Our History
Founded in 2008, Culinaria Cooking School brings together professional chefs and instructors who want to share their passion for the culinary arts with the community.
Culinaria Cooking School owners Stephen P. Sands and Pete Snaith began their culinary adventures together in 1999 at L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, MD. Through their first company, “A Cook’s Quest,” they began teaching classes in community centers in Reston and Vienna, VA, as well as in Italy and the Philippines. They also catered dozens of private events throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. In 2008, they founded Culinaria Cooking School, a natural off-shoot of their work together, for throughout both of their careers they have designed, developed, and mastered the teaching style and class structure exhibited in their classes today.
“Cooking is our passion and we are convinced that teaching the correct, yet simple, techniques of cooking, in a warm and open atmosphere, are the keys to the success of any cook,” says co-owner Stephen P. Sands. Pete Snaith agrees. “Our motivation and passion for great food, combined with our desire for an interactive and educational cooking school, has culminated with Culinaria Cooking School,” he says. “We are thrilled to be living our dream.”
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How-To Cook-The Egg Class 031424 (P) MS 6:30 pm-10 pm $85
How-To Cook-The Egg Class 031424 (P) MS 6:30 pm-10 pm $85
The How To Cook series combines knife skills, basic techniques and quality ingredients to create great meals. From poached eggs to omelets and playing with fire for our Brulee, the […]
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Traveling Through Italy 031524 (D)PS 6:30 – 9:30 pm $100
Traveling Through Italy 031524 (D)PS 6:30 – 9:30 pm $100
If you've never had the opportunity to see the Coliseum or the Pantheon in Rome, here is your chance to experience ancient Italy through food. This class will showcase some […]
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The Italian Bakery 031624 (P) ML 9:30 am-12:30 pm $85
The Italian Bakery 031624 (P) ML 9:30 am-12:30 pm $85
Bakeries are often at the heart of Italian neighborhoods and stopping by one to pick up a loaf of bread is central to the daily routine of most Italians. In […]
California Cuisine 031624 (D) SPS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $100
California Cuisine 031624 (D) SPS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $100
Few things are more satisfying than gathering with friends and family around the table. Savor the sensual pleasures of casual cooking in the Napa Valley and learn how fresh ingredients […]
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Perfect Pairings-Italy-Festa Regionale 032124 (D) SPSS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $115
Perfect Pairings-Italy-Festa Regionale 032124 (D) SPSS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $115
Join Chefs Stephen & Pete for a regional feast as we travel through the Italian countryside on a gastronomical tour. Come discover the foods of Piedmont, Abruzzo, and Sicily, and […]
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Couples Cooking – Classic Greek Cuisine 032224 (P)ML 6:30-9:30 pm $225/pair
Couples Cooking – Classic Greek Cuisine 032224 (P)ML 6:30-9:30 pm $225/pair
During the winter months, food becomes an even more serious affair as we gather indoors to share warm, cozy, and comforting food. Join us at Culinaria to explore the classic […]
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Basic Knife Skills 032324 (P) MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
Basic Knife Skills 032324 (P) MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
To me, there is no more important kitchen skill than learning how to use your knives properly. Once you become comfortable, any prep you do will be that much easier […]
Gnocchi-101 032324 (P) PS 6:30-9:30 pm $85
Gnocchi-101 032324 (P) PS 6:30-9:30 pm $85
Ever wanted to make Gnocchi from scratch? Chef Pete loves his Gnocchi! The gnocchi (pronounced nyok-ee) go way back to Roman times. Are they pasta or are they potato? As […]
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How To Make & Cook-Sausage 032824 (P) MS 6:30-10 pm $100
How To Make & Cook-Sausage 032824 (P) MS 6:30-10 pm $100
The How To Cook series combine knife skills, basic techniques and quality ingredients to create great meals. What’s the old saying? Sausages are like laws, it’s better not to see […]
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Basic Knife Skills 040624 (P)MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
Basic Knife Skills 040624 (P)MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
To me, there is no more important kitchen skill than learning how to use your knives properly. Once you become comfortable, any prep you do will be that much easier […]
Kids Bakeshop-Breads 040624 (P)TP 1:30 – 4 pm $75
Kids Bakeshop-Breads 040624 (P)TP 1:30 – 4 pm $75
When it is cold outside there is nothing more comforting than warm bread out of the oven. Baking bread makes the whole house smell wonderful. Take the basics of making […]
Couples Cooking – Rustic Italian Cooking 040624 (P) ML 6 pm-9 pm $225/Pair
Couples Cooking – Rustic Italian Cooking 040624 (P) ML 6 pm-9 pm $225/Pair
Italians love to share their food. The most memorable meals are not fancy ones, but those where we pass the food around the table and serve it family-style. In this […]
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Where to Find Us
110 Pleasant St. NW
Vienna, VA 22180
info@culinariacookingschool.com
Phone: (703)Â 865Â-7920
Our Catalog
Founded in 2008, Culinaria Cooking School brings together professional chefs and instructors who want to share their passion for the culinary arts with the community.
Culinaria Cooking School owners Stephen P. Sands and Pete Snaith began their culinary adventures together in 1999 at L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, MD.
Through their first company, “A Cook’s Quest,” they began teaching classes in community centers in Reston and Vienna, VA, as well as in Italy and the Philippines.
They also catered dozens of private events throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. In 2008, they founded Culinaria Cooking School, a natural off-shoot of their work together, for throughout both of their careers they have designed, developed, and mastered the teaching style and class structure exhibited in their classes today.
“Cooking is our passion and we are convinced that teaching the correct, yet simple, techniques of cooking, in a warm and open atmosphere, are the keys to the success of any cook,” says co-owner Stephen P. Sands. Pete Snaith agrees. “Our motivation and passion for great food, combined with our desire for an interactive and educational cooking school, has culminated with Culinaria Cooking School,” he says. “We are thrilled to be living our dream.”
Events Calendar
Calendar of Classes
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How-To Cook-The Egg Class 031424 (P) MS 6:30 pm-10 pm $85
How-To Cook-The Egg Class 031424 (P) MS 6:30 pm-10 pm $85
The How To Cook series combines knife skills, basic techniques and quality ingredients to create great meals. From poached eggs to omelets and playing with fire for our Brulee, the […]
1 event,
Traveling Through Italy 031524 (D)PS 6:30 – 9:30 pm $100
Traveling Through Italy 031524 (D)PS 6:30 – 9:30 pm $100
If you've never had the opportunity to see the Coliseum or the Pantheon in Rome, here is your chance to experience ancient Italy through food. This class will showcase some […]
2 events,
The Italian Bakery 031624 (P) ML 9:30 am-12:30 pm $85
The Italian Bakery 031624 (P) ML 9:30 am-12:30 pm $85
Bakeries are often at the heart of Italian neighborhoods and stopping by one to pick up a loaf of bread is central to the daily routine of most Italians. In […]
California Cuisine 031624 (D) SPS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $100
California Cuisine 031624 (D) SPS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $100
Few things are more satisfying than gathering with friends and family around the table. Savor the sensual pleasures of casual cooking in the Napa Valley and learn how fresh ingredients […]
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Perfect Pairings-Italy-Festa Regionale 032124 (D) SPSS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $115
Perfect Pairings-Italy-Festa Regionale 032124 (D) SPSS, PS 6:30-9:30 pm $115
Join Chefs Stephen & Pete for a regional feast as we travel through the Italian countryside on a gastronomical tour. Come discover the foods of Piedmont, Abruzzo, and Sicily, and […]
1 event,
Couples Cooking – Classic Greek Cuisine 032224 (P)ML 6:30-9:30 pm $225/pair
Couples Cooking – Classic Greek Cuisine 032224 (P)ML 6:30-9:30 pm $225/pair
During the winter months, food becomes an even more serious affair as we gather indoors to share warm, cozy, and comforting food. Join us at Culinaria to explore the classic […]
2 events,
Basic Knife Skills 032324 (P) MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
Basic Knife Skills 032324 (P) MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
To me, there is no more important kitchen skill than learning how to use your knives properly. Once you become comfortable, any prep you do will be that much easier […]
Gnocchi-101 032324 (P) PS 6:30-9:30 pm $85
Gnocchi-101 032324 (P) PS 6:30-9:30 pm $85
Ever wanted to make Gnocchi from scratch? Chef Pete loves his Gnocchi! The gnocchi (pronounced nyok-ee) go way back to Roman times. Are they pasta or are they potato? As […]
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How To Make & Cook-Sausage 032824 (P) MS 6:30-10 pm $100
How To Make & Cook-Sausage 032824 (P) MS 6:30-10 pm $100
The How To Cook series combine knife skills, basic techniques and quality ingredients to create great meals. What’s the old saying? Sausages are like laws, it’s better not to see […]
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Basic Knife Skills 040624 (P)MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
Basic Knife Skills 040624 (P)MS 10:00 am-12:30 pm $85
To me, there is no more important kitchen skill than learning how to use your knives properly. Once you become comfortable, any prep you do will be that much easier […]
Kids Bakeshop-Breads 040624 (P)TP 1:30 – 4 pm $75
Kids Bakeshop-Breads 040624 (P)TP 1:30 – 4 pm $75
When it is cold outside there is nothing more comforting than warm bread out of the oven. Baking bread makes the whole house smell wonderful. Take the basics of making […]
Couples Cooking – Rustic Italian Cooking 040624 (P) ML 6 pm-9 pm $225/Pair
Couples Cooking – Rustic Italian Cooking 040624 (P) ML 6 pm-9 pm $225/Pair
Italians love to share their food. The most memorable meals are not fancy ones, but those where we pass the food around the table and serve it family-style. In this […]
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Find Classes by Category
Archives
Where to Find Us
110 Pleasant St. NW
Vienna, VA 22180
info@culinariacookingschool.com
Phone: (703)Â 865Â-7920