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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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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Gourmet Brasserie Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate everything that makes French food so distinctive with a sumptuous brasserie supper. Make your own brasserie menu at home thanks to this insightful French-inspired cooking class. Start by searing steak and using the pan juices to make a dynamic sauce featuring wholegrain mustard. Add haricot verts on the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wingding - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Dad deserves a joyous day in the kitchen, celebrating with his favorite kitchen helpers. Give the big guy a high-flying Father's Day meal in a kid-friendly cooking class with fast casual dining on the menu. Your little chefs share a session with dad, grandpa, uncle or brother, culinary fun that includes making wings,...
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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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Authentic Moroccan Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add authentic Moroccan recipes to your weekly recipe collection. Explore Moroccan culinary traditions at a date night duo cooking class that’s great for couples. Under the guidance of a top-rated chef, you’ll both learn how to prepare roasted chicken with preserved lemons, fluffy couscous and zesty orange salad...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Seaside in the South of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze with this vibrant menu. This hands-on cooking class focuses on regional French cuisine, drawing inspiration from the coast and classic Mediterranean fare. While exploring this lighter side of French cooking, you’ll elevate your skills, learning to mix homemade vinaigrette...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the alluring flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This gourmet cooking class invites couples to an evening of culinary romance as an expert chef leads your journey into Moroccan recipes. Assemble a refreshing salad, then the chef teaches you to roast juice chicken flavored with caramelized onion...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Father's Day Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the perfect steak for your Dad this Father's Day. Make a world-class dinner for your world-class dad in our Father's Day Steak cooking class. In this class, a professional chef will teach you how to make steakhouse favorites — perfectly seared steak paired with flavorful compound butter and tasty sides. For...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pizza With a Twist
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Re-imagine what pizza can be with inventive takes on the traditional pie. This fun and creative cooking class explores the exciting possibilities of classic pizza dough. The chef shares tips for preparing a basic dough to transform into delicious bites from a decadent carbonara-style pizza to hearty calzones stuffed...
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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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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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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American Celebration - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring your culinary crew to the kitchen for a family-friendly lesson in Italian cooking. Share a session with your youngest helpers in a hands-on cooking class that helps bring classic Old World flavor to your home table. You and your family will enjoy an easy-going session with a top-shelf local chef while learning...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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