Cooking Classes for Beginners in Washington, D.C.

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...

Learn how to make sushi like a master in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Mai will teach you the time-honored techniques to crafting rolls from scratch.You'll make a spicy tuna roll and a flavorful dragon roll using fresh ingredients. Learn the secrets to making the perfect fluffy sushi rice to be the base of your rolls. Practice knife skills to chop avocado and cucumber. Then, make a crispy shrimp tempura. With all your ingredients, you'll master the art...

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...

Chef Greg is ready to put a modern spin on classic bistro favorites in this fun and interactive cooking class. You'll start with a sherry-roasted beetroot and pistachio crumble salad with citrus and labneh. Next up are tender braised short ribs and scallops with a silky cauliflower purée accented with fresh gremolata. For dessert, enjoy a peach and raspberry cobbler topped with a crunchy oat crisp crumble and vanilla bean ice cream. MENUSherry-Roasted Bee...

This sweet cooking class features a complete lesson in making divine bite-sized chocolate bonbons. Culinary enthusiast Chef Jordan will provide you with a hands-on workshop where you'll learn all about the delicate science behind chocolate-making and three decadent bonbon recipes.In this class, expect to learn how to temper chocolate and fill pastry molds with various fillings including espresso-flavored ganache, passion fruit and sea salt. These artful ch...

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...

Take your baking skills to the next level with a fun and interactive cooking class. Chef Tiffany brings her experience and culinary skills to the table as she teaches you how to create warm and delicious baked goods. You'll be the hit of every bake sale with chewy brownies, soft and cinnamon-rich snickerdoodle cookies, and fresh and fruity apple pie. Ask questions and learn how to customize recipes with chocolate chips, walnuts and different fruits as pie...

From mountains to southern beaches, Thailand’s scenery is almost as savory as its cuisine and in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Made Master, you’ll learn to replicate the latter. You will prepare three traditional Thai stir-fry dishes: Nam Tok Moo, Kapow Moo and Panang Gai. Chef Made Master will guide you through two methods of stir-frying pork with fresh ingredients to achieve a rich and tangy flavor. You'll explore a wide range of authentic pr...

Let the good times roll in this hands-on cooking class, which is centered on the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. Chef Shelley teaches traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the American South. First on the menu are authentic hush puppies: this unique version is made with fresh blue crab and fiery Cajun spice. It’s then on to jambalaya with rice, fresh coastal shrimp, sausage and chicken stewed in a spicy tomato br...

Learn how to craft authentic Creole dishes courtesy of Chef Darnell in this hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves to prepare a full meal inspired by the classic flavors and textures of Creole cooking. Start with a take on BBQ shrimp using tiger prawns and Cajun seasoning, simmered in white wine. Then, master traditional jambalaya loaded up with chicken and andouille sausage served over rice with a side of hand-breaded fried okra. End on a sweet note...

Bring the vibrant culture and bold flavors of Spain into your own kitchen in this engaging cooking class led by Chef Jordan. You'll get to learn authentic recipes and an expert's culinary methods before feasting on a spread that will leave you speechless! Stir up your favorite sangria, invite some friends over and have yourself a fun time.This class begins with a dish classically served on the sunny cobblestone streets of Seville, pan con tomate, a hearty...

In this cooking class for two, you and your guest will learn how to bake up some of your favorite goodies. Chef Tiffany will share her professional baking skills and expertise, teaching you the proper techniques to mixing, rolling and baking these sweet treats. You'll learn how to make perfectly moist chocolate brownies, as well as irresistibly sweet and soft snickerdoodle cookies and a sweet and sticky apple pie. Since it's a private class, you'll even be...