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Best Cooking Classes for Kids Near DC

Kids will learn to follow a recipe at Cookology. Photo courtesy of Cookology
Kids will learn to follow a recipe at Cookology. Photo courtesy of Cookology
9/11/22 - By Meghan Meyers

Cooking classes aren’t just a fun, hands-on activity for kids. They are an investment in a child’s healthy eating habits and a great way to foster lifelong kitchen skills. One local DC chef even incorporates grade-appropriate math and reading skills into lessons! You'll find an array of age-appropriate cooking classes for kids near DC, from tot-friendly classes that combine crafts with culinary adventures to courses that teach kids how to chop, mince, and dice with a knife.

We've rounded up an assortment of interactive cooking classes for kids, tweens, teens, and families in the DC area that suit an assortment of lifestyles. You'll find in-studio classes, virtual classes, pre-recorded videos, and even in-home instruction. Scroll down for some great cooking classes for kids near DC.

For more great classes for kids, including everything from sports classes to dance classes, check out our Guide to Classes for Kids Near DC.

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Kids get their own chef's hats and aprons during Maggiano's cooking classes. Photo courtesy of Maggiano's
Kids get their own chef's hats and aprons during Maggiano's cooking classes. Photo courtesy of Maggiano's

Best Cooking Classes for Kids in DC

Cozymeal

In Your Own Home
Cozymeal brings cooking classes to you. Professional DC-area chefs lead lessons in the comfort of your own home for two to 10 guests. Budding chefs tackle French and Italian cooking styles in the Continental Cooking for Kids class, and little bakers get to bake from scratch in the B is for Baking class. Classes are geared towards kids 5 and up. Online classes are also available.  READ MORE

Tiny Chefs

Virtual
Tiny Chefs is a membership-based cooking class club with virtual, pre-taped classes for kids ages 4-14. Members can mix and match studio classes with themes like Savory School Snacks, Family Meals, Restaurant Creations, and more. You can also purchase classes a la carte.  READ MORE

Maggiano's Kids' Cooking Classes

Chevy Chase
Italian restaurant chain Maggiano's offers in-person cookng classes for kids. Lessons include a meal such as lasagna or ravioli and a coloring activity. Budding chefs get to dress up in a keepsake chef's hat and apron for this interactive class.  READ MORE
Learn how to make Jewish chocolate treats at JCrafts. Photo courtesy of JCrafts in Rockville
Learn how to make Jewish chocolate treats at JCrafts. Photo courtesy of JCrafts in Rockville

Best Cooking Classes for Kids in Maryland

Ahpetito!

In Your Own Home
Ahpetito! brings kid-friendly cooking classes to your own home. Chef Caitlin, a certified teacher, instructs up to six guests. Ahpetito! also offers virtual tutoring classes that help students brush up on important reading and math skills while cooking up classic dishes.  READ MORE

JCrafts

Rockville
JCrafts offers educational enrichment programs that incorporate lessons on Jewish life. Choose from science classes, holiday workshops, or the chocolate series cooking classes and learn about Jewish values and customs.  READ MORE

A Family Kitchen

Rockville
A Family Kitchen invites teens, adults, and families into the Rockville, Maryland home of Chef Kristin for hands-on cooking instruction. Groups of up to 10 work as a team to prepare dishes and bake desserts. All classes end in sampling the day's lesson.  READ MORE

Whole Foods - Annapolis Culinary Center

Annapolis
The Annapolis Culinary Center at Whole Foods Annapolis hosts a number of community events including the Half Pint Kids Club, which meets every Tuesday from 11-11:45am. Kids can enjoy a hands-on culinary project, a craft, and a snack followed by a tour of the store.  READ MORE
Kids can work together to make recipes at Cookology. Photo courtesy of Cookology
Kids can work together to make recipes at Cookology. Photo courtesy of Cookology

Best Cooking Classes for Kids in Northern Virginia

Cookology

Ballston and Dulles Town Center
This Virginia-based cooking school offers cooking classes for children and adults. Young kids learn how to follow a recipe step-by-step, while kids 8 and up focus on more advanced skills like handling a knife. Cookology also offers winter, spring, and summer camps for kids 3 and up.  READ MORE

Kids in the Kitchen

Ashburn
Ashburn, Virginia catering company Fleur de Cuisine hosts a kid-friendly cooking series called Kids in the Kitchen. Chef Ramos guides children through a four-course meal including an appetizer, a salad, an entree, and dessert.  READ MORE

Culinaria Cooking School

Vienna
Culinaria Cooking School offers cooking lessons for tweens, teens, and adults. For kids ages 9-13, Culinaria hosts an after-school program where participants tackle a full dinner menu. Each class ends with students enjoying the evening's work. Culinaria also hosts birthday parties for kids ages 9 and up.  READ MORE

Sur la Table Kids' Cooking Classes

Arlington
Sur la Table offers hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 7-11. Students are led through step-by-step instructions to create baked goods, tasty entrees, and more. All classes end in sampling the creations.  READ MORE

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