Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
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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Autumn Delights: Breville Creates Cozy Feasts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get busy in the kitchen with Breville this autumn to make flavorful delights. Get busy this autumn with this autumn delights featuring Breville cooking class. Learn how to make the American classic flavors with an expert chef and your Breville appliances. Learn how The Smoking Gun from Breville can make the best...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Rich Indian Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a deep dive into the exciting world of Indian cooking in this hands-on class Learn how to master the balance of delicious textures, vibrant colors and bold flavors in this rich Indian cuisine cooking class. A five-star chef will teach you the techniques to make Indian favorites like crispy pakoras, rich and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Autumn-Inspired French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This autumn make some classic French treats from scratch Learn a new skill in this 3-hour autumn-inspired French macaron cooking class. During this interactive class, a five-star chef will guide you through the process of making two types of macarons: pecan pie and a cozy gingersnap with pumpkin-brandy buttercream. By...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect Pasta Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch In this cooking class, you’ll discover that there’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. A chef instructor will show you how to create the perfect pasta dough. Then, you’ll create flavorful fillings and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Festive Fall Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get festive in your kitchen with these cozy fall bakes. Fall baking is all about sweet and cozy flavors, which you will learn in this festive fall baking cooking class. A top-rated chef will teach you how to make sweet treats like buttermilk-glazed donuts and a cranberry-apple tartlet. By the end of the class, you...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Tuscan Surf and Turf
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A perfect blend of land and sea flavors with a Tuscan twist Explore both land and sea with this Tuscan style cooking class. Join in this immersive culinary experience and discover how combining the best of both worlds delivers the sumptuous seared steak and captures the deep flavors of creamy seafood risotto. Plus,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Mouth Watering Mediterranean Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors of the vibrant and diverse Mediterranean Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean and Levantine region in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through preparing a mouth watering menu as you learn the art of seasoning chicken with aromatic za’atar, a Middle...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Skills for a Thanksgiving Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up on your cooking skills for the upcoming Thanksgiving season. Thanksgiving is around the corner and so now is the time to start preparing by joining this Thanksgiving feast cooking class. In this skills-driven class, you will be joined by a top-rated chef who will show you how to brine and roast a juicy and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
A Perfect Dinner in Portugal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make your own Portuguese meal in this cooking class. Portuguese cooking is all about simple ingredients with bold flavors and in this cooking class, you will learn how to cook a perfect Portuguese meal. A gourmet chef will show you how to make a piri piri chicken dish with blistered Brussels sprouts and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Indian Cuisine at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make all your favorite Indian dishes Discover how easy it can be to recreate your favorite Indian restaurant dishes at home in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will introduce you to the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so uniquely delicious. You’ll learn to prepare flaky...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Delicious Steamed Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Find out how to make the delicious dim sum in this cooking class. Taste and experience the delectable flavors of China with this delicious dim sum cooking class. Learn from the experts how to make dumplings, from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. You and your classmates will learn how to make dough for...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Handmade Breads From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bake fresh breads from scratch In this cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare and bake two rustic loaves. From focaccia to baguettes, you will master time-tested and time-saving techniques to create perfect bread every time. To top things off, an expert chef will show you how to make basil oil and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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