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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A Summer Grill Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This summer prepare a grilled meal Summer is in full swing and so now is the time to join a summer grill menu cooking class. Join a top-rated chef who will teach you how to grill some tender pork chops, which you'll serve with bacon-infused chutney. Pair your chops with fluffy mashed sweet potatoes and flambé...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Exciting Flavors Of Asia
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn about the world of Asian flavours and cooking styles. Step out of your cooking comfort zone and take part in this exciting flavors of Asia cooking class. Join a top-rated chef and master the techniques of Asian cooking to open up your culinary world. Learn the secrets of adding umami-packed sauces to perfectly...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fantastic Macarons for Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add seasonal magic to your dessert tray with these French classics. This unique creation from the bakery traditions of Paris becomes a cooking class that captures the spirit of the autumn season. With your exceptional baking coach guiding you, you'll use a piping bag to create flawless meringue shells in soothing fall...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bold Flavors of Asia
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the bold flavors of Asian cuisine Learn how to master your favorite Asian dishes in this bold flavors of Asian cooking class. A gourmet chef will teach you some master techniques like sautéing succulent shrimp in a rich and umami-packed sauce and preparing some spicy kimchi to go with rice and vegetables. For...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fine French Bistro Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook like the French in this bistro cooking class French cooking is about techniques and this fine French bistro cooking class will teach you some must-know cooking techniques. Your five-star will show you how to prepare a herb sauce to go with your cooked chicken. To go alongside your chicken, you will chop up a...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Anniversary Dinner With the Chef
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You're invited to join in on a deliciously momentous occasion. Gather in the kitchen for a festive cooking class that celebrates over 50 years of gourmet excellence. You'll prepare a representative meal that uses all of your culinary talent, featuring steak au poivre seared to perfection accompanied by the crispy...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Vibrant French Bistro Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook like the French in this cooking class. Learn how to cook like the French by joining this vibrant French bistro meal cooking class led by a top-rated chef. You and your classmates will learn how to cook a tender and juicy chicken with a light herbaceous sauce. Pair your chicken with a French salad made up of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cozy Fall Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This fall, get cozy in the kitchen. This early fall, you'll learn some essential grilling, baking and sautéing skills by joining our cozy fall cuisine cooking class. A top-rated chef will teach you how to make a bright basil and zesty orange gremolata to marinate your steak which you will get to sear. Next, you'll...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh From The Field
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform a bushel of farmers market finds into a phenomenal feast. There's a harvest of hearty eating waiting for you in a cooking class that elevates humble ingredients from the garden and field. This expert led session is a study in wholesome flavor, from the juicy steak topped with vibrant mint pesto to the zesty...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Cozy Fall Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cozy up this fall with some warm cooking Warm up this early fall by learning some new dishes in this cozy fall flavors cooking class. You and other like-minded classmates will be taught by a gourmet chef how to prepare some meals using techniques like grilling, baking and sautéing. First, you'll marinate steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Culinary Classics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Improve your date night and enjoy an evening creating food together. Bring your special someone and join this date night culinary classics cooking class. A gourmet chef will guide you around crafting a restaurant-quality menu together. Using the best ingredients you will learn how to master the skill of turning a pork...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Specialties From South America
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The dishes you'll create in this session sizzle with incredible Latin flavor. Head for new territory in the kitchen with a cooking class that adds South American spirit to your home dining options. Your skilled instructor helps you craft a menu featuring succulent flank steak, roasted street corn topped with cotija...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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