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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Summer Feast From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the wondrous seasonal cuisine of a beloved dining destination. Give the change of season a gourmet welcome with this cooking class commemorating the glorious culinary traditions of the Italian summer. Your esteemed instructor shares time-tested methods refined over generations in an insightful session that...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italian Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a selection of hearty dishes infused with authentic Euro-Mediterranean flavor. Italian dining gets a delicious reminder of its roots with the rustic recipes you'll make in this interactive cooking class. Discover traditional methods for recreate the familiar flavors of shrimp and pasta topped with basil and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Brasserie Selections
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elegant French dining takes on a gourmet handcrafted personality. From the beloved heritage of Paris come the incredible restaurant-level dishes in this cooking class, deluxe gourmet creations you're sure to relish. Step-by-step instruction from your skilled chef instructor will lead you through lessons in steak frite...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Homespun Specialty Pies
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Expand your baking repertoire with these joyous new additions to your dessert table. If you're looking to take your baking options beyond the usual cakes and cookies, this hands-on cooking class featuring classic pies is the perfect workshop for you. Your entertaining instructor leads you from handcrafted pastry dough...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Dolci for Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your summer even sweeter with a tempting array of traditional treats. Take your tastebuds on a tasty trek across the ocean with an interactive cooking class celebrating the sweet traditions of Italian baking. With step-by-step instructions from your engaging instructor, you'll assemble top-tier batters and doughs...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Chocolate Celebration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give yourself a little treat, simply for the decadence of it! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the homemade chocolate treats showcased in this indulgent hands-on cooking class. It's a full-fledge fudge festival thanks to your capable instructor and their easy-to-follow lessons in gooey brownies, creamy gelato and fluffy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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In the Patisserie Window
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake a bevy of beautiful treats in the sweetest French tradition. Add a touch of elegance to your baking regimen with this interactive cooking class focused on the craft of Parisian pastries. Begin by preparing a laminated dough featuring pockets of butter to create enticingly flaky layers. Then, transform it into...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Timeless French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the magic of creating these petite patisseries from scratch. Home bakers intrigued by the art of the macaron will adore this hands-on cooking class for chefs of all abilities. Work with an expert local baker as you practice piping and baking precise meringues filled with creamy centers that redefine...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Handcrafted pasta tops the menu in a summertime session for cooks of all ages. Show your budding chefs the secrets behind their favorite pasta dishes with this eye-opening cooking class on your activities calendar. Come to the kitchen together and learn to make homemade pasta with a simple tomato sauce topping, crisp...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Your little helpers will get a big kick out of making their own primo pizza. There's no better way to get your kids to help with dinner than this in-person cooking class where pizza is the main event. Your crew shares a guided lesson in crafting fresh dough, savory sauces and incredible toppings to create traditional...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Thai Summer Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a one-way ticket to flavor with this session celebrating Thai cusine. Infuse your culinary repertoire with a hint of spice at a hands-on Thai cooking class. First up, you’ll grill fresh shrimp to go with a zingy cucumber and peanut salad, before learning how to make pad Thai, a street food classic. Finally,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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