Baking and pastry classes in Washington
9 schools · Updated November 2026
Bread, sourdough, croissants, pies, macarons and cake decorating. We found 9 schools in and around Washington for this, with classes from about $89 a person.
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Chestnut Underground
Chef’s studio · Washington
Chestnut Underground is a Washington, DC personal chef and chocolatier that advertises cooking lessons, private dinner parties, and custom menus.
5.0on Google, 212 reviewsBaking & pastry · Plant-based - 2
Sur La Table
Kitchen store with classes · Alexandria, VA
King Street kitchen store with hands-on classes in groups of four, from $49
4.7on Google, 680 reviewsBaking & pastryFrom $49Private groups - 3
Sur La Table
Kitchen store with classes · Arlington, VA
Pentagon Row kitchen store with hands-on classes cooked at four-person workstations
4.7on Google, 500 reviewsBaking & pastry · French · Knife skills & basicsFrom $49Private groups - 4
FoodFirst Culinary School
Cooking school · Washington
Tiny DC classes of four or five that teach home cooks technique, not just recipes
5.0on Google, 42 reviewsKnife skills & basics · Mediterranean · Sushi & AsianPrivate groups - 5
Hill's Kitchen
Kitchen store with classes · Washington
Hill's Kitchen is a gourmet cookware store in DC's Eastern Market run by two Michelin-trained chefs.
4.8on Google, 132 reviewsBaking & pastry - 6
DC Cooking School
Cooking school · Washington
French and global classes, weekend kids baking, and Chopped-style team challenges
4.7on Google, 75 reviewsFrench · Baking & pastry · Sushi & AsianFrom $89Private groups - 7
Cookology Culinary School
Cooking school · Arlington, VA
Ballston Quarter school with themed weeknights, kids' classes and team cook-offs
4.6on Google, 178 reviewsPlant-based · Baking & pastry · Knife skills & basicsPrivate groups - 8
Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute
Culinary college · Arlington, VA
Career culinary and pastry certificates in 4 or 6 months at Ballston Quarter
5.0on Google, 3 reviewsFrench · Baking & pastry · Knife skills & basics - 9
Summer Culinary
Kids’ cooking school · Washington
Week-long DC cooking camp for teens 12 to 17, built around global cuisine
5.0on Google, 2 reviewsKnife skills & basics · Baking & pastryFrom $1,995
Common questions
Where can I take a baking & pastry class in Washington?
Our top picks are Chestnut Underground, Sur La Table and Sur La Table. All 9 are listed above, best first.
How much does it cost?
Published prices at these schools start from $49 a person. Check each school’s page for its current classes.
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