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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Homemade Pasta Trio
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the secret to incredible homemade pasta, plus a take-home pasta kit. Join us for the most authentic pasta experience outside of Italy-- a chef led cooking class. The right ratios of simple ingredients like flour and eggs can become the most tender, chewy noodles you've ever eaten. Whip up a couple of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Artisanal Pasta Delights
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make different varieties of pasta using expert techniques. Travel to Italy with your palate during this hands-on cooking class. With the guidance of an expert chef, you'll discover timeless recipes that make pasta a crowd-pleasing meal. You'll learn how to make handmade pasta dough and transform it into...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Cajun Meets Creole
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from the best with a New Orleans style cooking lesson. Delight in the delicacies of New Orleans famous culinary scene, courtesy of this chef-led cooking class. Discover the vibrant flavors and unique influences from around the world that set the cuisine apart. Utilize traditional techniques and specialty...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Essence of New Orleans Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the heart and soul of New Orleans cuisine during this engaging culinary experience. During this cooking class, you'll dive into the world of New Orleans gastronomy. Known for its rich blend of creole and cajun flavors, expand your cooking repertoire by learning signature New Orleans recipes made with unique...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Taste of the Northwest
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform abundant seasonal produce and local meat into a celebratory meal of nature's bounty. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest with this immersive cooking class. Lush forests and icy waters produce a variety of vibrant and flavorful ingredients for a hearty meal. Discover the best methods...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Authentic Northwest Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the essence of the Great Northwest with authentic flavors, regional specialties and culinary excellence. Join an engaging cooking class inspired by the best flavors of the Pacific Northwest. An expert chef will be your guide, teaching you a variety of meals made with fresh and regional ingredients. From...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Gourmet Date Night Dishes - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform ingredients into a gourmet surf and turf meal. Elevate your weekly date night with gourmet dishes from the land and sea in this romantic cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to transform fresh ingredients into romantic dishes for two. Plus, learn essential cooking techniques that you can use in...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
The Basics of Cast Iron
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your cooking with the help of cast iron cookware. Master the arm of using cast iron like a professional chef in this immersive cooking class. Cast iron is a versatile tool and you'll learn how to use it to craft a variety of dishes, plus how to properly care for it from a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Home Cooking Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take your home cooking to the next level in this immersive cooking class. Improve your skills in the kitchen in this chef-led cooking class. Get hands-on experience in using fresh ingredients and turning them into gourmet meals. Practice essential cooking techniques to make each dish. You'll become more empowered and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Caribbean Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get a taste of the tropics with vibrant and flavorful Caribbean dishes. Take your tastebuds on a trip to the Caribbean in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you as you get a taste of the islands. Master the art of using fresh herbs and aromatic spices to craft traditional Caribbean...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
The Art of Mediterranean Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the Mediterranean through flavorful dishes. Take a culinary tour of the Mediterranean in this immersive cooking class led by an expert chef. You'll learn how to transform fresh herbs and aromatic spices into dishes inspired by the coastal regions of Greece, France, Spain and Italy. Plus, practice the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Special Surf & Turf - Date Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn new skills together as you create a gourmet meal to share. If you love dining out at your favorite steakhouse or seafood joint, why not give those favorite dishes a try in your very own home? From the fruits of both land and sea comes some of the best cooking that will maximize your skills, introduce you to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.