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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Discover Filled Pasta

$119
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$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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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Feb 16th at 1:00PM
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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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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Feb 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Tastes of Italian Comfort Food

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional Italian fare in this exciting class. Explore the vast world of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a fresh arugula salad topped with lemon-parmesan dressing. Next, prepare...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Feb 18th at 4:00PM & other times
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An Intriguing French Meal

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master French cooking in a hands-on class. Dive into the illustrious world of French cuisine in a refined cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start by preparing a salade verte with a French vinaigrette. Next, prepare succulent steak...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Feb 19th at 4:00PM & other times
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Valentine's

Crafting French Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh French croissants in this hands-on cooking class. Master the art of making the perfect croissant in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make flaky, buttery croissants from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making savory bacon and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 5th at 9:00AM & other times
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Explore Tastes of Italy

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic Italian dishes in this fun class. Explore the fresh flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by preparing rosemary grilled chicken with lemon saffron risotto and roasted garlic-lemon...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Valentine's

Steakhouse Sweethearts - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make classic steakhouse cuisine in this hands-on class. Sweep your date off their feet in this romantic cooking class for two. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun learning environment. Start with rosé, butter-glazed radishes with fresh herbs. Next, prepare...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Feb 20th at 7:00PM
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Explore Chinese Cooking - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to make authentic Chinese cuisine in a family-friendly class. Jump into the delicious flavors of China with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make sweet and savory dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment that is fun for the whole family. Prepare vegetable lo mein and chicken and...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Feb 23rd at 1:00PM
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Discover Handmade Bread

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make rustic bread from scratch in an engaging class. Discover the art of breadmaking in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh bread from a five-star professional chef in an exciting environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making hearty roasted vegetable focaccia and crusty, rustic ciabatta...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Feb 6th at 10:00AM & other times
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Savor New Orleans

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic New Orleans cuisine in an exciting class. Dive into the flavorful world of New Orleans fare with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Start with crispy popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Feb 6th at 1:00PM & other times
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Vibrant Flavors of New Orleans Cuisine

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic dishes from New Orleans in a hands-on class. Jump into the famous flavors of New Orleans in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a crispy appetizer of popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Feb 24th at 4:00PM
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Favorite Flavors of the French Bistro

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic French dishes in a hands-on class. Dive into the famous flavors of French cuisine in an exciting cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start by preparing French onion soup followed by pan-roasted chicken with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Feb 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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