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: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night 6 slide
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Tempting Thai Escape - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your sweetest someone on a romantic adventure with an evening of culinary creativity. Lovers of international cuisine will adore this date night cooking class inspired by the very best of Thai dining. You'll have a flavorful excursion without leaving the kitchen as you create pad Thai and coconut lime sorbet and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Three Must-Have Desserts 6 slide
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Three Must-Have Desserts

$89
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$89
Bake up a tasty trio of essential sweet treats to make your menu even sweeter. If your dessert tray is crying out for a sugary infusion of new flavors, this interactive cooking class is just what the chef ordered! Give yourself the gift of guided instruction while mastering methods for crafting sinful dark chocolate...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Baked Treats From Britain 6 slide
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Baked Treats From Britain

$89
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$89
Fire up the oven for a lesson in the treasured baking traditions of the region. There may not be a white tent to tuck into, but this hands-on cooking class will get you into the swing of British baking just the same. Enjoy a step-by-step session with a pro baker as you craft your own takes on sausage rolls, Victoria...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 6 slide
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Fresh French Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Donuts From Scratch 6 slide
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Donuts From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 6 slide
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Creative Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unlock Perfect Seasoning 6 slide
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Unlock Perfect Seasoning

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate your skills by mastering proper seasoning. Perfect seasoning is the key to unlocking flavor, both in savory and sweet dishes, as you’ll learn in this cooking class. Kick things off with a pepper-crusted steak, before moving onto salted caramel sauce poured over ice cream. Plus, at the end of the session,...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Fundamentals 6 slide
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Knife Skills Fundamentals

$59
Cooking Class
$59
Elevate your cooking with a session dedicated to knife skills. Building fundamental kitchen skills is a great way to develop your cooking confidence, and that’s exactly what you’ll do in this practical cooking class devoted to knife expertise. Led by a pro chef, you’ll learn the techniques, and get some tricks...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilling Essentials 6 slide
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Grilling Essentials

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your grilling to the next level and get ready for summer. Master the art of perfect grilling with this cooking class and have your friends over for a feast they’ll never forget. The class kicks off with the best way to cook and glaze ribs, a grill staple, before moving on to the classic side dishes that really...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Ticket to Tuscan Flavors 6 slide
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Ticket to Tuscan Flavors

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a gourmet getaway to the bold flavors of Tuscany. Get into the holiday spirit with a cooking class devoted to al fresco dining. In this session, you’ll be shown how to perfectly grill a chicken, infuse it with the rich flavors of lemon and rosemary and serve it alongside broccolini. Plus, you’ll end the meal...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 
Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites 6 slide
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Chinese Takeout Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Put your own spin on classic Chinese fare in this insightful class. Embark on a culinary journey through the bold tastes of China with this informative and engaging cooking class. Led by a pro chef, you’ll uncover some of the tips and techniques used in Chinese cookery and use them to create some quintessential...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 
Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Thai Essentials 6 slide
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Tasty Thai Essentials

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate Thai dishes at home with this informative cooking class. Take your tastebuds on a tour through the unique flavors of Thailand with this enlightening cooking class. Join an experienced chef instructor to be taken step-by-step through some classics of Thai cuisine, from crispy fried shrimp and delicately spiced...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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