say this is one of the best dining experiences Iâ€™ve had and Iâ€™ve lived around the DC area for 20 years. Chef Charles home is beautifully finished and very cozy and welcoming. The chef himself is intelligent, entertaining and charming. He instantly made everybody feel welcome in his home. He prepared spring rolls, pad Thai and mango sticky rice. There was abundant opportunity to jump into the cooking process at any point. He took his time and thoroughly explained what he was doing at each step and allowed diners to taste how the flavors changed as he added ingredients. There were people of various experience levels at the dinner and all thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely book again with chef Charles. I should also mention that the food was plentiful. Iâ€™m a very big guy with a large appetite and I was unable to finish my meal! So you will not leave hungry!

04/06/21

Julie

04/02/21

Fantastic experience! Chef Charles was gracious and incredibly knowledgeable about his craft. I canâ€™t recommend this experience enough! We had a blast and will definitely be back!

04/02/21

Shayna

01/30/21

Chef Charles is an AMAZING Chef! We thoroughly enjoyed how he explained each ingredient and the importance of blending sauces to balance the taste. We were prepared to actively participate in the cooking, however watching Chef Charles passionately cook for us was an exhilarating experience. You can appreciate when a person is passionate about cooking when you notice how many spices they have and excitement of using fresh ingredients to put together a delicious meal. We will definitely come back to Chef Charles for another lovely experience and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a pleasurable and extremely tasty meal.

01/30/21

Helene

01/01/21

Our experience with Chef Charles exceeded all expectations. The thai cooking class was a gift for my husband-we like to cook together but beyond being able to follow recipes well enough we don't have much experience with or knowledge of this style of cooking and these flavor profiles. Chef was so organized, knowledgeable, skilled and clean-not to mention warm and pleasant!-and we couldn't have enjoyed the evening more. Amazing food! He let us take the lead on how much preparation we wanted to do versus how much we wanted to watch done, and he offered great stories, anecdotes, and explanation about the ingredients and the techniques. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!

01/01/21

Chef Charles

Rustic Breads

Creative Dumpling Workshop

Crafting Authentic Italian Pasta Dishes

Best Bistro Bites

A Feast of Authentic Sushi

Traditional Barbecue Favorites

A Toast to Washington, D.C.

A Taste of Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

From Tempura to Sushi: Japanese Favorites

Hand in Hand for Maki

Bonding Over Bourguignon

Serving the Spanish Summer

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Making Macaron Magic

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Charles THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

A Focus on Whole Foods

Thai Street Food Classics

Classic Flavors of Havana