Washington, D.C.
4.4
(39 reviews)

Chef Paula or Resident Chef

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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
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39 Reviews
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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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Delight 6 slide
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Fresh Pasta Delight

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make pasta from scratch and pair it with delicious homemade sauces. Dive into the art of handmade pasta with this cooking class. Discover the secrets to perfect pasta, from rolling dough to cutting it into various shapes. A chef instructor will guide you through pairing pasta with homemade sauces, featuring...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Festive Bake Workshop 6 slide
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Festive Bake Workshop

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your holiday menu with festive bakes and classic flavors in this cooking class. Prepare to enhance your holiday menu in this cooking class focused on irresistible festive bakes. Create fall flavors with mini cakes infused with aromatic cardamom, and master golden, buttery rolls, a timeless addition to any...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Perfect Croissant Secrets 6 slide
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Perfect Croissant Secrets

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master croissant-making with savory fillings and classic pain au chocolat in this class. Embark on a delightful croissant-making adventure in this cooking class. Learn to craft two types of croissants from scratch in a three-hour, immersive experience. A chef instructor will guide you through creating flaky, buttery...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
39 Reviews
North Bethesda
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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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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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Great for Groups of 12-16

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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REVIEWS

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