Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.


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Tuscan Summer Feast - Date Night

$99
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$99
Bring the romance of Tuscany to your summer date night with delicious Italian flavors. If you're pining for the romantic hills of Tuscany, why bother booking flights when you could take this romantic Italian-themed cooking class? Led by a renowned chef, you and your partner will share an intimate evening together...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Jul 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Five-Star Feast - Date Night

$99
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$99
Take date night to new culinary heights as you learn to cook a five-star feast. If you and your significant other share a passion for great food, what better way to take date night up a notch than with this dedicated cooking class? In it, you'll learn to create an array of courses, including chile-crusted ribeye with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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Koreatown Kitchen: Tools and Techniques

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get hands-on with specialized equipment as you master delectable recipes from Koreatown kitchen. If you want to get the most out of your Joyce Chen original shears while mastering a host of show-stopping Korean recipes, this cooking class is for you. In in, you'll learn some to create for yourself some of Koreatown...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Jul 12th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night 5 slide
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Savor Southeast Asia - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into Southeast Asian flavors with a date-night cooking experience filled with spice and sweetness. Couples who share a passion for the myriad vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia are sure to love this dedicated cooking class. Led by a renowned chef, you and your significant other will embark on a tour of some of the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Jul 12th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Gastro Grilling 6 slide
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Gastro Grilling

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to grips with delicious new recipes for that summer cookout on the coals. Whether you have a party planned or simply want to take your grilling game to the next level, this cooking class is definitely for you. In it, you'll learn to create delicacies like charred pepper, peach and feta salad, grilled and smoked...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jul 7th at 7:00PM & other times
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Home Cooked Italian Favorites

$89
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$89
Uncover some of the timeless and hearty dishes that are true Italian favorites. Boost your kitchen repertoire with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn how to cook succulent pork chops, paired with salsa verde and served with focaccia and a citrus and fennel salad that is pure sunshine. Finally, you’ll end on a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 6 slide
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Chocolate Celebration

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give yourself a little treat, simply for the decadence of it! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the homemade chocolate treats showcased in this indulgent hands-on cooking class. It's a full-fledge fudge festival thanks to your capable instructor and their easy-to-follow lessons in gooey brownies, creamy gelato and fluffy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jul 13th at 10:00AM & other times
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A Tuscan Summer - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transport your tastebuds to Tuscany with this romantic Italian-themed culinary course. If you and your partner love Italian food, forget about booking flights and instead take this Tuscan-inspired cooking class. In it, you'll learn together how to create incredible Italian dishes, like Tuscan grilled chicken with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Jul 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fish Fry Fundamentals Chicago Cooking Class: Fish Fry Fundamentals 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fish Fry Fundamentals 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fish Fry Fundamentals 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fish Fry Fundamentals 5 slide
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Fish Fry Fundamentals

$89
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$89
Master the basics of frying flaky fish and delicious chips in a relaxed, friendly setting. In this fish-forward cooking class, you'll learn from a renowned chef how to mix the perfectly seasoned beer batter, using it to coat your fish before frying it to crispy perfection. You'll also get to sip on a refreshing Arnold...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jul 13th at 1:00PM
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A Taste of Koreatown

$99
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$99
Master your favorite Korean flavors with this exciting and equipment-focused culinary session. Learn to master iconic Korean flavors with this dedicated cooking class. Getting hands-on with delicious recipes and specialized tools like Joyce Chen Original Shears, you'll make Koreatown fried chicken with a garlic glaze,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 12th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Flavors of France Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Flavors of France 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Flavors of France 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Flavors of France 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Flavors of France 5 slide
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Traditional Flavors of France

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate Bastille Day with timeless recipes and culinary techniques rooted in French tradition. If you're hoping to spark a revolution in your own kitchen, what better way to start than with this dedicated, Bastille Day-themed cooking class? Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll cook bacon, thyme and gruyère...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jul 13th at 4:00PM & other times
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Southeast Asian Flavors — Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to master your favorite Southeast Asian cuisines with this dedicated lesson. Why book long-haul flights to enjoy your favorite Southeast Asian delicacies when you could book yourself in for this exciting cooking class? Starting off with shrimp spring rolls and an impossibly rich peanut sauce, you'll then learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 12th at 4:00PM & other times
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