About two hours. That's 1.5 hours of instruction and cooking, then half an hour to eat your food.

Do I need to bring anything?

No. All equipment is included, from knives to ingredients.

If the class lists a wine pairing, it's included in the ticket. Otherwise, wine and sparkling wine are for sale to guests 21 and over.

What if I can't make my class?

You can switch classes with at least 48 hours' notice. If you don't show up, you get a credit or promo code worth 80% of the ticket.

Can they handle allergies?

Yes. The kitchen can substitute ingredients for dietary restrictions.

Cooking school · Washington

Toscana Market Cooking Classes

Italian cooking school in the DC area with two-hour classes and private events

4.467 Google reviews

About Toscana Market Cooking Classes

Toscana Market teaches Italian cooking in the Washington, DC area. Chefs lead hands-on public classes built around traditional Italian dishes. Each class runs about two hours: 90 minutes of instruction and cooking, then half an hour to sit down and eat what you made. All equipment and ingredients are provided, from knives to the food itself.

Some classes include a wine pairing in the ticket price. For the others, wine and sparkling wine are sold on site to guests 21 and over. The kitchen can swap ingredients for allergies and dietary restrictions.

You can also book the space privately for a birthday, an anniversary or a corporate gathering. Options include a Chef Table, private classes for two and food and wine tours in Tuscany. The business also runs an Italian catering service. Toscana Market holds a 4.4 Google rating from 67 reviews.