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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Kids Cooking Series
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
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Basics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring the whole crew to enjoy this chef-led experience. Take family bonding to the next level with this hands-on cooking class where each member of your group will get to help out in creating a multi-course menu. From knife basics to ingredient prep, this fun, interactive experience is sure to make lasting...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cooking with Cast Iron
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get to grips with cast iron cookware and how to use it in your cooking. Uncover a whole new world of cooking equipment that can take your dishes to the next level in this informative cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to properly use and care for cast iron cookware so that it can serve you for years to...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Made By Hand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how delicious from-scratch Italian can be. Discover why there is nothing quite like homemade pasta in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through an eclectic menu of dishes featuring authentic Italian recipes. Plus, learn essential techniques to craft past and other Italian dishes made...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta With America’s Test Kitchen
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up a tasty agnolotti pasta from scratch. Bring the recipes and techniques of America’s Test Kitchen into your home with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, this special session will teach you how to craft a rich and buttery agnolotti pasta as part of a delectable multi-course...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mediterranean Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get better acquainted with the fresh flavors of the Med. Explore the culinary techniques used to capture these flavors at home with this engaging cooking class. From its sun-soaked coastlines to its bountiful olive groves, the Mediterranean offers up herbs, spices and fresh produce that have resulted in some of the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Garden-Inspired Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a meal inspired by spring garden flavors. Explore the fresh flavors of spring in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make a multi-course menu using fresh garden ingredients. Plus, master essential cooking techniques that will elevate your cooking in class and in your own...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Garden Party 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to host the spring party of your dreams. From how to prepare your ingredients to what to serve, you’ll learn everything you need to know to host a fantastic garden party in this hands-on cooking class. It’s a chance to celebrate the season and learn new skills at the same...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Traditional Trattoria
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook local Italian delicacies. Explore the many flavors of Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn to create traditional dishes, step-by-step, and pick up the handy tips and tricks that will elevate your Italian...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering Cooking in Cast Iron
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn why cast iron is one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. Discover why cooking with cast iron is preferred in this immersive cooking class. An expert instructor will teach you how to use cast iron to make a multi-course meal like a chef. Plus, learn essential techniques to elevate your...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cast Iron Class
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to infuse your cooking with cast iron flavor. Discover how your cast iron pan can season both savory and sweet meals with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a professional chef, you’ll learn how to prep, clean and cook with your cast iron like you’ve been doing it your whole...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Incorporate fresh, French flavors into your cooking. Get to know the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. A top chef will walk you through creating a range of quintessentially French dishes. Get to grips with classic cooking techniques that add typical French flair to this world-class...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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