Fun Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate love and delicious moments with this special Valentine's Day brunch cooking class! Join Chef Adrian for a hands-on experience where you'll learn an elegant brunch recipe, perfect to share with your special someone. In this class, master the art of creating French toast with a delightful Irish twist. Using brioche bread, you'll coat slices in a batter, infusing them with the rich flavors of Irish whiskey and cook them to golden perfection. Elevate...

Explore the world of authentic Asian dumplings in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Mai will teach you the techniques and recipes to craft these delicious savory treats from scratch. First, you'll make homemade dumpling wrappers using flour, water and cornstarch. Next, make savory dumpling fillings using either ground pork or ground chicken mixed with cabbage and green onions and seasoned with garlic and ginger. Then, you'll learn how to fill and fold your...

Coastal flavors are just a bite away in this exciting hands-on cooking class from Chef Adrian. He'll get you in the spirit with a kitchen session where sweet seafood and tangy citrus lead the menu. Begin by creating your own homemade tortillas from scratch using fresh ingredients and a hearty helping of traditional magic. Then, transform shrimp into a sizzling taco filling sensation with a tantalizing lime-mojito tingle, topped with black bean and mango sa...

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...

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...

Take your baking skills to the next level with a fun and interactive cooking class. Chef Tiffany brings her experience and culinary skills to the table as she teaches you how to create warm and delicious baked goods. You'll be the hit of every bake sale with chewy brownies, soft and cinnamon-rich snickerdoodle cookies, and fresh and fruity apple pie. Ask questions and learn how to customize recipes with chocolate chips, walnuts and different fruits as pie...

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...

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...

Explore the flavors of traditional Gullah cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef Shelley will guide you through making a menu of comforting foods while learning Gullah cooking techniques. First, you'll use a cast iron skillet to make cornbread using buttermilk and white cornmeal. Then, cook a shrimp to serve over a bed of fluffy Carolina gold rice. Plus, learn how to make a traditional mirepoix. Make collard greens flavored with coconut milk and cof...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Greg will show you how to prepare various dishes that you'd find at an authentic Korean barbecue. Begin with a classic scallion pancake with a tangy dipping sauce. Next, you will learn how to make savory bulgogi beef with traditional oi muchim and gamja jorim, small side dishes that complement the meat with vibrant flavor and zest. Finish the meal with baesuk, an elegant and refreshing dessert made of peaches braised wi...

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...

Chef Gustavo is ready to share his love and knowledge of Peruvian culture and cuisine with you. Using traditional techniques, you'll learn to create classic Peruvian tapas using authentic ingredients such as fresh fish, octopus, potatoes and other hearty vegetables. Selections include a light and citrusy ceviche de pescado, pulpo al olivo with Kalamata olive aioli, a cheesy papa a la huancaína and a savory lomo saltado with flank steak, tomato and garlic....