Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago

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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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Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: French Springtime Dinner 6 slide
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French Springtime Dinner

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your loved ones to a feast of simply delicious French dishes. Explore the finest dishes from France in the springtime at this interactive cooking class. Develop classic French cuisine techniques as you pan-sear salmon, cook rice, whisk up a smooth white wine sauce and grill haricot verts to go with enriched...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
37 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Mon, Apr 14th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Springtime Spread 6 slide
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Sensational Springtime Spread

$89
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$89
Refresh your dining options with this selection of spring-ready dishes. There's a new season approaching, and this interactive cooking class is the perfect way to invite spring flavor into your home. Prepare luxe lamb skewers with a yogurt and herb sauce, cook up farro and roasted carrots as premium accompaniments and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Apr 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Feast for Spring 6 slide
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French Feast for Spring

$89
Cooking Class
$89
France shares its sensational culinary traditions, just in time for spring. Learn methods for making your own delicious springtime fare with a French twist in this joyful cooking class. With a top-level chef instructor leading you as you work, you'll gather gourmet techniques for making your own pan-seared salmon,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
51 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Apr 14th at 4:00PM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Vibrant Spring Favorites 6 slide
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Vibrant Spring Favorites

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the arrival of the new season at a spring-centered session full of sunshine. Discover fresh ingredients at this spring-spired cooking class. Along with a group of like-minded classmates, you’ll pick up pro tips from the chef tutor as you prepare lamb skewers with herb yogurt and farro with sugar snap peas....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
37 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cupcakes in Blossom 6 slide
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Cupcakes in Blossom

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to bake and decorate your own gourmet floral cupcakes. Gear up for a new season with a cooking class where simple cupcakes become a charming arrangement of edible bloom-topped treats! Your esteemed culinary instructor helps you craft a luscious chocolate batter that bakes into decadent cupcakes and shows you how...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Apr 19th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Spring Flavor Festival 6 slide
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Spring Flavor Festival

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let the new season guide you into a fresh way of eating. Get ready for the weather warm-up with a cooking class that brings spring dining into focus. An A-plus local chef is ready to share guided lessons in marinated lamb skewers dressed with herbed yogurt, nutty farro peppered with snap peas, feta-topped roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
51 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Springtime Feast 6 slide
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Springtime Feast

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the fresh flavors of Spring with a flavorful feast. Bring in the new season with a fresh menu in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through creating a spring-inspired menu packed with fresh produce. Seasonal ingredients are key to creating a feast to celebrate the joys of...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
37 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 15th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Favorites - Family Fun 6 slide
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Italian Favorites - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Craft your favorite Italian dishes from scratch. Elevate your family dinner in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes for a few of your favorite Italian dishes. Plus, you'll learn time-honored techniques that will elevate your cooking. Kids will love feasting on the delicious meal...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Apr 19th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavors of the New England Coast 6 slide
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Flavors of the New England Coast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Warm up to the flavorful heritage of America's seaside specialties. Comfort fare has never been more cozy than in this cooking class highlighting the best dishes from the New England coast. Your gifted chef instructor leads you through lessons in handcrafted crab cakes, herbed buttermilk coleslaw with a zesty dash of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
51 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Apr 17th at 1:00PM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: New England Coastal Feast 6 slide
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New England Coastal Feast

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace hearty dishes from the heart of the New England Coast. Take a trip along the New England Coast at this fun cooking class featuring fresh seafood and more. The chef instructor will pass on expert tips as you're guided through making traditional crisp and flavorful crab cakes. Plus, you’ll prepare a tangy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
37 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Thu, Apr 17th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: New England Seafood Specialties 6 slide
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New England Seafood Specialties

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Hearty fare from the Eastern U.S. becomes a comforting home menu. Get onboard with coastal favorites from the American East in a cooking class dedicated to domestic flavor. A talented local chef becomes your capable guide while you practice methods for making handcrafted crab cakes, fresh coleslaw with zesty...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Cupcake Bouquet 6 slide
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Sweet Cupcake Bouquet

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Sweetness is in blossom with this adorable cupcake bouquet on the calendar. Bakers of all stripes will adore a hands-on cooking class that introduces the joy of homemade cupcakes adorned with frosting flowers. Share in the magic as your esteemed instructor shows you how to bake a batch of deliciously decadent...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
51 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Apr 19th at 10:00AM
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