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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Artisanal Pasta Delights
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make different varieties of pasta using expert techniques. Travel to Italy with your palate during this hands-on cooking class. With the guidance of an expert chef, you'll discover timeless recipes that make pasta a crowd-pleasing meal. You'll learn how to make handmade pasta dough and transform it into...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cajun Meets Creole
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from the best with a New Orleans style cooking lesson. Delight in the delicacies of New Orleans famous culinary scene, courtesy of this chef-led cooking class. Discover the vibrant flavors and unique influences from around the world that set the cuisine apart. Utilize traditional techniques and specialty...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Essence of New Orleans Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the heart and soul of New Orleans cuisine during this engaging culinary experience. During this cooking class, you'll dive into the world of New Orleans gastronomy. Known for its rich blend of creole and cajun flavors, expand your cooking repertoire by learning signature New Orleans recipes made with unique...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Taste of the Northwest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform abundant seasonal produce and local meat into a celebratory meal of nature's bounty. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest with this immersive cooking class. Lush forests and icy waters produce a variety of vibrant and flavorful ingredients for a hearty meal. Discover the best methods...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta Trio + Pasta Tool Kit
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Take pasta night to the next level with authentic techniques. If you've ever wanted to prepare your own scratch-made pasta, this cooking class will help you get started. You'll learn how to mix dough to make popular pasta shapes while using fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and savory sauces. Take home a Pasta Tool...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Authentic Northwest Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the essence of the Great Northwest with authentic flavors, regional specialties and culinary excellence. Join an engaging cooking class inspired by the best flavors of the Pacific Northwest. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you a variety of meals made with fresh and regional ingredients. From...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Big Easy Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the flavors of traditional New Orleans cuisine. Join experienced chefs for cooking classes designed to bring success to the home kitchen. Learn traditional culinary techniques, ingredient sourcing, cutting skills and kitchen safety while preparing authentic entrées, appetizers, savory sides, decadent...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pacific Northwest Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fresh ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. Join an esteemed chef for cooking classes featuring fresh seafood and organic produce. Learn how to properly slice, dice, chop and mince fruit, vegetables and meat to create authentic dishes bursting with flavor. Develop techniques for sautéeing, grilling and...
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Chef Jesse 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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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Steakhouse Sensations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Swap the dinner reservation for an elegant menu made from scratch In this gourmet cooking class, a talented chef instructor will teach you essential culinary skills that you can use to elevate your home cooking into a restaurant-quality experience. You’ll learn methods to enhance any dish from intensifying flavors...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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