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: Romantic French Meal - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic French Meal - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic French Meal - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic French Meal - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic French Meal - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic French Meal - Date Night 6 slide
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Romantic French Meal - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your loved one with a romantic French meal. Whisk your loved one away to a romantic meal in Paris from the heart of your kitchen in this romantic French meal cooking class. In this hands-on class, you'll get to prepare an intimate meal together under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Start with searing scallops...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Harvest Delights 6 slide
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Seasonal Harvest Delights

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the season with summer-inspired culinary creations in a hands-on experience. Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful cooking class. Craft a seasonal symphony starting with a juicy flank steak topped with a zesty corn and tomatillo relish – a burst of summer in every bite. Next, create a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants 6 slide
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Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create the beautiful classic French treat, the croissant. Bring along your friends and enjoy the fun-filled crafting buttery flaky croissants cooking class. Join a classically trained chef and take a deep dive into the skills required to create beautiful, buttery savory as well as sweet croissants. In...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Flavor Fiesta 6 slide
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Summer Flavor Fiesta

$89
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$89
Spend your summer mastering seasonal cuisine in this hands-on culinary experience In this interactive cooking class, explore summer’s finest flavors with a menu of vibrant dishes. Master the art of grilling pizza with smoky cheese and zesty peppers, and crafting a salad of juicy nectarines, arugula, and creamy...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delightful Chocolate Desserts 6 slide
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Delightful Chocolate Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice making delicious and gourmet chocolate desserts. Take a deep dive into the world of chocolate in this hands-on, delightful chocolate dessert cooking class. A gourmet chef will teach you how to infuse ganache with espresso and amaretto to turn them into delectable truffles. Then, you'll dip homemade caramels...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast 6 slide
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Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how create a magical anniversary dinner inspired by classical French Cuisine. Join our fabulous chef's anniversary feast cooking class and share a fabulous meal with your loved one. Along with the professional chef, take a food-inspired journey through a decadent French-inspired menu. Layer potatoes to craft a...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Dining Extravaganza 6 slide
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Summer Dining Extravaganza

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of flavorful one-pan dining in this expert-led cooking class. Dive into a hands-on cooking class featuring a mouthwatering menu of flavorful dishes. Learn to create a balanced one-pan meal combining tender chicken with fluffy couscous. Discover the secrets to preparing fresh tomatoes, tangy pickled red...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Grill Masterclass 6 slide
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Summer Grill Masterclass

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a sizzling summer menu from grill to dessert. Elevate your summer grilling with this immersive cooking class. Learn from an expert chef to create a complete menu bursting with seasonal flavors. Master the art of grilling juicy chicken glazed with sweet apricots, vibrant seasonal veggies tossed in a tangy feta...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cooking Techniques Workshop 6 slide
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Cooking Techniques Workshop

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up on your cooking skills with this informative class. When it comes to cooking skills, learning how to properly use cast iron and pressure cookers is important and this cooking techniques workshop will teach you how. A gourmet chef will teach you two methods to creating melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Anniversary Celebration  Dinner Party 6 slide
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Anniversary Celebration Dinner Party

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the skills to create a mile-stone anniversary celebration. Impress your guests by joining this anniversary dinner party cooking class. Follow the = gourmet chef into the world of classic romantic French cuisine. Your menu to celebrate years of cooking together will feature a classic coq au vin blanc featuring...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pasta Mastery 6 slide
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Pasta Mastery

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive into the world of pasta perfection and unleash your inner Italian chef. Immerse yourself in the art of homemade pasta in this engaging cooking class experience. Learn a range of essential techniques, from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli with flavorful fillings. Enjoy...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dim Sum Specialties 6 slide
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Dim Sum Specialties

$89
Cooking Class
$89
This sharable Asian feast is a lesson in thoughtful traditional favorites. Chinese dim sum traditions are your new favorite culinary course thanks to this joyous cooking class celebrating a classic creation. Your chef instructor leads you through a lesson in authentic cuisine loved by foodies around the globe....
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 

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