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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Unlock Perfect Seasoning
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate your skills by mastering proper seasoning. Perfect seasoning is the key to unlocking flavor, both in savory and sweet dishes, as you’ll learn in this cooking class. Kick things off with a pepper-crusted steak, before moving onto salted caramel sauce poured over ice cream. Plus, at the end of the session,...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Seasoning Basics
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to bring out the flavor of your food through seasoning. Master the art of seasoning in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to use freshly ground salt and pepper in your cooking to help bring out the flavors and aromas. First, learn how to ground these seasonings. Then, you'll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Salt and Pepper - Essential Spices
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover why chefs prefer freshly ground salt and pepper in all their favorite recipes. Freshly ground salt and pepper are essential in any recipe, and you'll discover why in this cooking class. A five-star chef will teach you the art of creating pepper-crusted steak and salted caramel sauce. You'll take home your own...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Knife Skills Fundamentals
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Elevate your cooking with a session dedicated to knife skills. Building fundamental kitchen skills is a great way to develop your cooking confidence, and that’s exactly what you’ll do in this practical cooking class devoted to knife expertise. Led by a pro chef, you’ll learn the techniques, and get some tricks...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Mastering Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn how to master this essential kitchen skill with the help of a professional. You'll be chopping like a professional chef after this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you a cooking foundation through proper knife skills. You'll learn how to chop, slice, dice and julienne, as well as how to hold...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chop, Dice and Slice Your Recipes
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Unlock your potential in the kitchen by mastering essential knife skills in this educational class. Great chefs understand the importance of knife skills, and you'll discover why in this cooking class. Work alongside a chef instructor to master foundational knife skills while creating recipes with fresh, seasonal...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Grilling Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your grilling to the next level and get ready for summer. Master the art of perfect grilling with this cooking class and have your friends over for a feast they’ll never forget. The class kicks off with the best way to cook and glaze ribs, a grill staple, before moving on to the classic side dishes that really...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Favorites for the Summer Cookout
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your favorite dishes for cookouts all summer long. You'll be the new cookout master after this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you recipes to elevate cookout classics like coleslaw and potato salad. Plus, you'll learn how to make a homemade glaze for ribs that will have everyone coming...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Backyard Barbecue Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to a great backyard barbecue in this interactive cooking class. Summer is the perfect time for grilling; you'll learn how to do just that in this fun cooking class. A master chef will walk you through techniques for mixing classic coleslaw and potato salad and grilling fall-off-the-bone ribs with a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Ticket to Tuscan Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a gourmet getaway to the bold flavors of Tuscany. Get into the holiday spirit with a cooking class devoted to al fresco dining. In this session, you’ll be shown how to perfectly grill a chicken, infuse it with the rich flavors of lemon and rosemary and serve it alongside broccolini. Plus, you’ll end the meal...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Dining Al Fresco in Tuscany
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll feel transported to the Italian countryside while creating this meal. Explore how fresh Italian food can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the Italian techniques to craft a meal meant to be eaten outside. You'll learn how to grill a juicy lemon and rosemary chicken with a side...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Springtime Tuscan Culinary Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an al fresco Tuscan menu filled with citrus infused classics in in this class. Enjoy a cooking class that is reminiscent of a beautiful Tuscan garden. Join a master chef while crafting a unique menu ideal for al fresco dining. You'll learn grilling techniques while preparing juicy chicken infused with citrus...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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