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: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking 6 slide
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Wonders of Cast Iron Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master cast iron cookware to create an array of textures and flavors in your food. One of every chef's favorite tools, cast iron can be used in so many classic and innovative ways from searing and frying to broiling and baking. Learn how to best use this crucial piece of cookware from an expert chef while expanding...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals 6 slide
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Kitchen Fundamentals

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master a variety of cooking skills and techniques as you prepare a seasonal menu. Whether you are a fledgling chef or want to brush up on old skills, this class offers hands-on practice guided by a professional. Gain confidence, intuition, and valuable chef secrets that set you up for a joyous lifetime of cooking,...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Taste the Tropics 6 slide
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Taste the Tropics

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to the Heart of the Caribbean Through Delicious Dishes Master the art of wielding fresh and distinctive tropical ingredients to create dishes brimming with the flavors and unique aromas of the Caribbean. Learn how to use local spices, fresh ingredients and interesting flavor combinations wherever you are in the...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Mediterranean 6 slide
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Essential Mediterranean

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of simplicity, expertly applied to Mediterranean dishes. Drawing inspiration from the sun-drenched countryside and the sea, Mediterranean cooking is a medley of flavors, scents and distinctive combinations. Learn to capture the region's essence by learning skills and techniques favored by the world's...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tamales for the Holidays 6 slide
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Tamales for the Holidays

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get your holiday cooking all wrapped up with these traditional Latin creations. This hands-on tamale cooking class turns your festive celebration into an international affair. You'll fill real corn husks with fresh masa before adding shredded pork and green sauce for a meat-lovers classic. Then, create a corn and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes 6 slide
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Winter Comfort Food Classic Dishes

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Comfort food is on the menu for you to prepare in this inspiring cooking class. You are cordially invited to learn the techniques and steps necessary to bring winter comfort food to your family's dinner table. In this class, learn to prepare a variety of warm and savory dishes, guaranteed to keep the winter blues...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Autumn Menu 6 slide
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Romantic Autumn Menu

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience a savory culinary journey with your significant other in this cooking class. Discover the joy of the autumn harvest and organic local ingredients. A gourmet chef shares tips and techniques for preparing fresh and fragrant recipes you can re-create later in your own kitchen. Learn how to roast and glaze a...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics 6 slide
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Tenderloin and Other Comfort Food Classics

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare comfort food classics including herb-infused tenderloin and creamy potatoes in this hands-on cooking class. Prepare a Sunday classic like a pro. Create popular comfort foods under the guidance of an experienced chef. First, bake a scrumptious tenderloin, coated in fresh herbs and served with creamy...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night 6 slide
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Distinctive Dim Sum Dishes - Date Night

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Lovers of authentic Chinese dishes will love crafting their own dim sum spread. Add Asian classics to your cookbook with this delightful dim sum cooking class. Your chef instructor has a world of culinary secrets to share, including traditional methods for making steamed buns filled with savory delights, stuffed...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Dynamite Donuts 6 slide
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Dynamite Donuts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
This trio of tasty bakeshop favorites is destined to sweeten up your morning. Save yourself a trip to the bakery and make your own handcrafted donut selections in this interactive cooking class. You'll craft classic doughs filled with custard for a classic Boston Cream Pie and topped with a sweet glaze for an...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties 6 slide
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Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties

$89
Cooking Class
$89
This exploration of traditional Thai cooking makes a perfect date night activity. Share a sumptuous lesson in authentic Thai cooking with your favorite kitchen companion in this date night cooking class. Your instructor plays host to a session where you'll create dishes like spring rolls, pad Thai, and coconut crème...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.5
33 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Stylish Roast Supper 6 slide
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Stylish Roast Supper

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add new flavor to familiar favorites with a few tasty tricks. Traditional Sunday dinner becomes an elegant affair in this hands-on cooking class. Learn thoughtful touches that refresh an array of dishes you know and love. Your exceptional instructor demonstrates how easy it is to take a simple spread to new heights of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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