Events with a Cooking Theme in Washington, DC area

Planning an event and looking for something special? Want it to be fun, memorable, and delicious?

Let’s craft a cooking experience for your guests! Cooking is a great way to bring people together. Events where cooking can be particularly suitable include birthday parties, team building activities, and bridal showers. You tell us what you like and we will plan a menu to fit your vibe, organize supplies, and guide your guests to cook a perfect meal to share! Our events have been particularly popular with teen birthday parties!

The cost of holding an event is $100 per hour of work (including planning, preparation, shopping, and travel time if the event takes place at your location) and does not include ingredients; 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the remainder to be paid 3 days before the event takes place. We are happy to come to your place for the event.

Menu Examples

Any Master Chef cooking or baking class can be converted into a cooking event! Take a look at the selection and pick what you like. Examples of events with a cooking theme that were developed per client’s requests include the following:

Italian Theme: Fresh Pasta or Spaghetti with Meatballs

• Appetizer: traditional Italian antipasti (Insalata Caprese, Bruschette al Pomodoro, or similar)

• Main: freshly made fettuccine (or pasta of different shape) with cherry tomato sauce with burrata OR spaghetti with freshly made meatballs

• Dessert: Torta Caprese (Italian flourless cake)

Japanese Theme: Sushi

• Appetizer: miso soup or kani salad

• Main: California rolls and/or traditional maki made with salmon or imitation crab or vegetarian

• Dessert: Japanese walnut ice cream cake

Thai Theme: Noodles and More

• Appetizer: fresh rolls

• Main: Thai noodle dish (Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, or another)

• Dessert: Sticky Mango Rice

Chinese Theme: Dumplings and Stir-Fry

• Appetizer: Chinese potstickers and/or shumei (protein of choice or vegetarian)

• Main: Stir-fry (protein of choice or vegetarian)

• Dessert: Black sesame ice cream cake

Mediterranean Theme: Pilaf and Kofte

• Appetizer: Hummus or baba ganoush

• Main: Pilaf and kofte

• Dessert: Olive oil cake (orange or lemon)

Of course, these are just some examples! We are happy to meet you where you are with your food interests.

Cancellation policy

We will refund your deposit if cancelled 14 days in advance and issue a class/future event credit for the deposit if cancelled between 7 and 13 days in advance. No refund of the deposit if the event is cancelled less than 7 days before the event. No deposits needed if you are requesting a new class.

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Testimonials

“I had heard about Elena’s classes and asked her to lead an event for my son’s 15th birthday. Huge success! She helped us plan a custom menu within our budget, then came to my house with a car full of ingredients and cookware. She led a class for the teens- not just instructing them on what to do, but also explaining the science behind what they were doing. The teens all enjoyed the hands on experience and eating their delicious meal!”

Michelle C., Google Maps review