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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Team Building Activity
Elevated Chophouse
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Create a family style meal from scratch with your team. Treat your colleagues to a fabulous steakhouse meal with the added bonus of team bonding. Participants will learn from a real chef as they practice knife work, prepare sauces and side dishes and learn how to sear steak or make homemade pasta and fillings. The...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Comfort Food for All
$105
Team Building Activity
$105
Gather your group for an absolutely delicious homestyle meal. Take team building outside the office with this immersive cooking class focused on comfort foods. Your team will bond and gain confidence in new skills from knife work to seasoning and cooking meat and crafting something sweet. Each person does their part...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Festive Mexican Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Breakdown the process of fresh tamales, from masa to filling and more. Master the art of making fresh tamales in this cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through the techniques for creating tamales from scratch using fresh masa. Craft two flavorful fillings with savory meat and creamy cheeses topped with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Warming Winter Comfort Foods
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a session on the gourmet goodness of warm winter dishes crafted for comfort. In this immersive cooking class, craft hearty dishes that will bring you comfort in the winter. An expert chef instructor will teach you the culinary techniques to craft a flavor meal with savory meats with fresh vegetable sides. Master...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Autumn Dinner Date
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a romantic culinary journey, where you’ll prepare a cozy fall dinner with your date. Celebrate autumn flavors in this romantic cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you culinary techniques and recipes using seasonal recipes. Master a savory pork tenderloin with a sweet glaze. Learn how to get the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. In this immersive cooking class, learn how to make elevated versions of your favorite Chinese dishes. An expert chef will teach you the techniques and recipes to prepare authentic dishes. Learn how to give chicken the perfect crispy sear and master the art of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Crafting Authentic Dumplings
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your dim sum skills during an immersive cooking experience. Learn the art of creating authentic dumplings and dim sum in this engaging cooking class. You'll learn how to make savory barbecue pork and aromatic shrimp fillings. Learn how to perfectly steam your dumplings and make flavorful sauces for dipping....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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All-American Donut Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore how to craft one of America’s favorite baked goods: donuts. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the basics of preparing authentic donuts. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll create the traditional dough for both yeast and cake donuts. Afterward, you'll experience filling and glazing your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Luxurious Thanksgiving Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bring together a homemade and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. During this cooking class, you’ll discover Thanksgiving’s key flavors to cook a dinner your guests will never forget. A top-rated chef will teach you all the recipes to make this dinner an authentic holiday feast. From preparing a succulent...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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International Dumpling Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate traditional dumplings by exploring with different international flavors and ingredients. During this cooking class, you’ll create different versions of dumplings focusing on global cuisines. Begin with pierogi, dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and topped with onions and sour cream. Next, create gnudi,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Thai Cuisine for Couples
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary expedition through the fresh flavors of Thai favorites in this adventurous course. This hands-on cooking class is a culinary getaway for couples in search of delicious new ways to enjoy their together time. Explore the traditions of authentic Thai cuisine as you master Asian-Pacific methods of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Decorate Sweet Holiday Cookies
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies and macaroons with your own hands — then decorate them! Whether you're hand-forming gingerbread wreaths or gently painting sweet designs in the icing on sugar cookies, you'll have a marvelous time in this cooking class. Enjoy learning new cookie decoration techniques and take...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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