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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Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Southern Fried Chicken Supper 6 slide
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Southern Fried Chicken Supper

$89
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$89
Create a fried chicken feast featuring delicious Southern traditions. If you've ever wanted to know the secrets for perfectly fried chicken, this hands-on cooking class is for you. The chef will teach you how to prepare crunchy, classic buttermilk fried chicken that’s golden and crisp on the outside and tender and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 22nd at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night 6 slide
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Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate ingredients at their peak with this high-end seasonal menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you’ll learn secrets from fine dining kitchens while elevating your culinary skills. An expert chef demonstrates tips for pan-roasting herbed chicken and introducing textures with farro and snap peas. Enhance roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 23rd at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sunny Day Sweets Chicago Cooking Class: Sunny Day Sweets 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sunny Day Sweets 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sunny Day Sweets 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sunny Day Sweets 5 slide
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Sunny Day Sweets

$89
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$89
Craft cool, creamy and comforting desserts perfect for a summer’s day. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips and techniques for upgrading your dessert repertoire with classic treats. Learn to make tres leches cake, a sweet and creamy Mexican favorite and draw inspiration from Italy with a yogurt...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 5 slide
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Quintessential French Brasserie

$89
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$89
Immerse yourself in the art of French cuisine with this menu of classic recipes. This hands-on cooking class upgrades your culinary skills with essential French techniques. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare strip steak and whisk tangy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn to fry crisp, golden frites, and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Donuts 6 slide
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Classic Donuts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Relive your childhood love as you cook up a delectable bunch of donuts. Prepare for a donut extravaganza in this Classic Donut-special cooking class! Join the class for a hands-on experience as you delve into creating sweet treats with professional guidance from the expert instructor. From Classic Glazed Donuts to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow Chicago Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Eat the Rainbow 5 slide
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Eat the Rainbow

$89
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$89
Craft a vibrant menu that looks as lovely as it tastes. This interactive cooking class blends visual artistry with elevated aromas, textures and tastes. An expert chef sharpens your skills from the fundamentals of pan sauce to upgraded presentation techniques. Enhance savory steak with rainbow peppercorns, craft a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night 6 slide
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Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your sweetheart for an exploration of Thai cuisine. This immersive cooking class whisks you away to Bangkok with signature flavors from the Thai kitchen. With tips from a world-class chef, you’ll learn to make iconic dishes from pad thai to panang curry with shrimp. The chef will show you how to perfectly steam...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Hawaiian Favorites 6 slide
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Hawaiian Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a taste of Hawaii with signature flavors from the islands. This interactive cooking class showcases classic Hawaiian dishes. Guided by the chef, you’ll upgrade essential skills such as knife handling and balancing flavors while exploring iconic recipes. Grill pineapple and mix spicy slaw to complement juicy...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 6 slide
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Fresh French Desserts

$89
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$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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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Jun 5th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 6 slide
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Delicious Dim Sum

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare to stun your guests and family with your hidden dim sum making talent. Take on this Dim Sum cooking class if you're looking to explore new cuisine. You'll learn how to form the dough, fold and pleat to form circular layers, and then steam the buns to perfection for a wholesome taste. A Chef instructor will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 6 slide
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Italian With a Rustic Touch

$89
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$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Jun 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Indian Restaurant Favorites 6 slide
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Indian Restaurant Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking repertoire by diving into the delectable Indian cuisine. Spice up your family's dinner routine as you cook some of the most popular Indian restaurant dishes in this special cooking class. Step into the world of Indian cuisine and learn to make lip-smacking Vegetable Samosas, aromatic Chana Masala,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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