Best Cooking Classes in McLean, VA

“Please do not hesitate to book with her, she is the most accommodating woman there is and I promise you your experience will be nothing short of fun and incredible!”

“Warm & welcoming place for those interested in Italian language & culture!”

“We also made homemade croutons, (no more chipped teeth on that bagged kind) Caesar dressing, (so THAT'S what they put in their) and a fresh from the oven parmesan crisp to top off our salad.”

“It's evident that Chef Gustavo and his team are passionate about bringing joy and delicious food to various special occasions. With their commitment to quality, service, and presentation, clients can feel confident that their events will be a success...”

“She also prepared 4 different recipes for everyone to try, showing how simple and easy the meal preparation was, and including copies of the recipe for everyone to take home.”

“AFTER enrolling in a cooking class with Chef Dad's Table, I now cook respectable meals (I cook a mean chicken parmesan) for my family at least once a week with no help.”

“She will welcome you with snacks, tea, and a warm introduction to Indian cuisine, before walking you step by step through the ingredients and techniques to craft a perfectly cooked Indian dinner.”

“The mystery of 'how to cook Indian food' was revealed in the methodical teaching of the " layers" of the ingredients and the specific cooking techniques practiced while cooking several different dishes with our learned instructor Sanjay.”

“At the end of class you are rewarded with something so decadent and delicious, its an incredible feeling to know you made that (with the help of your Italian Gurus, Andrea and Sam).”

“We first were treated to a glass of wine in their garden where we could see some of the many vegetables, herbs and flowers that were used for our meals.”

“Our daughter did a virtual half day camp that was centered on Food Science and she loved it -- also, we had delicious food every day to feast upon that she proudly made.”

“Anna's recipes were truly delicious, and Agnes, Albert, and Joey were so sweet and helpful it truly felt like a Sunday Supper with a cozy close-knit family!”

“The only criticism that I would offer is that I wish the kitchen and the tools were a tad cleaner - the facility could use some scrubbing (I think that Covid and post-Covid recovery have made it difficult to get the necessary help).”

“At various points people were asked to participate in the cooking: one person put the pasta dough through the roller, another helped with the sauces etc.”

“Federico went out of his way to accommodate some dietary restrictions the group had so everyone could participate and enjoy the meals that they prepared.”

“Absolutely beautiful baked goods including a variety of crusty sourdough and focaccia breads, scones, muffins, an array of cookies, quiche, eclairs, cakes, galettes, brownies, (and many other lovely surprises daily), coffee and homemade sodas and bev...”

“Putting aside the fact of a food was excellent, the large welcoming atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable chef made it a very enjoyable experience.”

“Cara, the founder & director, helped us customize our menu to exactly what we were interested in and was extremely respectful with all dietary restrictions.”