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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Exploring Everyday Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your homemade bread with tips from an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class will elevate your bread-making with an in-depth look at the art of the loaf. Learn about the effects of yeast and proofing on the flavor and texture of your dough as you prepare classic white bread. You’ll work with different...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Amazing Antipasti
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get your meal started with an array of premium Italian appetizers. The dinner party begins with a cooking class that brings specialty starter dishes into the spotlight. Your gifted local instructor shares masterful techniques for topping your table with fried calamari, bruschetta topped with fresh olive tapenade,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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 William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Ramen How-Tos
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a heaping bowlful of unbelievable, restaurant-quality ramen. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll try your hand at creating classic ramen dishes. Instructed by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to flavor-balance your stock, prep your ingredients and perfectly cook your proteins for a steaming hot bowl of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chinese Cravings
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Chinese favorites at home that are better than your go-to takeout. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll discover restaurant-style secrets for preparing delicious Chinese classics. Warm up with hot and sour soup and mix savory batter for homemade scallion pancakes. The chef will share tips for working...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Japanese Foodie Selections
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh fare from the Asian-Pacific traditions takes center table. Expand your culinary travelog with an insightful cooking class exposing the best in Japanese fare. Indulge in a lesson led by a top local chef as you create delicious dishes like gyoza stuffed with pork and shrimp, tempura featuring fresh spring...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the signature flavors of Portugal in this vibrant menu. This immersive cooking class highlights beloved Portuguese dishes as you explore traditional ingredients and techniques. A world-class chef shows you how to season and cook piri piri chicken and fry crispy potato croquettes. Delight the senses with an...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Springtime in Paris
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add some Parisian sparkle to your next dinner with this French cuisine experience. Share a delicious Parisian meal in this fun cooking class. Learn how to whisk eggs for light and airy goat’s cheese soufflés, grill fresh asparagus, and finish the evening with flaming crêpes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sampling Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the best traditions of Spanish dining to your home table. Your dining options get a European spin when you step into this sumptuous Spanish cooking class. Dishes like succulent roasted pork loin in smoky Romesco sauce, paprika-seasoned potatoes, black olive salad and handmade olive oil ice cream become lessons...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with warm queso,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Springtime in Paris
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add some Parisian sparkle to your next dinner with this French cuisine experience. Share a delicious Parisian meal in this fun cooking class. Learn how to whisk eggs for light and airy goat’s cheese soufflés, grill fresh asparagus, and finish the evening with flaming crêpes...
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Verified Chef
Chef William 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.