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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Delectable Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make delicious Dim Sum. Discover the secret to making the perfect dumplings in this cooking class. In this class, you will practice the steps to making perfect and tasty dumplings — from forming and folding your wrappers to pleating and steaming. A professional chef will teach you how to make dough...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dreamy Creamy Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dip into cool, creamy seasonal treats. This dessert-focused cooking class celebrates light, fruity sweets perfect for warm, sunny days. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, the chef teaches you to make classic treats to delight family and friends. Learn the secrets of a perfectly-soaked tres leches cake and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Favorite Indian Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook mouthwatering Indian Cuisine. Discover how to prepare and cook delicious Indian dishes in the Favorite Indian Dishes cooking class. In this class, a professional chef will show you and teach you about all the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so delicious and unique. Learn to prepare...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Modern Brasserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate mealtime with classic French techniques. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn timeless methods for infusing meals with French finesse. Follow along with the chef as you prepare strip steak with tangy whole-grain mustard sauce and dress fresh haricots verts salad with homemade shallot vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Rainbow of Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your culinary canvas with vibrant seasonal flavors and colorful produce. This hands-on cooking class celebrates seasonal cuisine by highlighting colors, flavors and textures in a gourmet menu. Accent rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac sauce and brighten your plate with heirloom tomato and peach salad....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Healthy, Fresh and Colorful Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform the best new seasonal produce into a sumptuous spread of vitamin-packed favorites. Focus on flavor and fresh ingredients and get a healthy dose of recipe inspiration at this colorful cooking class. Start by searing rainbow peppercorn steak before making a delicious ricotta and carrot tart and a vibrant...
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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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Flavors of the French Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft elegant dishes from the French Riviera. This hands-on cooking class elevates your culinary skills while introducing you to regional French cuisine. An expert chef teaches you how to pan roast chicken enhanced with buttery white wine beurre blanc. Add texture to French lentil salad with creamy goat cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sushi Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the basics of making Sushi. Let a gourmet chef teach you the basics of sushi making in this Sushi Making 101 cooking class. In this class, you will cover the important basics: selecting the freshest fish, seasoning your rice and whisking dipping sauces. Brush up on your knife skills and safety, and learn the...
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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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