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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Thailand's Delicate Culinary Balance
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thai food is easy to prepare with the tips you'll learn in this cooking class. In this cooking class, learn to craft restaurant-style Thai dishes at home. A master chef will teach you the art of balancing flavors, frying crisp shrimp, and simmering green curry sauce. Each dish is flavorful, loaded with healthy, fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflé. Then, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Vibrant Vietnamese Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fresh, inviting flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This immersive cooking class highlights the specialties of Vietnam from seafood-stuffed spring rolls to the nation’s signature iced coffee. Guided by the chef, you’ll work with regional ingredients while expanding your culinary skills. Practice your knife...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Spring Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a spring in your step with this seasonal date night session. Celebrate the arrival of spring with this hands-on cooking class that’s perfect for couples. Guided by an expert chef, you and your partner will practice kitchen techniques as you roast herby chicken and make sides of farro with sugar snap peas and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Rustic Italian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give rustic Italian recipes a gourmet upgrade with tips from an expert chef. This immersive cooking class blends Italian comfort food with high-end technique to create a memorable menu. Learn tips for making traditional chicken piccata and infusing creamy polenta with roasted garlic. Elevate asparagus with fragrant...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chinese Favorites Made Easy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own takeout favorites by attending this Chinese skills session. Enjoy an introduction to the fantastic flavors of Chinese cooking in this immersive cooking class. You’ll master various techniques and discover authentic Chinese cookery skills as you create a menu of hot and sour soup, light scallion...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Gourmet Italian Sauces
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn tips for crafting classic sauces to enhance signature Italian dishes. This hands-on cooking class focuses on traditional sauces and dressings from Italian cuisine. Follow along with the chef as you create spicy tomato-based shrimp fra diavolo with linguine and dress Caprese salad with herby pesto vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mom's Ultimate Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat Mom to the ultimate gourmet brunch this Mother's Day. Let Mom relax with a maple latte and enjoy the delicious recipes you’ll learn to make in this hands-on cooking class. Heat the skillet to make airy soufflé pancakes topped with fresh blackberries and a drizzle of lemon syrup. The chef teaches gourmet tips...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Dinner the French Way
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a French-style dinner in this inspired and interactive culinary session. A night at a Paris bistro may be out of budget, so spend an evening in this cooking class instead. You’ll work alongside a five-star chef to bring the flavors of France home as you prepare a delicious meal, including grilled asparagus,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic French Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your loved one with a romantic French meal. Whisk your loved one away to a romantic meal in Paris from the heart of your kitchen in this romantic French meal cooking class. In this hands-on class, you'll get to prepare an intimate meal together under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Start with searing scallops...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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