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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Valentine's
Savor in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make date night unforgettable with a hands-on French cooking class. Sweep your date off their feet with a one-of-a-kind date night cooking class. Learn to cook restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a winter green salad topped with candied bacon and blue...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Citrus Macarons From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make citrus macarons in this hands-on cooking class. Dive into the sweet world of macarons in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make delicate sandwich cookies from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen like piping while creating chocolate orange...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Valentine's
Flavors of Wine Country Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic dishes inspired by wine country. Jump into the delectable flavors of wine country in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start with a refreshing baby spinach and roasted beets salad topped with goat...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savor Italian Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Italian sweets in an exciting class. Explore the rich world of Italian desserts in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing cannolis with ricotta and orange zest,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian Dessert Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic sweet treats from Italy. Explore the famous world of Italian desserts with this hands-on cooking class. Learn the tips and tricks behind making the perfect Italian treat while under the instruction of a five-star professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while making three different...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Seafood Defined
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Dive into the rich tradition of Italian coastal fare in an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef while cooking a multi-course menu. Start with steamed white wine and garlic mussels...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Famous Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Thai cuisine in a hands-on class. Discover the complex world of Thai cuisine in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with fragrant lemongrass and Thai basil vegetable stir-fry, followed by a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Valentine's
Mastering Macarons From France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make delicate French cookies in this hands-on class. Discover the famous flavors of French macarons in this delicious cooking class. Learn to make delicate sandwich cookies from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making chocolate-dipped strawberry...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Making Pasta 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Italian pasta in this hands-on class. Jump into the fresh flavors of Italian pasta in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by preparing a blood orange and hazelnut fennel salad followed by egg ravioli with truffle...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Discover Filled Pasta
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn to make fresh pasta in this hands-on cooking class. Jump into the tasty world of filled pasta in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta stuffed with savory fillings from a five-star professional chef. Start by preparing a roasted winter squash salad followed by artichoke mezzaluna with lemon...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavorful Tour of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh Spanish cuisine in a hands-on class. Jump into the vibrant flavors of Spanish cooking in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start by preparing roasted pork loin with romesco sauce and a side of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.