French Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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If there’s anything the French adore it’s a remarkable meal. French cuisine serves as a focal point to its culture and socialization. Expert chefs, versed in authentic French cuisine, are bringing the flair and fabulous styles of France to Downtown Chicago for French cooking classes. You’ll learn about the culture of France and how to create staples like beef bourguignon, crêpes, ratatouille and more. Enjoy the classic European flare of France in Downtown Chicago with a cooking class.


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Fresh French Flavors

$89
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$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
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, May 6th at 4:00PM & other times
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Romantic French Meal - Date Night

$99
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$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
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, May 11th at 4:00PM & other times
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Trés Bien Steak

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the techniques to perfectly cooked steak, haute cuisine style. Immerse yourself in this French cuisine cooking class focussing on délicieux steak. Following the lead of the chef instructor, you’ll prepare a pan-seared fillet smothered in herb and shallot butter and make a light and fresh ratatouille to go...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, May 12th at 7:00PM & other times
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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
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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Modern French Menu

$89
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$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
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, May 13th at 4:00PM
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Modern Specialty Croissants

$89
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$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 9:00AM & other times
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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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An Evening in Paris - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night an evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 11th at 4:00PM & other times
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French Steak Dinner

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook steak with a distinctive French flair. Cook a decadent steak dinner in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to pan-sear a steak with butter, shallots and herbs. You'll also learn the art of caramelizing onions and simmering vegetables for a side. Enjoy a decadent French...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, May 12th at 7:00PM & other times
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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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Creative Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Jun 6th at 9:00AM & other times
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Modern French Twist

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Re-imagine steak frites with a fun, contemporary take on the classic dish. This French-inspired cooking class gives traditional recipes a creative spin. The chef teaches essential methods for handling proteins, improving your knife cuts and making sauces while reinventing a classic dish. Serve tender strip steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, May 13th at 4:00PM & other times
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