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Chef Paula
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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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Pastel Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Seasonal Macarons Celebrate the fun flavors of summer in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make flawless macarons from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Discover new skills to elevate your sandwich cookies such as macaronage, sifting dry ingredients and whipping rich buttercream filling....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 9:00AM & other times
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Quality Dining - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a five-star feast with your special person. Turn up the heat in this date night cooking class where bold flavors and fresh ingredients set the mood. You and your plus-one will sear, roast and whisk your way through a menu that balances fiery, herbaceous and sweet notes. From preparing a delectable chile-crusted...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 4:00PM & other times
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Timeless Italian Food Made Fresh

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a beautiful Italian American spread with four classic comfort dishes. This cooking class in North Bethesda is your chance to discover a fresh take on Italian classics in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll prepare polpette al forno, then fill and roll homemade manicotti with a rich three-cheese and spinach mixture,...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 1:00PM
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Cook an Effortless Coastal Summer Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how seasonal ingredients create an extraordinary coastal summer feast. This cooking class in North Bethesda is your chance to celebrate bright seasonal flavors in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll cook cedar plank salmon topped with a rich blackberry sauce, then put together a golden beet and haricot vert salad...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 7:00PM
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Kids Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Baking Fun All Week

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a five-day cooking series that makes learning in the kitchen fun. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda invites young bakers to spend five fun-filled days building real kitchen skills. Guided by Chef Paula or a professional chef instructor, kids will learn how to measure...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Jul 27th at 10:00AM & other times
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Timeless Southern Cooking Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a beautiful Southern spread with five classic comfort food dishes. This cooking class in North Bethesda is your chance to explore classic Southern comfort food hands-on. You'll grill chicken thighs and pair them with a tangy Alabama white sauce, then prepare creamy three-cheese mac and cheese and slow-cooked...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Jul 27th at 7:00PM
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Find Your Flavor in the French Quarter

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let bold New Orleans flavors inspire your kitchen creativity. Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in Washington D.C.. Join Chef Paula or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook red...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Tue, Jul 28th at 7:00PM
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Sushi Roll Romance - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make Japanese sushi rolls with your date. Dive into the fresh flavors of hand-rolled sushi in this romantic cooking class. Master new skills in the kitchen like rolling sushi and cooking sushi rice under the instruction of a five-star chef. Prepare three different rolls, including a crispy shrimp tempura...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Thu, Jul 30th at 7:00PM
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Sun-Soaked Tuscan - Date Night

$99
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Craft a magical Italian feast with your favorite person. Channel the warmth of a summer night in Tuscany with your special someone during this hands-on, flavor-packed cooking class. Guided by a top-rated chef, you’ll learn how to marinate chicken with a bright rosemary-lemon blend, hand-roll soft, pillowy...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Fri, Jul 31st at 7:00PM
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Timeless Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Assemble a stunning Latin American spread with plantain chips and tequila lime sorbet. Explore bold Latin American flavors in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. You'll prepare Peruvian-spiced grilled chicken, cook poblano rice and make a grilled shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips. You'll also...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 1:00PM
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Kids Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Build Skills Cook Together

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your child a week of hands-on learning through cooking in this cooking series. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda gives kids five days of creative, skill-building fun in the kitchen. Guided by Chef Paula or a professional chef instructor, young cooks will explore breakfast...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Aug 3rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Kids Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Young Chefs Global Edition

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Sign your kid up for a hands-on cooking series that explores global flavors. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda takes young chefs on a five-day journey through global flavors. Guided by Chef Paula or a chef instructor, kids will explore dishes inspired by Mexico, Asia, Italy, France...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Aug 10th at 1:00PM
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Teens Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: From Home Cook to Teen Chef

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Enroll your teen in a cooking series that develops precision and confidence. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in North Bethesda gives teens five focused days to master the core techniques behind great cooking. Guided by Chef Paula or a professional chef instructor, students will work on mother...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
Next Date: Mon, Aug 17th at 4:00PM
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Paula

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Great for Groups of 12-16

Culinary Mastery - North Bethesda

$110
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$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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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paula THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Steak For Two - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Steakhouse Fare Skip the stuffy steakhouse and impress your date with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create savory steakhouse cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Cook through a multi-course menu for two including an appetizer, entree and dessert. Master new skills in the kitchen...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Romance in Paris - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
French Fare For Two Whisk your partner away to France with this immersive cooking class experience. Learn to cook restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master hands-on French culinary techniques such as sauteeing, julienning vegetables and deglazing pans while having...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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French Bistro Dining - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
French Menu For Two Bring the romance of a cozy French bistro to your next date night with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create authentic French dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while having a blast with your date. Enjoy a multi-course menu...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Paula THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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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
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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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
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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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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4.4
50 Reviews
North Bethesda
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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Paula or Resident Chef
Ana G.
03/27/2026
Veggie meal with chef Patrick (not Paula). a great experience. only feedback is trying to use less plastic (small containers for ingredients and spoons for tasting).
Stacy S.
03/22/2026
This was a knife skills class so we did not cook anything. We learned to cut using a big knife.
Brian I.
03/21/2026
Chef Jess was great. She was knowledgeable, fun, and a great teacher.
Mauree H.
01/05/2026
My husband and I both enjoyed our cooking class experience with Chef Patrick and team. The location where it was held was great and the kitchen/room was set up perfectly for hands-on participation by everyone (about 16 participants). We were pleasantly surprised how much easier it was (than we thought it would be) to prepare Beef Wellington. Sides were simple, but paired nicely with Beef Wellington - the complete meal was delicious.
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