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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Thai Summer Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a one-way ticket to flavor with this session celebrating Thai cusine. Infuse your culinary repertoire with a hint of spice at a hands-on Thai cooking class. First up, you’ll grill fresh shrimp to go with a zingy cucumber and peanut salad, before learning how to make pad Thai, a street food classic. Finally,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Focus on exploring the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on session. Add some Latin flair to your weekly menu with a South American cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll grill steak and pair with a zingy chimichurri sauce, and use masa to make traditional pupusas and a fresh salsa. End the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Discovering Southern French Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The gifts of culinary creativity and gourmet luxury are yours to explore. The South of France has delicious secrets to share, and this cooking class is your peek behind the curtain. Your devoted instructor dives in to help you assemble an exceptional gourmet meal. You'll sear succulent chicken, toss together a simple...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Home Cooked Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover some of the timeless and hearty dishes that are true Italian favorites. Boost your kitchen repertoire with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn how to cook succulent pork chops, paired with salsa verde and served with focaccia and a citrus and fennel salad that is pure sunshine. Finally, you’ll end on a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Flavors Du Jour
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Arrange a memorable Parisian dinner filled with elegant touches. Your tastebuds are your ticket to a fabulous French feast, courtesy of this thrilling hands-on cooking class. You'll have five-star instruction as you master methods for making some of France's most treasured dishes. Prepare tender crêpes filled with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Parisian Confection Perfection
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake your way to an incredible gourmet handcrafted European pastry selection. Level up your baking game with a guided cooking class featuring an array of classic Parisian bakes. Your instructor leads a session celebrating authenticity and regional character via the best creations from the patisserie tradition. From...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Destination Dining - Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine in an immersive cooking session. Whip up an Italian feast in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll learn how to make an Italian salsa verde to pair with pork chops and a citrus and fennel salad topped with ricotta salata. For dessert you’ll whip up a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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International Donut Shop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Turn your kitchen into a global bakeshop with these tasty treats. Donuts from diverse cultures become your handmade specialties thanks to this interactive cooking class. This expert-led session is a window into an world of sweet bakes you're sure to savor. Bake a trio of tasty creations that includes French beignets,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italiano Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a complete menu of traditional Italian classics. Make a complete menu of Italian inspired dishes with this fun cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make and shape fresh pasta and cook it with shrimp and tomatoes for a classic summertime dish. You’ll serve that with a seasonal salad and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Croissants For Your Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Work these classic French bakes into your home cooking regimen. With the handcrafted croissants you'll create in this in-person cooking class, your home kitchen becomes a working patisserie. Your master instructor demonstrates time-honored methods for making this French classic anytime you like. Discover how easy it...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bastille Day Banquet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the secrets to French haute cuisine in this hands-on session. Celebrate Bastille Day with a cooking class based on fine French cuisine. You’ll practice classic French techniques to make a menu of steak, basted in a herb and shallot butter, accompanied by a summer vegetable side dish. Then, end the evening...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Summer-Flavored Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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