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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Mardi Gras Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate iconic dishes from the heart of New Orleans. Discover the unique culinary influences of The Big Easy at an interactive cooking class with a pro chef. Following the chef’s lead, you’ll make popcorn shrimp with Bloody Mary aioli for dipping plus chicken and sausage gumbo with dirty rice. Finally, indulge in...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Seafood Defined
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Dive into the rich tradition of Italian coastal fare in an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef while cooking a multi-course menu. Start with steamed white wine and garlic mussels...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Vibrant Flavors of New Orleans Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic dishes from New Orleans in a hands-on class. Jump into the famous flavors of New Orleans in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a crispy appetizer of popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Culinary Caribbean Journey
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get fresh kitchen inspiration as you explore Caribbean cuisine. Savor fresh ingredients and striking flavors from the heart of the Caribbean at a colorful cooking class. Start by prepping tostones (double-fried plantain slices) with a creamy garlic mojo sauce on the side for dipping. Then move on to jerk chicken with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Italian Comfort Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make hearty dishes inspired by Italian cooking. Explore the vast world of Italian comfort food in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic Italian dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a fresh arugula salad with lemon-parmesan dressing followed by chicken...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Tasty Caribbean Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Caribbean food in this fun and engaging class. Explore the island flavors of the Caribbean with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional dishes from a five-star professional chef. Start by preparing tostones with creamy garlic mojo sauce. Next, prepare spicy jerk chicken with...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Feast of Italian Seafood
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the delicious simplicity of fresh seafood. Get hands-on at a bellisimo cooking class of Italian coastal delights. Focussing on fresh fruit de mer, this session will teach you how to prepare mussels with white wine, garlic and herbs plus a sweet pea ravioli with basil and mint pesto and crispy prosciutto....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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A Balanced Breakfast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the delicate balance of savory and sweet in these fun breakfast recipes. In this flavor-focused cooking class, you'll practice essential methods and modern techniques while crafting playful recipes to start the day. The chef shares tips for elevating breakfast staples like bacon and eggs. From an oversized...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Epic French Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic French pastries in an interactive class. Dive into the popular world of French pastries in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make delicate desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging and fun environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing Fluer del Sel caramels,...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Let Them Eat Cake for Breakfast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become a breakfast person by learning to make the best breakfast in this cooking class. Become a morning person by taking a let them eat cake for breakfast cooking class. Learn to take your breakfast meals to new heights by following the instructions of a top-rated chef in making unique morning meals. Start by making...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Szechuan Specials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make signature spicy, saucy dishes from southwest China. This cooking class will have the kitchen sizzling as you explore bold Szechuan recipes with guidance from an expert chef. You'll practice folding savory pork wontons doused in tongue-tingling chili oil and prepare noodles with rich, nutty Dan Dan sauce....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Brunch Bonanza
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make a gourmet breakfast in an engaging environment. Make your mornings delicious with a hands-on cooking class featuring breakfast specials. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star chef in a fun learning atmosphere. Master new skills in the kitchen while crafting delicate cloud egg nests,...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.