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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Classic Caribbean Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice time-honored methods to create traditional savory and sweet Caribbean dishes In this chef-led cooking class, you’ll explore the bold flavors of the Caribbean while practicing essential culinary skills. From enhancing the flavors and aromas of spices to improving your knife work, this lesson will expand your...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mediterranean Showcase
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a robust menu inspired by traditional Mediterranean cuisines Celebrate authentic flavors from across the Mediterranean in this immersive cooking class. In this chef-led lesson, you’ll learn time-honored methods and practice essential kitchen skills such as mise en place, knife work and classic techniques to...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Gourmet Date Night Dishes - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform ingredients into a gourmet surf and turf meal. Elevate your weekly date night with gourmet dishes from the land and sea in this romantic cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to transform fresh ingredients into romantic dishes for two. Plus, learn essential cooking techniques that you can use in...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Basics of Cast Iron
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your cooking with the help of cast iron cookware. Master the arm of using cast iron like a professional chef in this immersive cooking class. Cast iron is a versatile tool and you'll learn how to use it to craft a variety of dishes, plus how to properly care for it from a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Home Cooking Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your home cooking to the next level in this immersive cooking class. Improve your skills in the kitchen in this chef-led cooking class. Get hands-on experience in using fresh ingredients and turning them into gourmet meals. Practice essential cooking techniques to make each dish. You'll become more empowered and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Caribbean Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get a taste of the tropics with vibrant and flavorful Caribbean dishes. Take your tastebuds on a trip to the Caribbean in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you as you get a taste of the islands. Master the art of using fresh herbs and aromatic spices to craft traditional Caribbean...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Art of Mediterranean Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the Mediterranean through flavorful dishes. Take a culinary tour of the Mediterranean in this immersive cooking class led by an expert chef. You'll learn how to transform fresh herbs and aromatic spices into dishes inspired by the coastal regions of Greece, France, Spain and Italy. Plus, practice the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Special Surf & Turf - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn new skills together as you create a gourmet meal to share. If you love dining out at your favorite steakhouse or seafood joint, why not give those favorite dishes a try in your very own home? From the fruits of both land and sea comes some of the best cooking that will maximize your skills, introduce you to...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master cast iron cookware to create an array of textures and flavors in your food. One of every chef's favorite tools, cast iron can be used in so many classic and innovative ways from searing and frying to broiling and baking. Learn how to best use this crucial piece of cookware from an expert chef while expanding...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kitchen Fundamentals
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a variety of cooking skills and techniques as you prepare a seasonal menu. Whether you are a fledgling chef or want to brush up on old skills, this class offers hands-on practice guided by a professional. Gain confidence, intuition, and valuable chef secrets that set you up for a joyous lifetime of cooking,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Taste the Tropics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to the Heart of the Caribbean Through Delicious Dishes Master the art of wielding fresh and distinctive tropical ingredients to create dishes brimming with the flavors and unique aromas of the Caribbean. Learn how to use local spices, fresh ingredients and interesting flavor combinations wherever you are in the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Essential Mediterranean
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of simplicity, expertly applied to Mediterranean dishes. Drawing inspiration from the sun-drenched countryside and the sea, Mediterranean cooking is a medley of flavors, scents and distinctive combinations. Learn to capture the region's essence by learning skills and techniques favored by the world's...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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