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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Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Exciting Pizza Making - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Homemade pizza made fun. Bring the whole family along to a hands-on pizza-making class. Learn the tips and tricks behind making great pizza from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills such as kneading homemade dough and topping pizza with gourmet ingredients for a delicious end...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bold Asian Flavors With Wusthof
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to use Wüsthof knives in Asian cooking. Good cooking starts with proper knife techniques, and in this bold Asian flavors with Wüsthof cooking class, you'll learn these techniques. A top-rated chef will teach you how to cut vegetables with confidence using Wüsthof knives. 1814, the Wüsthof name has been...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Delightful Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice making delicious and gourmet chocolate desserts. Take a deep dive into the world of chocolate in this hands-on, delightful chocolate dessert cooking class. A gourmet chef will teach you how to infuse ganache with espresso and amaretto to turn them into delectable truffles. Then, you'll dip homemade caramels...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Anniversary Celebration Dinner Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the skills to create a mile-stone anniversary celebration. Impress your guests by joining this anniversary dinner party cooking class. Follow the = gourmet chef into the world of classic romantic French cuisine. Your menu to celebrate years of cooking together will feature a classic coq au vin blanc featuring...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Asian Fusion Menu with Wüsthof
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This insightful session delivers delicious flavor crafted with premier tools. Nothing sets you up for success in the kitchen like having exceptional utensils like the Wüstof knives you'll have on hand in this informative cooking class. Practice chef-level techniques while working with a culinary expert to create a...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF’S PLACE
Creative Chocolate Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn your dessert table into a full-fledged chocolate fest. If you are sweet tooth is telling you you need a few new dessert selections, this enticing cooking class is the session for you. Your exceptional instructor will make sure you have all the skills you need for crafting decadent ganache truffles, chewy caramels...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Gourmet Anniversary Gala
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Come to the kitchen and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Join in the joyous commemoration of more than 50 years of culinary creativity in this unique hands-on cooking class. Your skilled host leads you in a celebratory session where you'll prepare juicy coq au vin, a potato puree accompaniment that's as smooth...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering the Art of Thai Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let the fresh and spicy flavors of Thai cooking elevate your cooking skills. Explore new taste sensations by joining this Thai food cooking class. Let the expert chef teach you the long-held unique secrets of blending herbs and spices with seasonal ingredients. You will learn how to use a wok for stir-frying to make a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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