Date Night Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

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...

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...

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...

Join Chef Bobby for a unique and interactive experience in this cooking class featuring the complex and succulent flavors of duck. You'll learn how to use traditional Northern Italian techniques to create these recipes. Start with an arugula salad topped with dried plums. Next comes orecchiette with smoked duck confit with peas, sundried tomatoes and truffle oil. You'll then learn how to perfectly sear duck breast with a sherry-rhubarb demi-glace and parsn...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...