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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Three Must-Have Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake up a tasty trio of essential sweet treats to make your menu even sweeter. If your dessert tray is crying out for a sugary infusion of new flavors, this interactive cooking class is just what the chef ordered! Give yourself the gift of guided instruction while mastering methods for crafting sinful dark chocolate...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
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
From the New England Coast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary trip to the New England coast. Explore the flavors of coastal New England in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make traditional crab cakes from scratch. You'll learn the proper way to handle shellfish and techniques to pan-fry it until golden brown. Plus, pair a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Baked Treats From Britain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the oven for a lesson in the treasured baking traditions of the region. There may not be a white tent to tuck into, but this hands-on cooking class will get you into the swing of British baking just the same. Enjoy a step-by-step session with a pro baker as you craft your own takes on sausage rolls, Victoria...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Dinner in Sicily
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn techniques straight from Sicily to craft a savory meal. You'll feel transported to Italy in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make a savory chicken piccata using an authentic recipe. Plus, learn how to work with truffles to create an asparagus side. Plus, practice your dessert...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh French Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the art of making puff pastry for delectable desserts. You'll learn how to make puff pastry like a professional in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to whip up the dough from scratch, plus how to laminate it for a rich and flaky texture. You'll make a mille-feuille with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Springtime Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft beautiful and delicious macarons inspired by springtime. You'll learn how to make macarons from scratch in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make flower-shaped macrons with springtime flavors. You'll make lemon and white chocolate and strawberry macarons by whipping up a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Unlock Perfect Seasoning
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate your skills by mastering proper seasoning. Perfect seasoning is the key to unlocking flavor, both in savory and sweet dishes, as you’ll learn in this cooking class. Kick things off with a pepper-crusted steak, before moving onto salted caramel sauce poured over ice cream. Plus, at the end of the session,...
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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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