Spice up your next date night – quite literally – with some of Seattle’s most entertaining cooking classes.
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Seattle’s vibrant foodies scene offers more Michelin stars and great street food – it’s also home to an excellent range of cookery schools. For those who have tired of the standard restaurant, bar, and cinema date format, a cooking class could be just the ticket for a date night with a difference. From rolling sushi to mastering the art of French food, here are five fun cooking classes that promise not only mouth-watering meals but memorable experiences for you and your other half.
Greek Cooking Class: Mezze Favorites
For the ultimate introduction to the art of preparing “picky bits”, this mezze cookery class is an excellent option. The three-hour session covers all of the classic Greek dishes, including dolmas, maroulosalata, keftedes, tzatziki and yoghurt flatbreads. Run by Chef Unika at a variety of venues across the city, sessions can be booked as private sessions for a more intimate experience. From $190 for two guests
Sushi Making Class
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Sushi rolling can be surprisingly romantic. This two-hour class encourages couples to work together to carefully select fresh ingredients and perfect the art of rolling in a playful and intimate environment. The fun, hands-on cooking class involves training on how to prepare and season sushi rice, shop for sushi-grade rice and tips on how to add fresh vegetables to enhance the flavours of your sushi. The act of creating something so delicious together—and then enjoying the fruits of your labour – is guaranteed to be both uniquely satisfying and bonding. From $69 per person
Gourmet Beef Wellington Feast – Date Night
This 2-2.5 hour cookery class is specifically designed for couples, with workstations set up for two. Over the course of the session, couples learn how to prepare a rich pâté and encase a tender steak in flaky puff pastry to create the ultimate Beef Wellington feast. Classes are limited to eight couples at a time to ensure an intimate, lively experience and are conveniently located in Kirkland, Moss Bay. From $99 per person
Authentic French Fete – Date Night
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If you can’t manage Paris, this 2.5-hour cookery class is a worthy substitution. The session, run by a local resident chef, teaches couples how to create classic French regional dishes, such as roasted chicken with tarragon cream, Frisee salad with bacon lardons and profiteroles with vanilla bean ice cream. At the end of the class, couples are invited to sit down with the rest of the group and tuck into the fruits of their labour. From $99 per person
Small Group Cooking Class
If you’re less familiar with Seattle, this small-group cooking class offers an excellent introduction to local cuisine. Located in a charming kitchen near Pike Place Market, the class focuses on acquiring new cooking skills and understanding the broader impact of food on well-being in the local environment. With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, the experience is designed to foster a meaningful connection with the community – and each other. From $140 per person