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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CHEF’S PLACE
Chocolate Lovers Dream Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive into the rich flavor of chocolate with this hands-on macaron making workshop. Indulge your sweet tooth with an exciting cooking class. Learn to make elegant French macarons from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new baking skills like macaronage, piping batter and whipping cream for...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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Discover Homemade Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make buttery croissants in a hands-on class. Dive into the buttery flaky goodness of homemade croissants in an exciting cooking class. Learn to make this classic French pastry from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as laminating pastry dough with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Intro to Culinary Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your culinary skills in a hands-on class featuring restaurant-quality cuisine. Level up your skills in the kitchen with an interactive cooking class. Learn professional culinary practices from a five-star chef while cooking through a multi-course menu of gourmet cuisine. Sharpen up your knife skills while...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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 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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Buddy’s Holiday Pasta Bash
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create festive pasta dishes inspired by Elf. Handmade noodles, holiday fun and Buddy’s iconic spaghetti! Embrace the magic of the holidays with this cooking class inspired by the festive fun of the movie Elf! You’ll roll, cut and shape fresh pasta from scratch because nothing spreads “holiday cheer” like...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Dreamy Dim Sum - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Shower your date in flavor with a hands-on cooking class. Jump into classic Chinese cuisine with an exciting dim sum cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making unforgettable memories with your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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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.