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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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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Freshly Baked Rustic Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Smell the aroma of freshly baked bread loaves coming right out of the oven. Come explore the world of gourmet rustic breads and learn to make your own in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the basics of crafting bread dough that performs to your expectations every time. Then, put your newfound knowledge to use as you...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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From-Scratch Pasta Feast
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Handcrafted pasta paired with a delightful selection of sides creates a truly magnificent Italian menu. Satisfy your craving for homemade Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class that empowers you to create it yourself! With Chef Jason and his skilled team guiding you, you'll conjure up Old World magic in no...
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Chef Jason or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lake View East)
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Classic Asian Specialties
$119
Cooking Class
$119
A trio of Chinese take-out classics becomes a handmade feast you can prepare on your own. Elevate your take-out favorites with gourmet flair in this interactive cooking class! Led by Chef Jason and his talented team, this session invites cooks of all skill levels to dive into the art of creating authentic Chinese...
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Chef Jason or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lake View East)
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Team Building Activity
Decadent Steakhouse Dinner
$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Cook a meal with your team that’s fit for the most luxurious steakhouse. You’ll feel like you’re dining in a luxury steakhouse during this hands-on team building cooking class. Allow an expert chef instructor to guide your team through a four-course menu of decadent recipes. Learn essential culinary techniques...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Creative Gourmet Fare
$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Discover new culinary techniques and bond with your team while creating new dishes. Elevate your culinary skills and bond with your team in this engaging team building cooking class. Learn chef-approved techniques and gourmet recipes from a world-class chef. Break into groups to work through a menu of vibrant dishes,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Modern Southern Homestyle
$105
Team Building Activity
$105
Craft classic homestyle Southern food with a modern flair. Soul-nourishing, hearty and flavorful are only a few ways to describe the menu of this hands-on team building cooking class. A chef instructor will teach your team essential techniques and modernized recipes for classic Southern comfort food. Learn how to fry...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Stunning Culinary Creations
$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Plan an immersive team building activity where everyone creates a hearty meal together. Bring your team together and share memorable moments as you handcraft culinary creations side by side. This team building cooking class involves collaborating on a home-cooked meal that may feature handmade pasta for an Italian...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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A Taste of Anglo-Indian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the best-kept secrets of the flourishing Anglo-Indian food culture. Explore the history and delicate flavors of Anglo-Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Rakhi will guide you on your journey of crafting traditional dishes with vibrant colors and savory Indian spices.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Traditional Italian Pasta Making
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make fresh, handmade pasta for a traditional menu inspired by Italian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Alex will guide you as you practice the foundational techniques of traditional pasta making. Using regional ingredients, you'll learn how to compose a vibrant menu of Italian classics....
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Verified Chef
Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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