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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Classic Dinner in France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the flavors of classic French bistro fare and enhance your culinary skills. Discover the art of fine French cuisine at an interactive cooking class. You’ll pick up key kitchen skills as you sear steak and prepare a flambéed brandy and mustard sauce and make side dishes of truffled pommes Dauphine and salade...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Rustic Breads From Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secrets to making different types of bread from around the globe at a baking masterclass. There’s nothing better than slicing into a fresh crusty loaf that you’ve made yourself and this bread-making cooking class can show you how. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making dough from scratch and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tour of Spanish Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the techniques behind great Spanish cuisine in a hands-on class. Explore the vast world of Spanish fare in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Prepare a Spanish feast of roasted pork loin with romesco...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Explore Chinese Fare - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to make classic Chinese cuisine with the whole family. Make family bonding delicious with a hands-on cooking class inspired by Chinese flavors. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging, family-friendly environment. Prepare vegetable lo mein and chicken and chive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Spanish Fiesta Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Go on a culinary adventure through the diverse tastes of Spain. In this interactive cooking class, you won’t need a passport to travel through Spain’s most iconic dishes. Instead, you’ll follow along with the chef tutor as they show you how to prepare pork loin with a Mediterranean romesco sauce, Brussels...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Valentine's
Steakhouse Sweethearts - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make classic steakhouse cuisine in this hands-on class. Sweep your date off their feet in this romantic cooking class for two. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun learning environment. Start with rosé, butter-glazed radishes with fresh herbs. Next, prepare...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savor New Orleans
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic New Orleans cuisine in an exciting class. Dive into the flavorful world of New Orleans fare with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Start with crispy popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Caribbean Culinary Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Caribbean food in this engaging class. Dive into the vibrant world of Caribbean fare with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start with crispy tostones with creamy garlic mojo dipping sauce....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Chinese Cooking - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to make authentic Chinese cuisine in a family-friendly class. Jump into the delicious flavors of China with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make sweet and savory dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment that is fun for the whole family. Prepare vegetable lo mein and chicken and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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