French Cooking Classes 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...

Practice pastry techniques favored by the most talented bakers in the world with guidance from Chef Benoit in this exciting hands-on cooking class. You'll discover the delicious difference freshly-made pastries can make in your special occasions, family get-togethers or morning coffee routine. You'll learn to make a gratin bursting with fresh berries, a classic tarte Tatin and a decadent chocolate fondant cake. This session is a fantastic introduction to t...

Spend an evening with French fare inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris with this interactive cooking class. Chef Shelley has a plan for teaching you the foundational techniques to prepare a variety of tasty recipes! Start with a classic French onion soup with a baguette and bubbly gruyère. Next, you'll braise a rich coq au vin in a mixture of red wine, herbs and onions. This is served with a side of whipped potatoes. Dessert is a light and airy chocolate...

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...

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...

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...

Anyone intrigued by the gourmet cuisine of France will adore this interactive cooking class from Chef Benoit. Discover how simple it is to prepare your own essential selections while learning expert techniques used by the pros. Being by preparing tender tuna tartare flavored with savory aromatics before crafting beef tournedos served with an oyster and mushroom fricassee. You'll also whip up au gratin potatoes and asparagus as a pair of sumptuous sides and...