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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Summer Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Summer-Flavored Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Thai Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of Thailand under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Master new culinary techniques and boost your kitchen confidence with this cooking class. You'll learn how to grill shrimp and chop vegetables for a refreshing cucumber and peanut salad. Learn the basics of Thai street food classics by stir-frying...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Thai Dishes for Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of the Asian Pacific to your home table this season. Visit the delicious traditions of Thailand without leaving town in a hands-on cooking class where exotic tastes and textures abound. Your chef instructor leads easy-to-follow lessons in preparing refreshing cucumber and peanut salad, pad Thai with...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Thai Summer Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a one-way ticket to flavor with this session celebrating Thai cusine. Infuse your culinary repertoire with a hint of spice at a hands-on Thai cooking class. First up, you’ll grill fresh shrimp to go with a zingy cucumber and peanut salad, before learning how to make pad Thai, a street food classic. Finally,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Latin American Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your kitchen confidence by learning how to prepare Latin specialties. Explore new flavors and master culinary techniques with this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a chef instructor, you'll learn how to grill flank steak, prepare a fresh chimichurri sauce and form masa into authentic pupusas stuffed...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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South American Steak Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your usual steak dinner gets a tasteful upgrade thanks to these deluxe Latin dishes. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to expand your home dining options with a specialty South American-style spread. Learn expert techniques from a top chef who'll show you how to create grilled flank steak flavored with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Focus on exploring the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on session. Add some Latin flair to your weekly menu with a South American cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll grill steak and pair with a zingy chimichurri sauce, and use masa to make traditional pupusas and a fresh salsa. End the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Scratch-Made Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master new techniques and explore the vibrant flavors of Italy. Join this cooking class to discover ways to bring Italian favorites to your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to dice salsa verde, simmer pork loin chops and toss a citrus and fennel salad. Combine flour and water to make focaccia from...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italy's Finest Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You're in for a tasty adventure with this exploration of Old World cuisine. There's more to Italian cuisine than just the dishes you know and love and this interactive cooking class is a perfect introduction to some delicious alternatives. Enjoy easy-going instruction from your accomplished instructor as you prepare...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Home Cooked Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover some of the timeless and hearty dishes that are true Italian favorites. Boost your kitchen repertoire with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn how to cook succulent pork chops, paired with salsa verde and served with focaccia and a citrus and fennel salad that is pure sunshine. Finally, you’ll end on a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Colorful Italian Summer Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare favorite Italian specialties with a summer-centric twist. Discover the joys of Italian cuisine in this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, classes feature lessons on skills such as making homemade pasta dough, whisking a creamy carbonara sauce and assembling a fresh and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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