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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Grilled Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill to craft a vibrant Italian menu perfect for dining al fresco. This hands-on cooking class combines classic Italian ingredients with the signature flavors of the grill. Follow along with an expert chef as you sear spicy chicken diavola and char fresh asparagus brightened with capers and lemon. Toast...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cucina d’Amore - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless allure of Italian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, you and your sweetheart will craft a luxurious dinner for two. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to form, roll and cut fresh fettuccine pasta finished with crispy pancetta, artichoke and a drizzle of truffle oil. Top your dish...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Trio of Summer Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop new skills and get fresh recipe inspiration for sumptuous desserts. Turn dessert into the main event with this cooking class celebrating deliciously sweet recipes. Following the chef instructor’s lead, you’ll make a light sponge to transform into tres leches cake. You’ll also combine butter and flour to...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Timeless Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse flawless French macarons with tried-and-true flavors combinations. This hands-on cooking class takes the art of the macaron to the next level with indulgent flavor pairings. You’ll learn the essential methods for preparing classic macarons with tips from an expert chef, then enhance your batter with enticing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Feast of Spanish Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a bountiful feast of classic Spanish dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine with signature recipes from paella to patatas bravas. You’ll learn chef tips for crafting Spain’s iconic rice dish accented with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. Explore...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn to cook delicious wings with your father this Father's Day. Learn to cook juicy, flavourful wings in this Father's Day Wings Family Fun cooking class with a top-rated chef. Your children will learn knife safety skills from the chef as they prepare veggie sticks to eat with a fresh, made-from-scratch ranch sauce....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing tops the handcrafted pasta you'll create in this fun and practical session. Indulge in a hearty helping of Old-World culinary craft thanks to this hands-on cooking class focused on the pasta-making process. Your capable chef instructor will show you how to turn out your dough, transform it into two pasta forms...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father’s Day Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gift your father a delicious surprise this Father’s Day with a steakhouse special menu. Your Dad will certainly appreciate you going all out in this steak-special cooking class for his special day. You'll be searing strip steak with a generous dollop of blue cheese compound butter, tasty twice-baked potatoes and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Home Fresh Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh homemade pasta dough. Learn to make flavourful home-fresh pasta dough with a gourmet chef in this Home Fresh Pasta cooking class. You'll learn to make fresh pasta dough for two dishes with endless flavor variations. To end, you'll learn to create fresh custard for a light and decadent...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless charm of Italian cooking with this elegant gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class invites you to elevate your culinary skills while enjoying upscale Italian fare for two. Join your sweetheart in the kitchen where you’ll form, cut and cook homemade fettuccine to serve with succulent steak...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
But celebrate the big day by making delicious chicken wings. Celebrate your Dad in style as you prepare the most mouth-watering meal with expert chef guidance in this cooking class. Get the family together and prepare some chicken wings, veggie sticks and a homemade ranch dip to-go. Make the best use of the Pizza Bar...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bouillabaisse and More French Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an elegant French dinner that friends will love. From bouillabaisse to clafouti, this Southern France-inspired cooking class will deliver lots of fresh kitchen inspiration and French flair. Kick things off by making a radish and arugula salad before layering flavor in a classic bouillabaisse enhanced with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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