Cooking Class: Passed-Down Mediterranean Traditions
Explore the flavors of the coast in this immersive cooking class with Chef Washington.
Class begins by blending chickpeas, garlic, tahini and olive oil for a creamy Mediterranean hummus. Next, learn how to bake a flaky tilapia flavored with lemon and garlic made juicy with butter and extra virgin olive oil. Chop bell peppers, carrots and zucchini and slow roast them for a turmeric couscous pilaf to serve as a side. Roast chicken thighs until golden and tender, served with tahini and yogurt for a vibrant roasted chicken shawarma. Finish the meal on a sweet note with pears poached in red wine, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Mediterranean Hummus
With chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil and olives
Baked Tilapia With Lemon & Garlic
With tilapia, parsley, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic, all-purpose flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper
Slow-Roasted Turmeric Vegetables With Couscous Pilaf
With red onion, red bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, couscous and garlic
Roasted Chicken Shawarma
With chicken thighs, lemon, olive oil, mint, garlic, tahini, yogurt, lettuce, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and smoked paprika
Red Wine Poached Pears
With oranges, red wine, honey, cinnamon and cardamom
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsHealthy, Beginner, Fun, Spanish, Mediterranean, Adult
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Kathleen
19 Apr 2025
So fun learning how to make sushi and enjoy great conversation along the way!
Julie
11 Apr 2025
The food was delicious! Especially enjoyed the breakfast taco. Chef Washington was very professional and explained all the taco that were being prepared. He made the class so fun. I would definitely attend another class.
Nkiru
27 Mar 2025
It was a lovely gift to purchase for my partner to celebrate valentines. Chef was a nice, likeable person. Only thing that raised an eyebrow - we were expecting super fresh ingredients given the cost of the class but some of the veggies were going bad frozen bagged seafood was used and canned preserved condiments like garlic. Expected something but more elected than what we got. Chef also was a bit out of it that day so we didn’t really get a lot of background context about the food, prep style, culture etc - just an assignment of tasks. Food came out good though; the flan was great!
Event location: Seattle
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
With years of culinary experience in hotels and restaurants, Chef Washington brings passion and joy to the home kitchen. He's ready to share his teaching skills, vast knowledge and love of culture and cuisine with home chefs of all ages and skill levels. From gourmet meals and special occasion menus to weeknight dinners and casual get-togethers, you'll learn how to implement his expert techniques into your own kitchen. Book cooking classes today for a unique and engaging culinary experience.Â
