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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Inspiring Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft an Italian meal that’s perfect for any occasion or get-together. Enjoy creating comforting Italian recipes at this engaging cooking class. Led by a five-star chef tutor, you’ll learn traditional Italian techniques to make authentic dishes from scratch including chicken piccata, polenta with roasted garlic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Cuban Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the bright, inviting flavors of traditional Cuban cuisine. An expert local chef elevates your culinary skills while showcasing classic Cuban recipes in this immersive cooking class. You’ll learn tips and techniques for marinating, grilling and improving your knife cuts as you prepare ingredients and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Modern French Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a contemporary menu that blends classic French technique with modern flair. Present a fresh take on French classics with this gourmet cooking class. An expert chef demonstrates how to properly handle steak and make flavor-enhancing sauces. You'll learn to make crisp sweet potato frites and mix shallot...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Nonna’s Favorite Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Lift the lid on iconic Italian dishes and build essential kitchen skills. Get fresh kitchen inspiration with this fascinating cooking class centered at traditional, big-hearted and big-flavored Italian dishes. Led by an expert chef, you’ll build your skills as you craft linguine with shrimp, a spring-inspired...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Savoring the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handcraft a rustic menu of French specialties featuring staple regional ingredients. This immersive cooking class transports you to a cozy bistro in the French countryside with classic ingredients and recipes. Develop the rich, hearty flavors of French onion soup and bring a fresh touch with a Champagne-shallot...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pie Crust Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the possibilities of pie crust with fun and unique creations. This hands-on cooking class will have you thinking outside of the pie pan with creative uses for pie dough. Follow along with the chef as you master basic techniques for forming the perfect dough, then transform your base into rustic galettes with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Pasta Like Mama Made It
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the incredible taste sensation of homemade pasta in this inspired and fun cooking class. In this Italian-inspired cooking class, learn to craft fresh pasta with foolproof techniques. Master rolling pappardelle, shaping plump tortellini and enhancing the flavors of each dish with seasonally fresh produce. Bid...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Modern Specialty Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Falafel Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft fragrant and flavorful vegetarian fare featuring crispy falafel and Mediterranean flair. This interactive cooking class draws inspiration from across the Mediterranean in a vibrant vegetarian menu. A world-class chef will teach you how to mix, form and fry golden, crunchy falafel to serve with Greek-inspired...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cuban Dinner Party Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a flavor-packed menu of Cuban recipes. Transport your guests to dinner in sunny Havana with this hands-on cooking class showcasing Cuban delights. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to grill pork with a zingy lime marinade, prepare tostones with a mango salsa and cook up Cuban style rice and beans. End...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Vietnamese Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the signature flavors of Vietnam with this lively menu. In this immersive cooking class, the chef teaches you to make iconic staples of Vietnamese cuisine bursting with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Fill and form shrimp spring rolls to dip into tangy peanut sauce and grill chicken scented with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tokyo Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the allure of Japanese cuisine as you handcraft an elegant menu. In this interactive cooking class, an expert chef shares elevated techniques from Japanese cuisine. You’ll practice essential methods such as searing salmon and rolling sushi, then learn tips for elevating each dish with flavorful gourmet...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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