Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
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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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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Sweet Cupcake Bouquet
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Sweetness is in blossom with this adorable cupcake bouquet on the calendar. Bakers of all stripes will adore a hands-on cooking class that introduces the joy of homemade cupcakes adorned with frosting flowers. Share in the magic as your esteemed instructor shows you how to bake a batch of deliciously decadent...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cupcakes in Blossom
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to bake and decorate your own gourmet floral cupcakes. Gear up for a new season with a cooking class where simple cupcakes become a charming arrangement of edible bloom-topped treats! Your esteemed culinary instructor helps you craft a luscious chocolate batter that bakes into decadent cupcakes and shows you how...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Basics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring the whole crew to enjoy this chef-led experience. Take family bonding to the next level with this hands-on cooking class where each member of your group will get to help out in creating a multi-course menu. From knife basics to ingredient prep, this fun, interactive experience is sure to make lasting...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Premium Global Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
These bakes represent some of the most treasured traditions from around the globe. Discover the dynamic baking traditions loved throughout the world with a cooking class that slices into international bread selections. Create your own Irish soda bread with robust cheddar and spring onion flavors, craft authentic...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Spring Flavor Festival
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Let the new season guide you into a fresh way of eating. Get ready for the weather warm-up with a cooking class that brings spring dining into focus. An A-plus local chef is ready to share guided lessons in marinated lamb skewers dressed with herbed yogurt, nutty farro peppered with snap peas, feta-topped roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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New England Seafood Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Hearty fare from the Eastern U.S. becomes a comforting home menu. Get onboard with coastal favorites from the American East in a cooking class dedicated to domestic flavor. A talented local chef becomes your capable guide while you practice methods for making handcrafted crab cakes, fresh coleslaw with zesty...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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The Worldwide Bakery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how bread takes shape in cultures from around the world. Add global excitement to your baking collection with a cooking class featuring some of the world's best breads. With a menu that includes Irish soda bread flavored with Cheddar cheese and spring onions, fresh focaccia adorned with rosemary and roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh From the Bistro
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the tastes and textures of Paris with these magnificent selections. The dishes in this charming interactive cooking class call to mind the tasty traditions of true bistro dining. With guided instruction from a top local chef and a menu featuring pan-roasted tarragon chicken, asparagus paired with tender...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh-Baked Danish Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
These authentic bakes are the perfect addition to your breakfast table or dessert tray. Add something new to your morning coffee or teatime treats with a cooking class showcasing delicious danish creations. You'll turn handcrafted pastry dough into pockets loaded with luscious cream cheese filling and pinwheel treats...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.