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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Sweets of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic desserts from Italy in this exciting class. Dive into the sweet tastes of Italian desserts with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic Italian treats from a five-star professional chef while having a blast in the kitchen. Master new skills such as whipping cream for hazelnut and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Famous Sweets of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make gourmet Italian desserts in a hands-on class. Discover the sweet world of Italian desserts in an exciting cooking class. Learn to make artisan treats from a five-star professional chef in an engaging learning environment. Master new skills in the kitchen like whipping cream, frying cannoli shells and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cozy French Dinner- Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a French inspired meal that’s perfect to share on chilly evenings. Make your next date night extra cozy by heading to this interactive cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you’ll prepare steak au poivre with a flavorful sauce of flambéed brandy and mustard and sides of crispy frites and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Valentine's
Wintertime in France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cozy up for a hands-on cooking class inspired by traditonal winter dishes in France. Warm up your next winter date night with an exciting French cooking class. Learn to make hearty French fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing French dishes...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cozy French Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Keep your winter romance red hot with a hands-on cooking class. Cozy up with your partner in an exciting winter date night cooking class featuring French cuisine. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while having a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Belle Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Increase your kitchen skills together at a French inspired date night class. Take your next date night to another level with a cooking class devoted to fine French food. Have fun together as you make a complete restaurant-worthy menu of porcini-crusted steak with Béarnaise sauce, green beans and a fresh salad with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Amorous in France - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience tasty romance with an exciting French cooking class. Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic cooking class inspired by the exquisite flavors of France. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and flirty environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Charming French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic French experience. Explore France, the country of lovers, in a hands-on cooking class with your date. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as chopping fresh...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Handcrafted Dim Sum -Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Have a magical evening learning more about authentic dim sum. Show your partner how you roll at a date night cooking class devoted to dim sum. Working side by side, you’ll discover more about these delicacies before making xiaolongbao, dumplings filled with a light broth, and garlic steamed bok choy. You’ll also...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Discover Dim Sum - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make date night unforgettable with a hands-on cooking class. Dive into the delicious world of dim sum with an exciting date night cooking class. Learn to make authentic dumplings from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as rolling out dough, sauteeing filling...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dreamy Dim Sum - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Shower your date in flavor with a hands-on cooking class. Jump into classic Chinese cuisine with an exciting dim sum cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making unforgettable memories with your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Culinary Skills Builder
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grow your kitchen confidence at a culinary skills session. Whether you have lots of kitchen experience or you’re a relative newbie, this cooking class will grow your skills. Led by a pro chef, you’ll create a menu of crisp salad with a classic vinaigrette, plus seared steak with an aromatic herb butter and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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