In-Person Class: Handmade Empanadas (DC) at Hyatt Place National Harbor – National Harbor, MD

Get hands-on with empanadas!

Join us for a fun, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make empanadas completely from scratch. These flavorful pastry pockets are beloved across Latin America, with both savory and sweet variations depending on the region. In this class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of crafting dough, preparing fillings, and baking your empanadas to golden perfection.

What You’ll Make:

You’ll create empanada dough from scratch and prepare two fillings: a savory ground beef filling and a delicious meat-free vegetable and egg option. The chef will demonstrate techniques for filling, folding, and sealing your empanada disks before baking them into flaky, golden pastries. By the end of class, you’ll be enjoying your handmade empanadas and leaving with the skills to recreate them at home.

Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends, a unique date night, or simply want to sharpen your cooking skills, this class offers the perfect mix of culinary learning and social connection. All tools and ingredients are provided!

No experience necessary!

Our classes are designed to be casual, approachable, and fun for everyone—whether you’re an experienced home cook or a first-timer in the kitchen. With your workstation fully prepped, all you need to do is show up ready to cook, learn, and enjoy.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

You will be seated with your booking party. Guests in the same booking will work together by sharing ingredients and equipment. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside beverages are not permitted.

Any dietary restrictions

• Vegetarian friendly
• Fish free
• Shellfish free

Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in so that class can begin on time. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed.

Cancellation policyReschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.

**You will receive a confirmation email from hello@cocusocial.com. If you don’t receive it 24 hours after your booking, please contact us at hello@cocusocial.com.