French Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
If there’s anything the French adore it’s a remarkable meal. French cuisine serves as a focal point to its culture and socialization. Expert chefs, versed in authentic French cuisine, are bringing the flair and fabulous styles of France to Downtown Chicago for French cooking classes. You’ll learn about the culture of France and how to create staples like beef bourguignon, crêpes, ratatouille and more. Enjoy the classic European flare of France in Downtown Chicago with a cooking class.
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Easy Puff Pastry From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make courseic puff pastry in a hands-on course. Discover the art of laminated dough in this exciting puff pastry cooking class. Learn to make fluffy dough from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing different desserts including, cherry turnovers, cinnamon...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romantic French Affair - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sweep your date off their feet with a romantic French class. Immerse your date in the famously romantic cuisine of France with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make swoon-worthy dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while cooking a multi-course menu of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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No Fuss Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make fuss-free flaky treats with chef's secrets for quick, easy puff pastry. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert instructor teaches tried-and-true shortcuts for creating flaky French treats. You'll skip the meticulous layering and chilling required for traditional laminated dough in favor of the rough puff...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Parisian Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll feel as if you're dining in a Parisian bistro for date night. Immerse yourself in Parisian cuisine in this date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to elevate a romantic dinner for two with the decadent flavors of Paris. Plus, learn essential French cooking skills and...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Taste the French Coast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal French fare in a hands-on course. Explore the rich flavors of the French coast in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging environment. Prepare a fresh tomato, cucumber and chèvre salad, pan-roasted steak with saffron aioli and...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Oui Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Eat your way through a classic French menu. Give this week’s date night a special French flair with this intimate cooking class where you’ll follow step-by-step as a world-class chef guides you through traditional French dishes and techniques. Don’t forget to save room for a fresh French...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fundamental French Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build your culinary repertoire on a foundation of classic French favorites. The skills learned in this hands-on cooking class can be applied to various dishes and cuisines. Guided by an expert chef, you'll learn essential techniques such as searing salmon or making a pan sauce with white wine. Add decadence to the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Macaron Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make delicate French macarons in a one-of-a-kind course. Discover the sweet world of macarons in an unforgettable cooking class. Learn to make delicate pastry shells sandwiched together with cream under the instruction of a five-star pastry chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while making espresso macarons...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Coastal French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Be transported to the breezy shores of France with this vibrant gourmet menu. This immersive cooking class channels the timeless allure of coastal French cuisine with effortless finesse. The chef teaches you to elevate peak produce with simple techniques such as marinating olives or adding a splash of homemade...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fanciful French Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Refine your home baking options with these easy-to-make classics. If French baking is on your culinary bucket list, this hands-on pastry cooking class is a must. You'll work with a highly-rated local chef while learning the finer points of patisserie baking, with creations like berry-filled mini pavlovas, cheddar...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Five-Star French Finesse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your culinary repertoire with timeless French recipes. This technique-driven cooking class will leave you feeling like a five-star chef as you practice sophisticated methods from the French kitchen. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll turn a rustic classic, coq au vin, into an elegant dish paired with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Afternoon at a Parisian Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy treats made better than Paris's most delicious pâtisseries. Explore the foundations of French baking in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will take you on a sweet culinary journey to France to make iconic pastries from scratch. Along the way, learn the time-honored recipes and techniques to create...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.