Cooking Class: Gourmet Cooking Made Simple
Join Chef Washington's beginner-friendly cooking class and learn to cook restaurant-quality food at home.
You'll start by making rich Hollandaise sauce from scratch which will go on your herb roasted pork chops. Then, you'll make perfectly seared scallops with brown butter and lemon pan sauce. Next, you'll prepare creamy mushroom risotto with arborio rice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth and wild mushrooms. Chef Washington will equip you with some key chef skills like how much to stir and exactly when to add the broth. Then, you'll wrap up the session by preparing a classic tiramisu made with egg yolks, sugar, mascarpone and cocoa powder.
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Seared Scallops With Brown Butter and Lemon Pan Sauce
With scallops, butter and lemons
Herb Roasted Pork Chops With Hollandaise Sauce
With pork chops, rosemary, thyme, garlic, eggs and butter
Risotto
With Arborio rice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth and wild mushrooms
Tiramisu
With egg yolks, sugar, mascarpone and cocoa powder
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 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsAdult, Gourmet, Fun, Italian, Mediterranean, Mother's Day
- 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
Jaxayra
22 Sep 2025
This class was very disappointing and not at all as advertised. The description made it seem like a hands-on cooking class, but it turned out to be more of a social event. At the start, the chef even gave a disclaimer that it wouldn’t be interactive, which was frustrating since that wasn’t mentioned beforehand. The food itself was not good, and the entire experience felt disorganized. The chef appeared uninterested and disengaged, and during the Q&A it seemed like he just wanted to get through it rather than teach or connect with the group. My friends and I were never invited to participate in any part of the cooking, despite being told we might get a chance to help. Overall, it felt like the chef was simply there to get paid and leave. If you’re looking for a true hands-on ramen class where you can learn and cook, this is not it.
Valerie
03 Sep 2025
This event was great! Chef Washington was very engaging throughout the entire event! We would def do this again.
Ligaya
21 Aug 2025
Had a great night with great food. I booked this class for my dad’s birthday and he had a wonderful time, the kitchen and dining room were very nice and clean- would book again
Event location: Seattle
Chef’s Place
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.Â
