Private groups · Corporate teams · Celebrations
Private Mixology Class in Washington, DC
A professional mixologist teaches your group to shake, stir and pour real cocktails — at your office, your hotel or one of our partner venues.
Serving Washington, DC and the DC metro area
Trusted by teams at
Plus Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Marriott, Hilton, Nestlé, BCG, World Bank Group and Freddie Mac.
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Private groups from 8 guests
Your office or a partner venue
Everything provided and set up
7 days a week, any time of day
A private class, not a public ticket
A hands-on cocktail making class for your group only
Mangia DC runs your mixology class as a private event. A professional mixologist leads your team through crafting cocktails — and mocktails if you'd like — sharing tips and stories along the way. It's relaxed and interactive, and it gets people talking.
Whether your guests are beginners or experienced home bartenders, the class is customized to your group. We coordinate the ingredients, equipment, recipes and logistics, so the organizer gets to enjoy the event too.
- Led by a professional mixologist
- Cocktails, mocktails and low-ABV options
- Signature drinks matched to your brand
- Optional appetizers or a catered meal
- Available 7 days a week, any time of day
- Private groups from 8 guests
What's included
Everything for the class, handled
One team plans it, sets it up and runs it.
Professional mixologist
Your mixologist demonstrates, guides and helps hands-on, with support staff for the group.
Ingredients and equipment
We arrange the ingredients, garnishes and equipment, or work with your venue's bar team.
Zero-proof options
A full mocktail program or a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic recipes, so everyone can take part.
Signature cocktails
Drinks inspired by your brand, colors or event theme. We'll help name them and build the menu.
Food if you want it
Add appetizers or a catered meal to turn the class into the whole event.
Planning and logistics
From recipe selection to run-of-show, we coordinate the details through to the event.
See it in action
See what a Mangia DC mixology class looks like
A quick look at what to expect on the day.
Real teams, real cocktails
Your place or ours
We come to you, or host you
Mangia DC doesn't tie you to one bar. Pick the setting that works for your group.
At your office
We bring the setup to your office, lounge or conference space.
At your hotel or event venue
Conference spaces, hotels and private event venues — we coordinate with the venue for you.
At one of our partner venues
Prefer to get out of the office? We'll host your group at a partner venue around Washington, DC.
Find your reason
A private cocktail class for any occasion
From a small leadership team to a large corporate group.
- Team building
- Client entertainment
- Holiday parties
- Office parties
- Happy hours
- Conferences & retreats
- Birthday parties
- Bachelorette parties
- Milestone celebrations
- Family & friends gatherings
- Nonprofit & association events
Why Mangia DC
An event partner, not just an instructor
Locally owned and running group experiences in Washington since 2013. We handle the program design, staffing, supplies, dietary needs, venue coordination, setup and timing, so the person who booked it gets to join in.
- 100,000+
- guests hosted
- 2,000+
- corporate functions
- 2013
- founded in Washington, DC
- 80+
- local partners
Recognized by
“We arranged a virtual paint event for our department and couldn't have had a better experience. The Mangia event organizer, Dave, was incredibly easy to work with, and during the event we were all very impressed with our painting instructor, Jude. Overall a wonderful experience, and would highly recommend if you're looking for a fun and different virtual event to host for your office.”
Margaret Hanson · Google review
“We worked with Mangia DC Food Tours to host a series of virtual client appreciation events for our partners. They have a been delight to work with and very accommodating to our needs. Our clients have been very impressed with the events and have thoroughly enjoyed them! The virtual paint class was a huge success with attendees noting how much fun they had and that it was very therapeutic for them!”
Ashley Sullivan · Google review
“A group of colleagues and I did a cooking class through Mangia and had a great time. Chef Julian taught us how to make gnocchi in a brown butter sauce, and it was delicious!”
Elizabeth Witmer · Google review
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Questions about a private mixology class
Does Mangia DC offer private mixology classes for corporate team building in Washington, DC?
Yes. We host mixology classes tailored for corporate team building, client events and group celebrations in the DC area. A professional mixologist leads your team through crafting cocktails, and mocktails if desired, in a relaxed, interactive setting.
How much does a private mixology class cost?
It depends on your group size, the location and what's included, such as drinks, food or add-ons. Send your details through the short form and we'll reply with a clear proposal covering the cost, what's included and any optional upgrades.
What's included in a private mixology class?
A professional mixologist, staff to support, guided instruction and a set number of cocktails or mocktails your group will learn to make. We can arrange the ingredients, garnishes and equipment, or work with your venue's bar team.
Do you offer alcohol-free or low-ABV options?
Absolutely. Many groups request mocktails or low-ABV cocktails to support company guidelines and keep the event inclusive. We can design a full mocktail program or blend alcoholic and non-alcoholic recipes so everyone can participate comfortably.
Can you customize the cocktails to our company or theme?
Yes. We can create signature cocktails and mocktails inspired by your brand, colors or event theme, help you name the drinks and design a menu that feels unique to your company.
Where does the mixology class take place?
Wherever suits your group. We can bring it to your office, hotel, conference space or another venue you choose, or host you at one of our partner venues around Washington, DC. We'll help you pick the format that fits.
How many people can take part?
Private groups start at 8 guests, and we adjust the format, staffing and space as the group grows. Tell us your headcount and we'll recommend the right setup.
What days and times are available?
We run private experiences seven days a week, at any time of day — a lunch break, an end-of-day team event or an evening celebration.
How do we book?
Fill out the short form with your date, group size and location. We'll go over options with you, send a custom quote and, once you confirm, handle the planning and logistics through to the event.
Ready to plan your private mixology class?
Send the date, group size and location and we'll come back with options and a custom quote.
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