Chef-Gustavo — Local services in Washington

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of attending a cooking class with Chef Gustavo, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, Chef Gustavo’s warm, welcoming personality made us feel completely at ease. He radiates a genuine passion for food and hospitality, and it was clear we were in the hands of a master.

We attended the class with three other couples, and Chef Gustavo created a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable and engaged. He didn’t just teach us how to cook; he shared his life, stories, and culinary secrets with us, making the evening as much about connection as it was about learning.

Together, we prepared a phenomenal menu: salmon tartare, a delicious Argentine ravioli-like dish, and a perfectly executed crème brûlée. Each dish was a revelation, made approachable by Chef Gustavo’s expert guidance and patient teaching style. He shared tips and tricks that I’m sure will stay with us for years, all while encouraging us to have fun and experiment.

This cooking class was a Christmas gift for my wife, and I couldn’t have chosen better. The experience was not only romantic but also incredibly meaningful as we cooked and laughed alongside new friends. Chef Gustavo has a way of making you feel like you’re part of his family.

We booked the class through his website, chef-gustavo.com, which was recommended to us by my brother-in-law. The process was seamless, and the experience exceeded every expectation.

If you’re looking for an extraordinary culinary adventure with a chef who is as skilled as he is personable, Chef Gustavo is unmatched. We’re already planning to return for another class—it’s impossible not to after an evening as...

A lovely experience! My husband and I had such a fun date night here. Chef Gustavo showed us how to cook paella and garlic shrimp recipes. He first started with knife safety and other proper cooking techniques. We prepared the ingredients ourselves in the kitchen and he supervised the cooking with more tips that were very home friendly for the standard kitchen. I honestly felt it was the perfect level of teaching and pure enjoyment of being in the kitchen. I've been to other cooking classes where everyone prepares something different and you all share the recipes at the end, but here we learned how to make our meals from start to finish. We are eager to do it at home and eager to return for another cooking class! I...

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Gustavo! He created a very warm and welcoming atmosphere and the intimate, personal, homey environment really sets this experience apart from other cooking classes we've done. He was incredibly knowledgable and passionate and taught us so much. These classes are perfect for beginners and more advanced home cooks alike - Chef Gustavo walked us through each step while still allowing plenty of time for hands-on cooking. We enjoyed a traditional pozole, homemade corn tortillas, and cuatro leches cake with peaches, all of which were fresh and delicious. I would absolutely recommend Chef Gustavo's classes, can't say enough good things about this experience! Will...