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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Tantalizing Thai
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Vibrant Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Thai cuisine in a fun class. Jump into the flavorful world of Thai fare with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional Thai dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by preparing lemongrass and Thai basil vegetable stir-fry and chicken pad Thai with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cozy Winter Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get in the holiday spirit with a hands-on baking class. Sweeten up your life during the cold winter months with a festive cooking class. Learn to make bakery-quality sweets from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as mixing batter, chopping ingredients and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mac ‘n Cheese, Home Alone Style!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Indulge in a nostalgic cooking experience inspired by Home Alone with elevated comfort food classics! Step into the world of Home Alone with this epic cooking class! Begin with bite-sized pizzas using a homemade crust, red sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Then, elevate your comfort food game with creamy mac 'n cheese...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Hands-on Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in a fun environment. Discover the art of pasta making in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making blood orange hazelnut fennel salad, egg ravioli with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Experience Global Street Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook through an eclectic menu of street food from around the world in this class. Dive into the vibrant flavors of global street food with an exciting cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from around the world under the instruction of a five-star professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tour of Spanish Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the techniques behind great Spanish cuisine in a hands-on class. Explore the vast world of Spanish fare in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Prepare a Spanish feast of roasted pork loin with romesco...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Simply French Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make popular French fare in an exciting cooking class. Discover the timeless flavors of French fare in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make gourmet dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as roasting salmon, chopping fresh vegetables and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Handmade Croissants From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make the perfect croissant in a French cooking class. Dive into the famous world of French pastries in a hands-on cooking class featuring croissants. Master new skills in the kitchen while learning the ins and outs of making the perfect croissant. Learn to make savory bacon and gruyère croissants and sweet...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Triple Chocolate Macaron Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make two different types of chocolate macarons in this exciting class. Dive into a chocolate lover's dream with this hands-on chocolate macaron cooking class. Learn to make delicate French sandwich cookies from a top-notch chef in a fun environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as sifting dry...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
Discover Classic Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional Italian dishes in this exciting class. Jump into the famous flavors of Italy in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality Italian cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun environment. Start with a zesty lemon and saffron risotto followed by rosemary grilled...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.