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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Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Unlock Perfect Seasoning
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate your skills by mastering proper seasoning. Perfect seasoning is the key to unlocking flavor, both in savory and sweet dishes, as you’ll learn in this cooking class. Kick things off with a pepper-crusted steak, before moving onto salted caramel sauce poured over ice cream. Plus, at the end of the session,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Fundamentals
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Elevate your cooking with a session dedicated to knife skills. Building fundamental kitchen skills is a great way to develop your cooking confidence, and that’s exactly what you’ll do in this practical cooking class devoted to knife expertise. Led by a pro chef, you’ll learn the techniques, and get some tricks...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Grilling Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your grilling to the next level and get ready for summer. Master the art of perfect grilling with this cooking class and have your friends over for a feast they’ll never forget. The class kicks off with the best way to cook and glaze ribs, a grill staple, before moving on to the classic side dishes that really...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Ticket to Tuscan Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a gourmet getaway to the bold flavors of Tuscany. Get into the holiday spirit with a cooking class devoted to al fresco dining. In this session, you’ll be shown how to perfectly grill a chicken, infuse it with the rich flavors of lemon and rosemary and serve it alongside broccolini. Plus, you’ll end the meal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chinese Takeout Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Put your own spin on classic Chinese fare in this insightful class. Embark on a culinary journey through the bold tastes of China with this informative and engaging cooking class. Led by a pro chef, you’ll uncover some of the tips and techniques used in Chinese cookery and use them to create some quintessential...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tasty Thai Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate Thai dishes at home with this informative cooking class. Take your tastebuds on a tour through the unique flavors of Thailand with this enlightening cooking class. Join an experienced chef instructor to be taken step-by-step through some classics of Thai cuisine, from crispy fried shrimp and delicately spiced...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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The Best Crab Cakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You’ll be transported straight to the beach with this crab cake making experience. Dive right into the best crab cakes ever with this seafood cooking class based on New England flavors. Following the instructions of a chef tutor, you’ll sidestep through crafting the perfect crab cake, from preparing shellfish to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chicken Dinner Sicilian Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your friends and family with this Italian inspired feast. Infuse your next dinner party with a taste of Sicilian sunshine thanks to this engaging cooking class. Working alongside a pro chef, you’ll produce a whole menu of Italian classics, beginning with Chicken Piccata served with asparagus, truffles and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Perfect Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your bakes with a puff pastry masterclass. Discover the secret to beautifully flaky puff pastry every time with this 3-hour cooking class. Led by a pastry expert, you’ll get to grips with layering butter and dough to produce a rich, crumbly base and use it to make sweet and savory dishes — decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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