Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

Coastal flavors are just a bite away in this exciting hands-on cooking class from Chef Adrian. He'll get you in the spirit with a kitchen session where sweet seafood and tangy citrus lead the menu. Begin by creating your own homemade tortillas from scratch using fresh ingredients and a hearty helping of traditional magic. Then, transform shrimp into a sizzling taco filling sensation with a tantalizing lime-mojito tingle, topped with black bean and mango sa...

Take your breakfast or brunch fare to new heights with a cooking class where whiskey makes the menu! This fabulous boozy French toast session from Chef Adrian is just the thing to turn your midday meal into a full-blown celebration. You'll learn to use brioche, eggs and authentic Irish whiskey to create a battered beauty of a dish. Prepare an assortment of tempting toppings, including seasonal fruits and berries, plus an order of fresh whipped cream for an...

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...

Explore the flavors of traditional Gullah cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef Shelley will guide you through making a menu of comforting foods while learning Gullah cooking techniques. First, you'll use a cast iron skillet to make cornbread using buttermilk and white cornmeal. Then, cook a shrimp to serve over a bed of fluffy Carolina gold rice. Plus, learn how to make a traditional mirepoix. Make collard greens flavored with coconut milk and cof...

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...

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...

Pescatarians and seafood lovers will be thrilled to create the fish-centered dinner in this hands-on cooking class. It's a menu that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring in every dish for a memorable meal you can share with friends and family. Learn to make a refreshing avocado and cucumber soup flavored with smoked salmon. Later cook a Branzino filet crusted with panko and Parmesan and assemble a purée featuring spinach, parsnips and fingerling potatoe...

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 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...

Discover the bold flavors of Spanish cuisine in this interactive cooking class. Chef Greg shares expert tips and techniques as he teaches you to create these recipes. Start with pan con tomate, a crispy bread topped with herbs, tomatoes and Manchego cheese. Next is a traditional Spanish tortilla filled with caramelized onions, goat cheese and organic eggs. Your entrée is a classic paella with Spanish chorizo, Bomba rice, prawns and homemade aioli. For des...

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...

In this guided cooking class with Chef Li, you'll learn how to make Chinese soup dumpling from scratch as well as several complementary dishes. The dumplings you will prepare are called Xiao long bao, a steamed bun typically filled with pork. First, you'll knead together your dough and then shape it into wrappers, which you'll fill with pork. Chef Li will teach you how to form perfect pleats to seal the dumpling. Then, you'll learn how to steam the dumplin...