Top Washington Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in the elegance of French cuisine in a cozy Seattle kitchen. Limited to a small group, this hands-on class with an esteemed French chef highlights a four-course bistro-style menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Mini croque monsieur with ham, cheese and Dijon mustard - Main: Chicken fricassee in white wine sauce with roasted root vegetables - Side: Savory crêpes with Brie, tomatoes and shrimp - Dessert: French apple tart with Calvados cream Learn techniques like sauce making, crêpe folding and elegant plating while building the confidence to recreate these Parisian classics at home.

Step into a welcoming Seattle kitchen and explore the fundamentals of Japanese-inspired cooking, hosted through Cozymeal. This hands-on workshop with an esteemed sushi chef guides you through a complete four-course menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce - Sushi: Salmon avocado roll with wasabi mayo - Main: Pan-fried Asian garlic noodles with soy, sesame oil and chili flakes - Dessert: Matcha ice cream float topped with whipped cream Learn sushi rice preparation, rolling techniques and balanced flavor pairing as you craft each course. With its small-group setting and step-by-step instruction, this class offers an intimate and flavorful journey into Japanese-inspired cuisine.

Indulge in specially curated wines and cheeses during this guided tasting at The Orcas Project in Eastsound. The tasting flights feature a rotating selection of wines created in collaboration with vineyards and artists in the region, ensuring a uniquely Pacific Northwest flavor. Enjoy the wine flight paired with a cheese board while you learn more about the project -- or perhaps meet the makers! After the tasting, wander around Eastsound to check out boutique shops, bakeries, and more.

Experience the food and culture at one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, on this 2-hour, chef-guided food tour. See where chefs shop and locals hang out and enjoy diverse tastings at several different stops — places such as Beecher's ‘World's Best’ Mac and Cheese, Pike Place Chowder, local artisan chocolate shops and more. Feel like a market insider on this behind-the-scenes adventure to savor the flavors, as well as the sights and sounds, of this historic attraction.

Unleash your inner mixologist with this high-concept cocktail workshop in Seattle. Whether you consider yourself a bartending pro or have never made a cocktail in your life, this unconventional workshop lets you learn through experimentation. With hundreds of ingredients at your fingertips, you can mix up creations using tools such as a smoking gun, test tubes, and shaker sets.

Born and raised in Seattle and a University of Washington graduate, Brittney is a true Seattleite. She cares deeply about eating local food that is sustainably produced and is excited to share with you what makes Pacific Northwest cuisine unique. Brittney graduated from culinary school and is now a personal chef focused on cooking whole-food, plant-based cuisine that helps prevent diabetes and heart disease. Visit her in her beautifully designed home with a view of Lake Union to learn to cook and enjoy healthy food that tastes great! • Private cooking class in Seattle with a chef • Immersive Pacific Northwest culinary and cultural experience • Gourmet Pacific Northwest meal using local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients • Vegetarian and vegan options are available, on request

Our wine tasting experiences invite guests into a deeper understanding of Washington wine, each crafted to highlight the beauty of our region and the expertise of our team. A thoughtfully designed progression through a selection of Silvara wines that showcases the character, craftsmanship, and varietal expression of our estate and partner vineyards. For those seeking a curated journey, our Guided Wine Tasting Tour offers an immersive, educational exploration led by professionally trained hosts with extensive industry experience. Guests enjoy a sensory‑rich tasting and pairing adventure featuring local wines and artisan cheeses, all while learning about Washington’s terroir, wine making, and stylistic diversity. Both experiences are elevated by sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains and the peaceful natural, creating a memorable and welcoming environment for wine lovers at every level.

In the first part of your cocktail making journey you will learn about spirits, tools and techniques needed to successfully execute a tasty libation. Then you will prepare your first cocktail using your favorite spirit. This is where you warm up those shaking arms, and try not to laugh at yourself and others while you shake a cocktail as hard as you can With a cocktail in your hand, you will learn how to modify and create new cocktails using your base cocktail recipe. In the next step you will get creative with a professional bartender in your corner to guide you, as you pick out the ingredients to shake up a cocktail with your own touch and flavor. Before you realize you have created your own unique libation utilizing everything you have learned at the workshop. With all the techniques, tools, history, recipes and pro tips and tricks you can confidently entertain and impress guests at your own home.

Immerse yourself in a unique wine tasting experience near Pike Place Market, where you'll sample up to six exceptional wines from diverse wineries. This engaging 90-minute session features expertly paired Pacific Northwest cuisine bites, allowing you to savor local flavors alongside your wine selections. Knowledgeable staff will guide you through each wine, sharing fascinating stories about the winemakers and their craft, creating a community atmosphere that feels like home. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, this small group setting ensures a personalized experience. - Taste up to six wines from various local winemakers - Enjoy three bites of fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine - Engage with knowledgeable staff for curated selections and stories - 90-minute small group experience near Pike Place Market

If tacos are already your personality, this cooking class with Chef Washington is calling. Hosted at a stylish local venue in Seattle, this interactive experience turns a casual favorite into a full homemade Mexican-inspired feast. Start by learning how to prepare hearty taco fillings with chorizo, steak, eggs and onions before adding fresh cilantro and lime for the perfect finish. Chef Washington will also show you how to round out the plate with comforting Mexican-style beans and flavorful rice. Expect an easygoing class filled with tasting, laughter and practical cooking tips you can actually use at home. By the end, you’ll be full, happy and fully prepared to host taco night without relying on takeout.

Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make pillowy gnocchi from scratch in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jason. You’ll start by transforming cooked potatoes into soft dough with flour, egg, and salt, then knead and shape the dough into perfect little dumplings. As your gnocchi cooks, choose your favorite sauce: a bold garlic and olive oil aglio e olio, a fresh basil marinara, or a creamy pesto with Parmesan and herbs. Once everything’s ready, enjoy your handmade Italian dish in a relaxed, social setting. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

We will be cooking in a very modern kitchen. Will be making three famous Filipino dishes like lumpia, chicken adobo and Pancit. I will introduce them to different Filipino seasoning that we used in these dishes. After everything is cook, we will sit together and savor the dishes. These dishes are easy to prepare and usually serve on special occasions like birthdays and special family gatherings. You will not only learn to cook but also some Filipino culture

Enjoy the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula forests while learning what, how and when to forage seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants, herbs, lichen and fungi.

Create your own edible masterpiece as you paint Seattle's iconic Mount Rainier on your personal-sized Asian chiffon cake! Enjoy a calm, creative, and delicious experience just 10 minutes away from downtown Seattle. Seattle artist and Culinary Institute of America-trained baker Chef Cindy Yuong will guide you as you learn to paint a Mount Rainier landscape on a cake. You'll start by making smooth buttercream edible "paint" and color your frosting like an artist, blending into soft, natural hues. Then you'll create your landscape "painting" on a pre-frosted Asian chiffon cake using palette knives, offset spatulas, and piping techniques. You'll also learn to create a visually layered strawberry calpico soda or strawberry matcha latte drink, balancing densities for a beautifully separated beverage. Best of all, you'll take home your own edible souvenir, new cake decorating skills, and your own layered drink. No baking, painting, or art experience is required to attend this workshop!

Enjoy an engaging mocktail lab experience—complete with a lab coat—at Melrose Market in Seattle. You'll experiment with hundreds of non-alcoholic ingredients and various tools, guided by multiple printed mocktail recipes and support from the host. The workshop focuses on creativity rather than mastering a traditional drink. With a minimum age requirement of 10, this can be a fun activity for the whole family.