Cooking Classes for Couples in Washington, D.C.

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...

Join Chef Gustavo on a journey through the flavors and aromas of South American cuisine. You'll learn about customs and culture as you prepare dishes from Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Venezuela. Flavor-filled selections include ceviche with cilantro and spicy peppers and fresh quinoa salad with Manchego cheese. Next, you'll learn how to make a perfectly stuffed beef empanada and an arepa reina pepiada corn cake with avocado and fresh arugula, cilantro, spr...

In this fun and interactive cooking class with Chef Bobby, you'll learn how to prepare a three-course Parisian dinner using fresh ingredients and expert techniques. Begin with an endive salad topped with grapes, spiced pecans and Roquefort. Next, you'll learn how to marinate a New York strip steak in a sweet and sour tamarind gastrique. This is accompanied by a root vegetable gratin with herbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Enjoy a sweet apple tarte tatin for de...

In this intimate cooking class for two, you and your guest will learn how to prepare a delicious dinner menu featuring classic French and Italian dishes. Chef Tiffany will share her years of experience and knowledge to bring the flavors of Europe to your home. She'll teach you basic knife skills and cutting techniques in addition to traditional French and Italian recipes. After preparing a fresh antipasto appetizer, homemade shrimp pasta entrée and warm b...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join Chef Greg as he shares years of culinary experience in this Southeast Asian cooking class. Using a trio of authentic recipes, you'll begin with a green papaya salad topped with lime, toasted peanuts and cherry tomatoes. Next up is a savory beef brisket pho prepared with black soy sauce, ginger, coriander and rice noodles. For dessert, you'll create a creamy ginger lime panna cotta with mint oil, vanilla paste and Alphonso mangoes.MENUGreen Papaya Sala...

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...

A unique regional cuisine is on the menu in this magical date night culinary experience.Chef Gustavo shares his expertise in Ibero-American fusion cuisine in this hands-on course, perfect for a romantic evening in the kitchen! You’ll prepare shrimp with garlic, parsley and dried chile de árbol as you master the art of sautéing. Then, you’ll craft a green plantain cake and learn to fillet fresh fish like a professional to create fillets wrapped in ban...

Take a journey through France's Provence region in this course on classic French cooking!The authentic flavors of French cuisine come to life in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Shelley.Learn the time-honored culinary traditions of Provence and prepare a stunning menu of rustic favorites from the region. You'll create a classic ratatouille seasoned with the complex flavor of herbs de Provence, served with goat cheese and crostini. Then, you'll craft...