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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Chinese Comfort at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn expert tips for recreating Chinese comfort favorites in your own kitchen. This hands-on cooking class teaches all the skills and techniques you need to whip up your favorite Chinese takeout recipes from tangy hot and sour soup to savory ginger beef and scallion lo mein. Practice your knife skills while preparing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Vibrant Vietnamese Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fresh, inviting flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This immersive cooking class highlights the specialties of Vietnam from seafood-stuffed spring rolls to the nation’s signature iced coffee. Guided by the chef, you’ll work with regional ingredients while expanding your culinary skills. Practice your knife...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflé. Then, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give rustic Italian recipes a gourmet upgrade with tips from an expert chef. This immersive cooking class blends Italian comfort food with high-end technique to create a memorable menu. Learn tips for making traditional chicken piccata and infusing creamy polenta with roasted garlic. Elevate asparagus with fragrant...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Gourmet Italian Sauces
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn tips for crafting classic sauces to enhance signature Italian dishes. This hands-on cooking class focuses on traditional sauces and dressings from Italian cuisine. Follow along with the chef as you create spicy tomato-based shrimp fra diavolo with linguine and dress Caprese salad with herby pesto vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mom's Ultimate Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat Mom to the ultimate gourmet brunch this Mother's Day. Let Mom relax with a maple latte and enjoy the delicious recipes you’ll learn to make in this hands-on cooking class. Heat the skillet to make airy soufflé pancakes topped with fresh blackberries and a drizzle of lemon syrup. The chef teaches gourmet tips...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic French Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your loved one with a romantic French meal. Whisk your loved one away to a romantic meal in Paris from the heart of your kitchen in this romantic French meal cooking class. In this hands-on class, you'll get to prepare an intimate meal together under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Start with searing scallops...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cuban Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the bright, inviting flavors of traditional Cuban cuisine. An expert local chef elevates your culinary skills while showcasing classic Cuban recipes in this immersive cooking class. You’ll learn tips and techniques for marinating, grilling and improving your knife cuts as you prepare ingredients and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Modern French Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a contemporary menu that blends classic French technique with modern flair. Present a fresh take on French classics with this gourmet cooking class. An expert chef demonstrates how to properly handle steak and make flavor-enhancing sauces. You'll learn to make crisp sweet potato frites and mix shallot...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savoring the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handcraft a rustic menu of French specialties featuring staple regional ingredients. This immersive cooking class transports you to a cozy bistro in the French countryside with classic ingredients and recipes. Develop the rich, hearty flavors of French onion soup and bring a fresh touch with a Champagne-shallot...
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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.