Tasting Classes in Washington, DC

We all love getting together with our friends and family to have a good time. Often, that experience isn’t as fun for the host, as it is for the guests. Well I have the perfect remedy. Join us for this Holiday Party Appetizers class and learn to make super easy appetizers that your guests will love and you will not have spent all your energy preparing....

This Valentine's season, join us at IA&A at Hillyer for a one-of-a-kind wine and chocolate tasting experience. At this guided tasting session, you will be introduced to the rich history of chocolate, the cultivation of cacao, and all that goes into the creation of artisan chocolates. Explore an array of flavor profiles in a selection of 5 artisan...

Looking to make a splash at your next party/event? Come experience how to create the perfect cocktail that will leave your guests impressed and their taste buds satisfied. This interactive class presents customers the opportunity to create their own concoctions while enjoying the company of one another. Your instructor will explain how to build the...

Napa Valley was named as California's first American Viticultural Area in 1981, and not long after that, Peter Franus began making wine. Since those early days, Napa Valley has become an internationally-renowned, premier wine region, and Peter has had a front-row seat in being a part of its story. Hear first-hand about Napa Valley's beginnings, the...

Roll like a pro. You will learn all the steps to make a great sushi roll, including a demonstration on the sushi rice, which is arguably the most important part. You will make a traditional roll and an inside-out roll with the fillings of their choice from the chef’s seasonal selection of vegetables and fish. Once you know the method and techniques,...

Join us for an intimate tour of aphrodisiac foods on the waterfront with husband-and-wife duo Chef Gari Thomas of Seriously Good Eats and Sexpert Reba Thomas, CEO and Founder of Sexpert Consultants. Our tour will begin at the farmers market in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. Chef and Mrs. Thomas will highlight local produce, herbs, cheese,...

Escape to the bustling streets of China to learn the ancient art of making authentic Chinese dumplings! Hosted by our experienced Dumpling Chef Instructor, you will have the unique opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn this craft from an expert, appreciating the joy of Asian cooking and the ease of making your own dumplings at home! In this...

Be transported to the streets of Napoli as you learn how to master the art of Pizza making! In this fun and interactive class you will learn how to master the impressive skill of making pizza from scratch! You will begin by learning a bit of pizza history including its early beginnings, regional pizza variations and how it has transformed into the...

Don’t let the sushi chef have all the fun! Come and learn how to spread, layer, tuck and roll your way to sushi heaven. In this fun, hands-on social cooking class, you’ll learn all the skills needed to make sushi-rolls at home, including how to prepare sushi rice, select sushi-grade fish, and add additional tasty neta (ingredients) to enhance...

Feeling festive this Fall? Looking for a fun way to add a homemade dessert to your Thanksgiving table? Look no further! No holiday feast is complete until you have had a slice or two of your favourite pie so let us teach you how to bake the perfect one! In this seasonal class, our experienced Chef Instructor will guide you step-by-step through the...