Cooking Classes

Chef David Guas will come to your home or office and demo a wide range of fun and approachable dessert techniques. Learn his tricks of the trade and hone your skills by having Guas booked for a two or three hour class. Get your book club, garden club, or gourmet club together for a real treat by having Chef Guas demo or conduct a hands-on private session. Call or him to reserve your one on one private session today!

Cooking class gift certificates are available in any denomination. Cooking classes are an unique gift for any occasion! Contact David for more information or to place an order.

November 22 – Cakes & Southern Pies for the Holidays cooking class

David Guas, former Pastry Chef of DC Coast, TenPenh, Ceiba, and Acadiana, will demonstrate recipes that will provide a sweet end to all your holiday meals. 10 AM-12 PM. $125 per person. McLean. To register or for more information, contact David Guas at 703-772-1085 or .

December 13 – Edible Give-aways for Holiday Gifts

David Guas, former Pastry Chef of DC Coast, TenPenh, Ceiba, and Acadiana, will share ideas and recipes for edible treats that are perfect gifts for friends and family for the holidays. 10 AM-12 PM. $125 per person. McLean. To register or for more information, contact David Guas at 703-772-1085 or .

For more information on Chef David Guas's upcoming classes, please visit www.culinAerie.com.

Chef Guas's recent Cooking Classes have included:

"From the Garden"

Learn how to make fun and easy sweets using items from the garden (Vegetables/Herbs), including:

  • Carrot Cupcakes
  • Fresh Thyme-Zucchini Pound Cakes
  • Pine Nut-Rosemary Brittle
  • Lemon Curd
  • and Sweet Basil Syrup

"Sassy Sauces"

Learn how to make zesty, bold, rich, salted, creamy, and spicy sauces, including:

  • Burnt Orange
  • Salted Caramel
  • Bittersweet Chocolate
  • Classic Creme Anglaise
  • Port-Pepper Syrup, and more.