Gourmet Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Looking for a way to improve your skills? Feel like you’ve learned all you can on your own? Then it’s time to bring in a professional. In Downtown Chicago gourmet cooking classes, you'll pair up with a professionally trained chef to learn their secrets to crafting a perfect gourmet meal. No matter what cuisine strikes your passion, there is a class to fit your style. Sign up for your gourmet experience and start learning today!
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Elevated Fresh Italian Pasta
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the Italian cooking methods that transform simple ingredients into spectacular meals. In this hands-on class with Chef Justin, you will learn how to prepare a three-course menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Italian recipes and cooking techniques.
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Chef Justin
Park Ridge
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Gourmet Shellfish Dinner
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Get ready to learn all about oysters, scallops, and more during this interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Justin, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course menu using a bounty of fresh, high-quality shellfish and easy-to-master recipes and culinary techniques.
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Chef Justin
Park Ridge
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Braised Meat Workshop
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn how to transform three cuts of meat into tender, succulent masterpieces. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Richard, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about braising — the secret to preparing meat that quite literally falls apart on your fork and melts in your mouth.
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Chef Richard
Chicago (Avondale)
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Classic Braised Beef Brisket
$89
Cooking Class
$89
If you’re looking for a stunning supper for weeknights or a special celebration, this is it. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Richard, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course braised beef brisket dinner using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques.
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Chef Richard
Chicago (Avondale)
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Gourmet Seafood Risotto
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Studded with tender pieces of lobster, this luxurious dish befits any celebration or special occasion. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Richard, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course dinner starring creamy lobster risotto.
Chef Richard will begin by teaching you how to build a caprese salad...
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Chef Richard
Chicago (Avondale)
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Global Fusion Cuisine
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore the exciting flavors and textures of a fusion menu sure to awaken your senses! Discover the wonders of global fusion dining in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Eric is eager to teach you how to prepare a unique four-course meal that will expand your culinary horizons with out-of-the-ordinary ingredients and...
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Chef Eric
Chicago (Near South Side)
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Classic Chicago Steakhouse Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn high-end culinary techniques with Chef Molly in this hands-on steakhouse experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Molly, you'll learn how to master the tricks to perfecting a gourmet steak.
Chef Molly will guide you through four classic dishes you'll find on a typical steakhouse menu starting with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Molly
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
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Valentine's
Brunch Bites
$65
Cooking Class
$65
Make your next brunch memorable with gluten-free breakfast bites curated by Chef Lori. Join Chef Lori and learn how to expertly prepare a leisurely brunch featuring three courses of sweet and savory favorites using high-quality ingredients throughout.
In this gluten-free cooking class, you'll begin by handcrafting...
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Chef Lori
Serving the Chicago area
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Vibrant Moroccan Feast
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Explore the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine completely free of gluten and dairy. Explore an array of Moroccan recipes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lori that focuses on an authentic flavor fusion between sweet earthy spices and velvety textures.
First, you'll build a fresh salad featuring feta, baby...
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Chef Lori
Serving the Chicago area
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Farm to Table Provençal Cooking
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover a region that was doing the farm-to-table thing long before it became a buzzword. In this hands-on class with Chef Dave, you will learn how to prepare a sophisticated four-course Provençal dinner menu built on a farm-to-table ethos, and time-honored French cooking techniques.
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Chef Dave
Chicago (Near South Side)
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Elegant Lamb Dinner
$95
Cooking Class
$95
This simply elegant lamb dinner is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. In this hands-on class with Chef Dave, you will learn how to prepare a simple yet sophisticated four-course dinner using fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-master cooking techniques.
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Chef Dave
Chicago (Near South Side)
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Team Building Activity
Classic French Dinner
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Brush up on staple French flavors and modern culinary technique in this team building event. Few culinary traditions have advanced the art of food quite like French food. During this interactive, team-oriented class led by Chef Andy, you'll learn about the classic flavors and cutting-edge techniques that helped to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Downtown Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.