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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Coastal French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Be transported to the breezy shores of France with this vibrant gourmet menu. This immersive cooking class channels the timeless allure of coastal French cuisine with effortless finesse. The chef teaches you to elevate peak produce with simple techniques such as marinating olives or adding a splash of homemade...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seaside Coastal Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of the coast in this cooking class. Be transported to the French seaside without leaving your kitchen by joining a seaside coastal fare cooking class. Join a master chef and learn how to perfectly roast steak in a pan with saffron aioli and a refreshing cucumber, tomato, and chèvre salad with a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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A French Occasion - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your partners heart flutter with a romantic cooking class. Set your love life on fire with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make upscale French cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while having a blast with your partner. Prepare a decadent meal...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Authentic Delicious Handmade Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to roll your own pasta dough in this cooking class. There is nothing better than a serving of freshly made pasta and in this authentic handmade pasta cooking class, you will learn how from a top-rated chef. Start by mixing and kneading a basic pasta dough. Use the dough to make egg ravioli with sage brown...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Chiles of the Southwest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn chef tips for infusing chiles into tantalizing recipes from the American Southwest. This cooking class brings the heat, showcasing the diverse applications of chiles in Southwestern cuisine. You'll fire up the grill to make shrimp brushed with cilantro-chile butter and develop the rich, warming flavors of green...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Brunch Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make an impressive brunch spread inspired by spring flavors. Jump into the fresh flavors of spring in this hands-on brunch cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star chef using seasonal ingredients. Prepare roasted asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto chips, leek,...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Cooking From the Southwest
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create some classic Southwest dishes in this cooking class. Join a classic cooking from the Southwest cooking class led by a master chef and learn some popular dishes to elevate your cooking. Start by grilling shrimp in a rich cilantro and chile butter and serve it with spicy jalapeño and cheddar cornbread. You'll...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh Mexican Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate coastal Mexican cuisine with a bright gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class is a flavorful fiesta of food and fun. Throughout this tasty adventure into Mexican cuisine, you'll practice fundamentals like knife skills and grilling. The chef will teach you to prepare tequila-lime shrimp with mango relish,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Taste the French Coast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal French fare in a hands-on course. Explore the rich flavors of the French coast in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare a fresh tomato, cucumber and chèvre salad, pan-roasted steak with saffron aioli and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Hibachi Grill Specials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring home the hibachi experience with signature Asian flavors and gourmet finesse. This interactive cooking class highlights the building blocks of an unforgettable meal. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll improve your efficiency and precision while practicing knife skills, then master the art of making flavorful...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Hibachi Made at Home
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get busy in the kitchen by learning to make classic hibachi in this cooking class. Explore the flavors of Asia with a classic hibachi made at home cooking class. Learn from a top-rated chef how to prepare a tender chicken teriyaki paired with flavorful vegetable fried rice. Try your hand by making a crisp and fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Coastal Mexican Cuisine - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make Mexican seafood in a hands-on course. Dive into the fresh coastal flavors of Mexico with an exciting cooking class. Learn to make authentic Mexican cuisine under the instruction of a five-star gourmet chef. Cook through a multi-course menu including grilled elote, fresh tequila lime shrimp with...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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