Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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Vegetarian Mediterranean Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover charming meat-free Greek recipes that are heavy on flavor. Add a touch of Mediterranean magic to your next lunch or supper with this practical cooking class celebrating meat-free Greek plates. Your professional chef tutor will take you through a complete menu, giving you hands-on tips as you make falafel,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Timeless Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport your taste buds to Italy with recipes featuring signature regional flavors. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll explore staple ingredients in Italian cuisine while expanding your culinary skills. Elevate hearty pork chops with herby pesto and roast potatoes in duck fat and rosemary. You’ll shave...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Restaurant-Style Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Classic Chinese flavors merge to become a spread you won't want to miss. Lovers of Chinese cuisine will adore this hands-on cooking class centered on the traditions of dim sum. Learn to make fresh dough for hand-crafted dumplings and prepare sweet and savory elements to fill them with. You'll follow traditional...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Japanese Essentials - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend the evening creating a five-star gourmet Japanese menu. Set up date night magic by treating your partner to this cooking class celebrating Japanese cuisine. A gourmet chef instructor will direct you and provide demonstrations as you create a range of popular Japanese dishes. From California rolls to light and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Southern Fried Chicken Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fried chicken feast featuring delicious Southern traditions. If you've ever wanted to know the secrets for perfectly fried chicken, this hands-on cooking class is for you. The chef will teach you how to prepare crunchy, classic buttermilk fried chicken that’s golden and crisp on the outside and tender and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Traditional Indian Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From around the world comes a sensational menu featuring all the favorite flavors of India. Tap into the hearty heritage of India's delicious dining culture in a hands-on cooking class that brings this unique cuisine to your home table. Your instructor is well-versed in the customs of the region and will share...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Hearty Inspiring Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your partner to a delicious, Tuscan-inspired gourmet steak meal. Whisk your partner away to a date night cooking class celebrating classic Tuscan ingredients and techniques. Led by an expert chef, you’ll work together to make crisp bruschetta topped with ricotta, pan-roasted steak with capers and from-scratch...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate ingredients at their peak with this high-end seasonal menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you’ll learn secrets from fine dining kitchens while elevating your culinary skills. An expert chef demonstrates tips for pan-roasting herbed chicken and introducing textures with farro and snap peas. Enhance roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sunny Day Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft cool, creamy and comforting desserts perfect for a summer’s day. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips and techniques for upgrading your dessert repertoire with classic treats. Learn to make tres leches cake, a sweet and creamy Mexican favorite and draw inspiration from Italy with a yogurt...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Delights From Portugal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grab a one way ticket to flavor with this culinary session celebrating Portuguese tastes. Make a complete menu of Portuguese inspired dishes with this fun and flavor-packed cooking class. Led by a chef tutor, you’ll craft spicy piri piri chicken, crispy potato croquettes and fennel and orange salad dressed with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Relive your childhood love as you cook up a delectable bunch of donuts. Prepare for a donut extravaganza in this Classic Donut-special cooking class! Join the class for a hands-on experience as you delve into creating sweet treats with professional guidance from the expert instructor. From Classic Glazed Donuts to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Quintessential French Brasserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the art of French cuisine with this menu of classic recipes. This hands-on cooking class upgrades your culinary skills with essential French techniques. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare strip steak and whisk tangy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn to fry crisp, golden frites, and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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