DC Cooking School

Downtown DC Cooking School with Dedicated Kids and Teen Tracks

DC Cooking School runs hands-on culinary instruction out of a studio at 1369 New York Ave NE, with separate weekly tracks for kids 8-12 and teens 13-17 alongside adult and family classes.

Kids Programs

Three recurring class types are offered for both kids (10:00 am) and teen (2:00 pm) groups:
- Basics - weekly themed fundamentals
- Baking - weekly themed dessert and pastry projects
- Taste The World - international cuisines week by week

Birthday parties for kids are available as a separate booking.

What's Included

• All necessary ingredients, equipment, and utensils provided
• Experienced chef instructors
• Group format that encourages teamwork and collaboration

Experience

Younger cooks (ages 8-12) work on knife basics, measurement, and starter recipes; teens (13-17) move into full menus and international techniques. The school emphasizes nutrition, food safety, and kitchen confidence across all tracks.