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Cooking classes in DC will give you an introduction to the exciting local food scene. These classes offer fun and learning regardless of if you're a beginner or a seasoned chef, there's absolutely something for everyone. Perhaps you want to become an expert at pasta-making or learn to craft French desserts, whichever class you choose, an experienced chef will be there to guide you. Don't miss out on the chance to cook up some delicious memories right here in DC!

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Homemade Pasta and Savory Sauces

$115

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Join Chef Jordan for this cooking class featuring the fun of making two types of gourmet pasta from scratch. You'll start with a fresh seasonal salad filled with vegetables, herbs and a drizzle of tangy vinaigrette. Choose from garganelli with meat sauce or farfalle pasta with vegetable ragú. Your second pasta recipe is either tortellini or agnolotti filled with artisanal cheeses and herbs. You'll impress friends and family with high-quality pasta and sav...

Chef Jordan, Washington, D.C.

21 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 23rd at 1:00PM

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Chile on the Table

$109

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The charming culinary heritage of Chile becomes a home dining menu thanks to this exciting interactive cooking class from Chef Gustavo. He'll share his personal experience with the cuisine as he demonstrates a menu filled with flavorful regional favorites. Create a seafood dish featuring mussels flavored with garlic, goat cheese and white wine, prepare pastel de chocolo, a hearty blend of ground beef, chicken and olives garnished with corn and cheese. For...

Chef Gustavo, Washington

28 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 23rd at 6:00PM

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Asian Favorites Go Vegetarian

$119

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Discover how to use fresh ingredients to create Asian vegetarian favorites in this interactive cooking class. Chef Greg shares expert tips while teaching you to prepare four Asian recipes from scratch. Start with a fresh Thai-scented cucumber avocado soup. Next, you'll prepare crispy spring rolls and seared mushroom teriyaki with a zesty carrot and ginger purée. Dessert is sweet and refreshing mango sticky rice with coconut caramel and mango confit. MENUT...

Chef Greg, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

5 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 23rd at 7:00PM

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Make Nigiri and More Japanese Specialties

$115

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indulge your love of Southeast Asian cuisine with cooking classes focused on the art of Japanese specialties. Chef Justin shares tips for preparing, cutting, rolling and topping a variety of nigiri and sushi rolls. Start with a cucumber roll with avocado, tuna and ginger. Next is a shrimp summer roll prepared with rice paper, avocado and carrots. Then, prepare sake nigiri with salmon and rice vinegar and scallop nigiri with rice vinegar. End with creamy st...

Chef Justin, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

6 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 23rd at 8:00PM

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Advanced Sushi Preparation

$119

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If you're ready to take on more advanced sushi preparation, this is a cooking class you won't want to miss. Chef Made Master shares tips on different types of sushi as well as expert techniques for slicing, wrapping and rolling innovative plates of sushi. You'll prepare sushi made with salmon, tuna and teriyaki using techniques such as the sunflower roll, California roll and rainbow roll. Create a colorful sashimi salad to accompany these perfect rolls of...

Chef Made Master, Travels to guests within DC area

15 reviews

Next date: Tue, Nov 26th at 6:00PM

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Make a Decadent Surf and Turf Dinner

$115

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Enjoy the best of land and sea in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Darnell where you'll be guided from preparation to plating this magnificent feast. You will soak up tricks of the trade from a true professional on your way to savoring this elegant meal. Warm up your palate with a creamy and silky lobster bisque before moving on to the main event. Expertly broiled lobster tail will be the perfect accompaniment to a juicy grilled tenderloin of lamb,...

Chef Darnell, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

3 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 30th at 6:00PM

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European Cooking for Kids

$85

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This cooking class makes it possible for your kids to travel to Europe without ever leaving home. Under the guidance of Chef Tiffany, your kids will learn how to cook up traditional French and Italian cuisine. A classically trained chef and a gifted teacher, Chef Tiffany knows how to work with kids and make sure they have a fun and successful time cooking. She is always clear and concise, with a natural ability to delegate directions easily to little chefs...

Chef Tiffany, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

11 reviews

Next date: Sun, Dec 1st at 12:00PM

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Upscale Seafood Dishes in Your Kitchen

$129

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Chef Bobby shares expert tips and culinary techniques in this fun cooking class for creating a sophisticated four-course seafood menu. You'll start with a citrus and watercress salad topped with grapefruit or oranges and Champagne vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn how to perfectly sear scallops, braise French lentils with Syrah wine and pan roast rockfish with truffle barley and bitter greens. Dessert is a medley of seasonal berries topped with a sweet and f...

Chef Bobby, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

2 reviews

Next date: Thu, Dec 5th at 6:00PM

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Creole Classics on the Bayou

$105

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Thanks to a diverse blend of cultures each adding their personal touch, Creole cuisine is all about variety.Exotic flavors and elegance meld together with soul-warming comfort foods in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Shelley. You'll start with savory Cajun blackened salmon over a Creole succotash. Next, you will learn how to prepare a dark roux for gumbo with andouille sausage, chicken and okra. You'll finish with an old fashioned banana pudding and...

Chef Shelley, Washington, D.C. - Northeast Washington

11 reviews

Next date: Thu, Dec 12th at 6:00PM

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Make Homemade Surf and Turf Sushi

$115

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Join Chef Justin for fun and interactive cooking classes with a focus on the art of sushi. Learn how to prepare an authentic menu filled with flavor, texture and traditional techniques. Start with a seaweed salad marinated with ginger, mirin and sesame. The main course is a surf and turf roll filled with poached lobster, seared beef, cucumber and scallions. Next up is a spicy shrimp roll with rice and spicy mayonnaise. For dessert, enjoy sweet matcha ice c...

Chef Justin, Travels to guests within Washington, D.C. area

6 reviews

Next date: Sat, Nov 23rd at 8:00PM

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Simple Sushi Rolls at Home

$109

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In this interactive cooking class designed for beginners, Chef Jordan will teach you easy ways to cook rice and prepare vegetables to make your own sushi at home. Learn how to balance the delicate flavors of each bite as you explore the art of sushi-making from rice to roll. Using traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients, you will craft a selection of restaurant-worthy rolls while practicing skills from battering and frying tempura to creating spicy...

Chef Jordan, Washington, D.C.

21 reviews

Next date: Sun, Nov 24th at 1:00PM

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Iconic Spain and Portugal Cuisine

$115

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Discover the exciting flavors of Iberia in this cooking class with Chef Gustavo. You'll explore the countries of Spain and Portugal across three authentic courses using high-quality ingredients distinctive of the region. First, you'll prepare gambas al ajillo diablo with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, white wine and hot dry peppers. Next, you'll make a traditional paella Valenciana using pork, chicken, green beans, rice, alubia beans, paprika and saffron. F...

Chef Gustavo, Washington

28 reviews

Next date: Tue, Nov 26th at 6:00PM

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