Washington, D.C.
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef

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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
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In 2004, Chef Paula followed her passion for food at L’Academie de Cuisine, graduating at the top of her class in 2005. Beginning as a Sous Chef in the Executive Dining Room at the Washington Post, Chef Paula went on to spend a decade crafting regional recipes before advancing to Executive Chef. After a brief hiatus, her love for food drew her back to teaching, where she now shares her enthusiasm for cooking with each of her students.
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Culinary Mastery

$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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4.4
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North Bethesda
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paula or Resident Chef THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Bagels for Beginners 6 slide
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Bagels for Beginners

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bagels are easy to love and not as hard to make as you might think. Bagels are not something that most bakers take on at home, but this cooking class will inspire you to take the challenge. Everyone loves bagels, so wouldn't it be great to have that yeasty goodness right at your fingertips? You've probably made your...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Not Your Average Macarons 6 slide
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Not Your Average Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create macarons that are as delicious as they are beautiful. This cooking class will explore the art of the macaron. Few desserts are more visually appealing than the pastel-colored macaron which features an egg-white and sugar-based cookie filled with either jam, jelly or buttercream. Learn the proper technique for...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: From Croissants to Eclairs 6 slide
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From Croissants to Eclairs

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the wonderfully diverse world of Parisian pastries and start your own patisserie at home. If you'd like to try making your own pastries, a cooking class is the best way to start. It's time to explore the diverse world of Parisian pastry. Pastry is an entirely different level of home baking, so starting with...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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GIFT AN EXPERIENCE OR COOKWARE!
Perfect for any occasion
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5-STAR REVIEWS
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Paula or Resident Chef THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics 2 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics 3 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics 4 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics 5 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Comforting Classics 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 12-16

Comforting Classics

$105
Team Building Activity
$105
Gather your team for a fun team building cooking class to improve their culinary skills. Bond with your team outside the office during this hands-on team-building cooking class. Led by a chef instructor, you'll learn essential culinary skills while improving communication and collaboration. Master techniques and...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics 2 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics 3 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics 4 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics 5 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Homemade Culinary Classics 6 slide
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Homemade Culinary Classics

$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Enjoy a team building activity in creating a hearty home-cooked meal with your crew. Gather your team for an immersive cooking class led by an expert chef. Your team will learn essential culinary techniques and guide you through a curated menu of classic comfort foods. As you work through each dish, sharpen...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections 2 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections 3 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections 4 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections 5 slide Washington, D.C. Team Building Activity: Steakhouse Selections 6 slide
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Steakhouse Selections

$125
Team Building Activity
$125
You'll have no reservations about crafting a stunning steak menu with all the trimmings. Upscale restaurant specialties become part of your home menu with this interactive cooking class. Learn how simple it is to bring steakhouse style to your own table. You'll work with a skilled chef instructor as you learn to...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

4.4 / 5

Based on 39 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Paula or Resident Chef

Kristen H.

Kristen

03/23/25
Really enjoyed the class and learned lots of new skills to practice.
03/23/25
Carol B.

Carol

02/08/25
Egg yolk ravioli too challenging and wasteful of many eggs Bolognese sauce was good, papperdelle ok, neither really special though. Would be better as well if each couple had their own station of ingredients rather than sharing these and tools back and forth with another couple
02/08/25
Geneive A.

Geneive

01/26/25
The entire experience was false advertising. First of all, the person leading the class was not Chef Paul or a chef at all. When selecting a class, I based my decision largely on the chef. Second, the lesson was totally rushed. Some parts of the meal were already prepared beforehand. We were so rushed we could not even learn along the way -- or hear the instructor -- how we were preparing the meal. We were told to take the instructions home and read them later. As a result, the "class" was 1.5 hours, not two hours as advertised, with an 8-minute break so the potatoes could cook. I could have stayed at home and read from a cookbook and had the same experience. For $100 per person, it came up short and I would like a refund.
01/26/25
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