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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CHEF’S PLACE
Romantic New Year's - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Ring in the New Year with a flavorful date night. Skip the long lines and impossible reservations with a New Year's Eve date night cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun and festive environment. Start with a refreshing frisée salad tossed with a champagne...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Introduction To Elevated Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of cooking in a hands-on class. Upgrade your culinary skills in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef in an educational yet fun environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu. Start with a crisp...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Simply Showstopping Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Throw away your complicated cookbooks and keep it simple but impressive nonetheless. Embrace the beauty of simplicity in this hands-on cooking class. Delicious meals don’t have to be complicated! You'll learn to create a flavorful chicken dish infused with 40 cloves of garlic, paired with rich brown butter mashed...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
A Festive French Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional French fare while having fun. Liven up your winter menu with a French-inspired cooking class. Learn to make classic restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master hands-on skills while cooking through a multi-course menu starting with a hearty...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Festive Holiday Ravioli Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to sprinkle that festive touch on a classic ravioli recipe. Ever wondered if you can make ravioli more holiday-appropriate, well then this cooking class is for you. Learn to make butternut squash ravioli tossed in a vibrant arugula walnut pesto and ricotta ravioli served with a savory tomato-pancetta sauce....
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Take & Bake: Sweet Apple Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get baking in this hands-on cooking class Nothing beats a slice of freshly made apple pie straight out of the oven and in this take & bake sweet apple pie cooking class, you will learn how to make one on your own. Prepare your apple filling with a delicious salted caramel and try your hand at a classic lattice top....
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Take & Bake: Pumpkin Pecan Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get cozy in the kitchen baking some fall pies If you love a slice of fresh pumpkin or pecan pie, then you'll definitely want to attend this take & bake: pumpkin pecan pie cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, you will be guided by our expert chef on how to mix up a decadent filling while preparing a light and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Global Holiday Cuisines
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore a world of celebratory cuisines and get inspired for your next party. Let an expert chef be your tour guide on this global exploration of flavor. On the way, you’ll learn to craft a succulent pepper-crusted prime rib served with a zesty horseradish crème fraîche. You’ll also whip up crispy latkes and a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Giftable Holiday Gourmet Delights
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Treat yourself or loved ones to sweet delights this festive season! The memories of an engaging cooking class will last a lot longer than a throwaway gift. So why not treat you or a loved one to a gastronomic gift experience? From homemade marshmallows to white chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios, a top...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Take & Bake: Cute Cranberry Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake a sweet cranberry pie in this hands-on cooking class. Celebrate the holiday season with a homemade pie by joining this take & bake cute cranberry pie cooking class. In this interactive class, a five-star chef will guide you through the process of making a custard filling infused with cranberry and a flakey and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Four-Course Feast Tuscan-Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the tantalizing tastes from this famous Italian foodie region. Immerse yourself in this enchanting Tuscan cooking class, where you’ll hone your skills in Italian cuisine. Begin with roasted tomato and olive crostini, then prepare a juicy strip steak topped with a Chianti pan sauce. Discover the secrets to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Comforting French Foods
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get cozy in the kitchen with some French classics in this cooking class Heat up your home with some cozy French dishes made by joining this comforting French foods cooking class. In this hands-on class, an expert chef will guide you through the steps of preparing a slow-cooked cassoulet with some fresh green beans....
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.