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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The Best Crab Cakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You’ll be transported straight to the beach with this crab cake making experience. Dive right into the best crab cakes ever with this seafood cooking class based on New England flavors. Following the instructions of a chef tutor, you’ll sidestep through crafting the perfect crab cake, from preparing shellfish to...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chicken Dinner Sicilian Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your friends and family with this Italian inspired feast. Infuse your next dinner party with a taste of Sicilian sunshine thanks to this engaging cooking class. Working alongside a pro chef, you’ll produce a whole menu of Italian classics, beginning with Chicken Piccata served with asparagus, truffles and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Perfect Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your bakes with a puff pastry masterclass. Discover the secret to beautifully flaky puff pastry every time with this 3-hour cooking class. Led by a pastry expert, you’ll get to grips with layering butter and dough to produce a rich, crumbly base and use it to make sweet and savory dishes — decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Elegant Flower Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a spring inspired macaron masterclass. Let your inner pâtissière bloom with this 3-hour cooking class focused on beautiful flower macarons. Following the chef instructor you’ll discover the secrets to the perfect macaron, from making the batter and piping graceful floral shapes to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Seasoning Basics
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to bring out the flavor of your food through seasoning. Master the art of seasoning in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to use freshly ground salt and pepper in your cooking to help bring out the flavors and aromas. First, learn how to ground these seasonings. Then, you'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mastering Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn how to master this essential kitchen skill with the help of a professional. You'll be chopping like a professional chef after this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you a cooking foundation through proper knife skills. You'll learn how to chop, slice, dice and julienne, as well as how to hold...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Favorites for the Summer Cookout
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your favorite dishes for cookouts all summer long. You'll be the new cookout master after this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you recipes to elevate cookout classics like coleslaw and potato salad. Plus, you'll learn how to make a homemade glaze for ribs that will have everyone coming...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dining Al Fresco in Tuscany
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll feel transported to the Italian countryside while creating this meal. Explore how fresh Italian food can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the Italian techniques to craft a meal meant to be eaten outside. You'll learn how to grill a juicy lemon and rosemary chicken with a side...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chinese Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft your favorite Chinese dishes with authentic recipes. Explore Chinese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make your favorite dishes by using fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs. Learn the recipe for making hot and sour soup and the technique for crafting...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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