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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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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A Tasty Caribbean Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Caribbean food in this fun and engaging class. Explore the island flavors of the Caribbean with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional dishes from a five-star professional chef. Start by preparing tostones with creamy garlic mojo sauce. Next, prepare spicy jerk chicken with...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Feb 25th at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicate French Desserts 6 slide
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Delicate French Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make perfect pastries in this hands-on class. Explore the elegant world of French pastries in this interactive cooking class. Learn to make authentic desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging learning environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making Fleur de Sel caramels,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Feb 7th at 10:00AM & other times
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A French Occasion - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your partners heart flutter with a romantic cooking class. Set your love life on fire with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make upscale French cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while having a blast with your partner. Prepare a decadent meal...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
4.5
39 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Mar 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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Winter Time in France

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make seasonal French cuisine in this hands-on class. Explore the hearty flavors of French fare in the wintertime with this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a fresh arugula and fennel salad with toasted walnut...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Feb 7th at 1:00PM & other times
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Valentine's

Couples French Romance - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make authentic French cuisine in this date night class. Shake up date night with this one-of-a-kind cooking class for two. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun and flirty environment. Prepare a winter green salad with candied bacon and blue cheese followed by a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Feb 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Homemade Citrus Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make professional French macarons in a hands-on class. Jump into the flavorful world of French macarons in an 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 such as piping while preparing chocolate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Feb 8th at 9:00AM & other times
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Discover Filled Pasta Flavors

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make filled pasta from scratch in a hands-on cooking class. Explore the world of fresh pasta stuffed with savory filling in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make homemade filled pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by preparing roasted winter squash salad with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Feb 10th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Savor Wine Country Cuisine 6 slide
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Savor Wine Country Cuisine

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic fare inspired by wine country. Explore the famous flavors of wine country in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make elegant cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a baby spinach and roasted beets salad topped with goat cheese and hazelnut vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 12th at 4:00PM & other times
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Valentine's

Fruity French Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fruit-flavored macarons in this hands-on cooking class. Explore the tasty world of French macarons in this sweet cooking class., Learn to make petite sandwich cookies from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen like piping, while making chocolate-dipped...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Feb 14th at 9:00AM & other times
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Mastering Hearty Filled Pasta

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Discover the art of making fresh pasta from a professional chef. Jump into the tasty flavors of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic pasta and fillings from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Start with a roasted winter squash salad with hazelnuts and maple vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Feb 16th at 1:00PM
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Classic Italian Comfort Food

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make hearty dishes inspired by Italian cooking. Explore the vast world of Italian comfort food in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic Italian dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a fresh arugula salad with lemon-parmesan dressing followed by chicken...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
50 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Feb 18th at 4:00PM & other times
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