Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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Italian Seafood Defined
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Dive into the rich tradition of Italian coastal fare in an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef while cooking a multi-course menu. Start with steamed white wine and garlic mussels...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Thai Flavor Fundamentals
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Jump aboard for a culinary journey through vibrant Thai dishes. In this fascinating cooking class, you’ll discover the secrets to making fresh Thai food that’s bursting with flavor. Guided by your chef tutor, you’ll prep ingredients, handle spices and learn traditional recipes as you cook chicken pad Thai with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Breadmaking Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh bread in this fun class. Discover the art of breadmaking in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh loaves from scratch under the instruction of a five-star professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen such as kneading dough, proofing loaves and baking bread to perfection. Prepare...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Valentine's
Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Vegetarian Masterclass
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Who said vegetarian food isn't sophisticated? Take your vegetarian cookery to the next level with this skillful cooking class focusing on fine dining vegetarian style. Don't let your vegetarian option be an afterthought when creating a feast for non-meat-eating friends and family. Start off with a creamy tomato bisque...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
A Taste of Italian Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes.
Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Explore Famous Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Thai cuisine in a hands-on class. Discover the complex world of Thai cuisine in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with fragrant lemongrass and Thai basil vegetable stir-fry, followed by a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Easy Peasy Pasta From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a new string to your culinary repertoire at a pasta-focused session. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll discover the techniques and a few tricks to make pasta from scratch. An expert will teach you how to mix dough, shape and roll into pasta so you get perfect results every time. You’ll also cook up...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Valentine's
Hands-on Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in a fun environment. Discover the art of pasta making in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making blood orange hazelnut fennel salad, egg ravioli with...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French-Inspired Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring distinctive French flair to your culinary repertoire. Join this cooking class to discover authentic French recipes and traditional techniques for creating a menu worthy of a Paris bistro. Chef David is ready to help you explore the art of preparing a classic coq au vin. You'll develop the skills to prep, combine...
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.