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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Make Your Own Luxury Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make an iconic French pastry in this cooking class. Macarons are small, dainty and delicious French pastries that you will learn how to make in a make your own macarons cooking class. Join a top-rated chef and learn how to mix the batter, pipe it and bake. By the end of the class, you'll have made two...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Food Preparation 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn basic culinary processes in a hands-on cooking course. Jump into the world of professional chefs with a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Sharpen knife skills and master new techniques in the kitchen while under the instruction of a top-notch chef. Prepare marinated cucumber salad, rice paper fresh rolls and ginger...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Café Classics Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse elegant French macarons with signature coffee shop flavors. In this immersive cooking class, you'll make picture-perfect macarons that taste like your favorite latte. The chef will walk you through the fundamentals of making traditional macarons from building the batter to piping your shells. You'll prepare two...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Hone Your Skills With the Knife
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Step into the kitchen and refine your skills in this cooking class. Learn to use your knife with a hone your skills with the knife cooking class. Listen to an expert chef's instructions to learn the foundation of cooking with proper knife techniques. Learn how to prepare a delicious marinated cucumber salad while...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homemade Chinese Hibachi
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to recreate authentic Chinese flavors in a one-of-a-kind course. Dive into the vast world of Chinese cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality fare from a top-rated chef in an exciting and fun environment. Gain confidence in the kitchen while preparing ginger-orange salad, chicken...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sharp Skills for Home Cooks
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Handle your knives like a pro with tips and techniques from an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class will have you preparing recipes with the efficiency and finesse of a restaurant kitchen. Your world-class instructor teaches proper knife techniques, from classic cuts to sharpening and maintenance. Practice slicing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delicious Homemade Italian Meals
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of little Italy with this cooking class. Jump into the kitchen by joining a delicious homemade Italian meals cooking class. Listen to a top-rated chef on how to prepare and cook some classic Italian feasts. Learn to make a succulent chicken parmesan with fresh tomato sauce and pair it with fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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Louisiana Kitchen Staples
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make lively Louisiana favorites from the bayou to Bourbon Street. This immersive cooking class showcases renowned regional dishes in a flavorful feast. Guided by the chef, you’ll practice traditional methods for preparing Cajun staples like chicken and andouille gumbo. Master fundamental techniques from...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Mixed Mediterranean Fusion Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean in this cooking class. Bring the flavors of coastal cooking into your kitchen by joining a mixed Mediterranean fusion feast cooking class. A top-rated chef will show you how to make dishes like a popular sous vide steak with delicious roasted garlic and herb compound butter....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5 Days of Kitchen Essentials for Kids
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Kids learn the ins-and outs of cooking from an esteemed chef. Treat your mini chef to an exciting five days of cooking classes. Participants will learn to make age-appropriate dishes from a top-notch chef in a fun and interactive learning environment. Kids master new skills in the kitchen like chopping, kneading dough...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Middle Eastern Fusion
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a modern gourmet menu inspired by signature ingredients from the Middle East. This interactive cooking class blends Old World tradition with contemporary techniques in a dynamic culinary experience. Guided by the chef, you'll explore regional ingredients and learn how to use the sous vide method to prepare...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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