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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A Taste of Mediterranean Fusion
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make vibrant Mediterranean cuisine in a hands-on session. Explore the vast world of Mediterranean fare in an innovative cooking class. Learn to create classic flavors from the Mediterranean while under the instruction of a five-star experienced chef. Craft a feast featuring sous vide steak with roasted...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Building Confident Chefs - Kids Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Budding chefs will learn new cooking skills in this cooking series. Calling all aspiring budding chefs to five full days of cooking fun by joining this building confident chefs kids series cooking class. In this hands-on experience, young chefs between the ages of 7-11 will learn to chop veggies, knead dough, temper...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Kids Series - Culinary Adventure
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Tiny tastemakers develop new skills and kitchen confidence in this week-long series. In this multi-day cooking class series, young chefs ages 7-11 join an expert instructor for a unique, hands-on learning experience. Building from basics like kitchen safety best practices and food preparation methods, the blossoming...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Authentic Louisiana Eats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Louisiana fare in a hands-on course. Dive into the flavorful world of Louisiana cuisine in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make traditional dishes from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare peel-and-eat shrimp with remoulade dipping sauce, chicken Andouille sausage gumbo and red...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Evenings in Acapulco - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to cook with the flavors of Mexico in this cooking class. Explore the flavors of Mexican cooking with your special someone by joining an evenings in Acapulco date night cooking class. A five-star chef will guide you both on how to make a zesty tequila lime shrimp with a tasty mango relish served with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Premium Global Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
These bakes represent some of the most treasured traditions from around the globe. Discover the dynamic baking traditions loved throughout the world with a cooking class that slices into international bread selections. Create your own Irish soda bread with robust cheddar and spring onion flavors, craft authentic...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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The Worldwide Bakery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how bread takes shape in cultures from around the world. Add global excitement to your baking collection with a cooking class featuring some of the world's best breads. With a menu that includes Irish soda bread flavored with Cheddar cheese and spring onions, fresh focaccia adorned with rosemary and roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Global Breads Beginner Session
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make beloved breads from around the world. Making you find bread from scratch is easier than you think, as you’ll discover in this knead-to-know cooking class. Your chef instructor will talk you through making dough, the importance of proper proving and simple shaping as you create Italian focaccia with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Street Taco Traditions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Assemble an array of tacos with supreme street-food style. A comfort food classic gets a casual redo with this cooking class that incorporates street food techniques into easy-to-master taco prep methods. You'll learn to flavor proteins and vegetables to create al pastor, chipotle-lime shrimp and rajas con queso...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Street Taco Sensations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate a Latin classic you can create for your favorite food lovers. Take your love for traditional tacos to the streets in a cooking class that maximizes hearty flavors and tempting textures. A premier local chef leads the session, with lessons in regional methods for creating heritage elements such as al pastor,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Quick and Easy Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spice up Taco Tuesdays by making your own tacos from scratch. Master a street food staple at this taco cooking class bursting with Mexican flavor. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn the secrets to pressing and cooking your own tortillas before creating a range of traditional fillings including pork al pastor and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Incorporate fresh, French flavors into your cooking. Get to know the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. A top chef will walk you through creating a range of quintessentially French dishes. Get to grips with classic cooking techniques that add typical French flair to this world-class...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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