Cooking Class: Passed-Down Mediterranean Traditions
Explore the flavors of the coast in this immersive cooking class with Chef Washington.
Class begins by blending chickpeas, garlic, tahini and olive oil for a creamy Mediterranean hummus. Next, learn how to bake a flaky tilapia flavored with lemon and garlic made juicy with butter and extra virgin olive oil. Chop bell peppers, carrots and zucchini and slow roast them for a turmeric couscous pilaf to serve as a side. Roast chicken thighs until golden and tender, served with tahini and yogurt for a vibrant roasted chicken shawarma. Finish the meal on a sweet note with pears poached in red wine, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Mediterranean Hummus
With chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil and olives
Baked Tilapia With Lemon & Garlic
With tilapia, parsley, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic, all-purpose flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper
Slow-Roasted Turmeric Vegetables With Couscous Pilaf
With red onion, red bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, couscous and garlic
Roasted Chicken Shawarma
With chicken thighs, lemon, olive oil, mint, garlic, tahini, yogurt, lettuce, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and smoked paprika
Red Wine Poached Pears
With oranges, red wine, honey, cinnamon and cardamom
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsHealthy, Beginner, Fun, Spanish, Mediterranean, Adult
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences


Nicholas
18 Jul 2025
Chef Washington was fantastic. I get social anxiety very easily and this was my first cooking class experience, as well as my wife’s. Chef Washington is very easy to talk to and very friendly. Cannot recommend this experience enough, well worth it.


Jamie
29 Jun 2025
First time experiencing something like this and it was awesome! Chef Washington and Jane were great hosts and the food was delicious! A bonus was that the other people in our group were also super cool too! 10/10!!


Piko
20 May 2025
Great class. Good food. The chefs were professional and exceptional.
Event location: Renton
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
With years of culinary experience in hotels and restaurants, Chef Washington brings passion and joy to the home kitchen. He's ready to share his teaching skills, vast knowledge and love of culture and cuisine with home chefs of all ages and skill levels. From gourmet meals and special occasion menus to weeknight dinners and casual get-togethers, you'll learn how to implement his expert techniques into your own kitchen. Book cooking classes today for a unique and engaging culinary experience.
