Beginner Cooking Classes in DC
Feeling the itch to cook but need to learn a few techniques? Beginner cooking classes in DC are designed for those who seek the knowledge to create an unbelievable dish but just do not know where to start. From basic knife skills to discovering various spices, your chef instructor is ready to give you the information you need to succeed. Each class will leave new chefs with the skills to make a dish full of flavor and precision.
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Make a Classic Layered Cake
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence decorating elegant cakes from start to finish. Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in North Bethesda. You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to finish....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Master Delicious Mexican Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook simple Mexican desserts in this cooking class while learning baking and frying techniques. Explore traditional Mexican baking in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll prepare concha dough, assemble chocoflan and fry churros with warm chocolate...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Parisian Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$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. Prepare silky whipped...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Bake Chic French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create signature French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Create refined French macarons in this hands-on cooking class in Alexandria. Learn how to make peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons from start to finish. Chef Jailyn or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Craft Elegant French Macarons for Mother’s Day
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create bakery-style French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Make sophisticated French macarons in this fun cooking class in Arlington. Guided by Chef Scott or a resident chef, you’ll craft peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons with attention to detail and...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Design a Stunning Celebration Cake
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create impressive layered cakes from scratch. Build confidence with classic pastry techniques in this interactive cooking class in Alexandria. With guidance from Chef Jailyn or a resident chef, you’ll prepare genoise cake, whip Swiss meringue buttercream and assemble a layered cake with raspberry curd....
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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Build a Beautiful Buttercream Cake
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create party-ready layered cakes from scratch. Learn the fundamentals of cake decorating in this hands-on cooking class in Arlington. You’ll work with vanilla genoise cake, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd to build, fill and frost a layered cake from start to finish. Chef Scott or...
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Chef Scott or Resident Chef
Arlington (Pentagon City)
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Learn Authentic French Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence mastering refined French classics. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in North Bethesda. Guided by Chef Paula or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes....
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Make Classic Artisan Pizzas
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a traditional pizza menu in this cooking class while practicing dough handling and baking basics. Make a variety of pizza styles in this hands-on cooking class in McLean. Learn how to prepare perfect pizza dough, then use it to create carbonara-style pizza, a fennel, sausage and Kalamata olive calzone and a...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Elegant Macarons For Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Serve these decadent and flavor-filled macarons to your mom, made with love Make full advantage of our special cooking class where you'll craft macarons from scratch and learn the nuances of making them picture and taste-perfect. Led by a professional instructor and chef, you'll be working on Chocolate Crème...
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Chef Paula or Resident Chef
North Bethesda
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Authentic French Kitchen Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal French dishes in this cooking class while learning pastry and pan-roasting techniques. Prepare a refined French meal in this interactive cooking class in McLean. With guidance from Chef Charles or a resident chef, you’ll bake a savory tomato and goat cheese galette, cook salmon with Dijon crust...
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Chef Charles or Resident Chef
McLean
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Parisian Luxury - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in the elegance and charm of gourmet French cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, a world-class chef teaches you and your date fine dining techniques from traditional French cuisine. You’ll learn how to sear scallops with finesse and develop a luxurious beurre blanc sauce. Prepare smooth whipped...
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Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
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