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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Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crave Worthy Korean Bites 6 slide
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Crave Worthy Korean Bites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover simply more-ish Korean style munchies Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cooking class that reveals how to craft the best of Korean restaurant favorites. Master the art of creating delicious dumplings, perfectly pleated and bursting with savory goodness, and learn to make chewy rice cakes. A chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Create: Classic French Croissants 6 slide
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Create: Classic French Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make the creme de la creme of French breakfast pastries in this croissant class Learn how to fold and roll butter into your croissant dough to achieve the perfect lamination in this practical cooking class. A five-star chef will share their tips and tricks to help you create croissants that wouldn’t look out of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pleasant Bread Baking 6 slide
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Pleasant Bread Baking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake some rustic bread loves in this cooking class There is nothing better than a thick slice of fresh bread and in this pleasant bread baking cooking class, you will fill your kitchen with the smell of warm baking bread. A five-star chef will teach you some time-tested techniques and tips for baking two types of...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Moroccan Flavors in Fall 6 slide
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Moroccan Flavors in Fall

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover the autumnal flavors of Morocco Explore the delicious flavors of Moroccan cuisine in this engaging cooking class. Discover this exciting blend of Spanish, French, Middle Eastern and African cuisines. You’ll learn how to prepare chicken tagine, a dish named after the cone-shaped pot in which it’s cooked....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza Madness - Family Fun 6 slide
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Pizza Madness - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Go pizza crazy in this exciting cooking class. Bring the whole family to join in the festivities at this family fun pizza madness cooking class. A top-rated will guide your family through a fun class of making a pizza from scratch, starting with a foolproof dough. Get creative with your toppings and revel in your hard...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Skilled Saucier’s Showcase 6 slide
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Skilled Saucier’s Showcase

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to mix and match sauces. Sauces can make or break a meal, and in this skilled saucier's showcase cooking class, you'll master the skill of making and selecting sauces. A skilled chef will teach you some secrets behind creating a creamy hollandaise sauce with hints of saffron. Pair this delicious sauce with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Feast 6 slide
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Snug Fall Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a cozy fall feast in this cooking class This fall, make some fresh and fun dishes in this snug fall feast cooking class. Join a gourmet chef who will teach you how to make a variety of dishes that highlight the flavors of the season. Learn techniques like pan-roasting poultry and preparing a creamy and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Snug Fall Italian Cuisine 6 slide
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Snug Fall Italian Cuisine

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get cozy in the kitchen with this fall inspired cooking class Warm up your kitchen with the aromas from a freshly prepared fall meal in this snug fall Italian cooking class. A five-star chef will teach you how to work with the rich flavors of Italian cooking, starting with a perfectly seared strip steak. Try your hand...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Taste Explosion 6 slide
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South American Taste Explosion

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary flavor trip to South America in your kitchen. Deep dive into bold flavors by joining this South American taste explosion cooking class. Let the expert chef guide you on how to make a flavor-filled Peruvian salsa to top your perfectly grilled flank steak. Create sweet grilled corn and creamy cotija...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Stuffed Pasta 6 slide
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Classic Stuffed Pasta

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to stuff fresh pasta in this cooking class Nothing beats fresh pasta that is stuffed with tasty fillings and in this classic stuffed pasta cooking class, you'll get to try your hand at making them. A top-rated chef will teach you how to craft the perfect pasta dough, which you'll stuff with some delicious...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homely Fall Baking 6 slide
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Homely Fall Baking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy some homemade treats baked during this cozy cooking class Get cozy in the kitchen this fall by joining this interactive cooking class where you will fill your home with aroma of freshly baked goods. A top-rated chef will teach you the steps to making a perfect tart dough and how to cut butter in flour for light...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 
Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Seasonal Feast 6 slide
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Sensational Seasonal Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook with the season's best ingredients. Learn how to savor the flavor of the season by joining this sensational seasonal feast with a gourmet chef. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to capture the essence of seasonal produce like a grilled chicken with prosciutto and creamy fontina cheese. Cook polenta to pair...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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