Beginner Cooking Classes in Naperville
Take your skills from culinary beginner to kitchen-savvy cook under the guidance of world-class chefs with beginner cooking classes in Naperville. Learn foundational techniques from knife work to plating from top-rated professionals while exploring your favorite cuisines. Try your hand at making fresh, homemade pasta, creamy hummus, colorful paella and other international delights or keep it close to home while elevating Midwestern comfort classics. Start your culinary journey by booking a class today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Pastry Perfection
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore and master the art of French pastries. Join this cooking class to learn how to create your favorite French treats at home. Led by a gourmet baker, you'll learn tips and tricks for combining water and flour into puff, choux or flaky pastry dough. Prepare laminated dough, bake delicate palmiers and bake...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Beef Wellington
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Naperville area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tuscan Summer Getaway - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A special evening of shared culinary creativity is in the works. Skip the cinema and head into the kitchen instead for a date night cooking class celebrating the luscious spirit of Tuscany. You and your sweet one collaborate on grilled chicken, handmade potato gnocchi with fresh pesto, arugula salad and mint chocolate...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Casual Italian Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a fun and interactive culinary experience. This cooking class explores the flavors of traditional Italian recipes. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll make fresh pasta, slice tomatoes and prepare shrimp for an authentic main entrée. Toss together a seasonal salad and churn milk and sugar into a refreshing gelato that...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Latin American Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your kitchen confidence by learning how to prepare Latin specialties. Explore new flavors and master culinary techniques with this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a chef instructor, you'll learn how to grill flank steak, prepare a fresh chimichurri sauce and form masa into authentic pupusas stuffed...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Savoring Southeast Asia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The creations in this romantic session are a study in phenomenal world cuisine. Take your evening plans in a tasty new direction with a cooking class where Southeast Asian flavor anchors every dish. Discover simple methods for creating classic spring rolls, grilled chicken with fragrant herbs and spices, a light and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Deluxe Dining Duet - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become chefs for the night in your own romantic kitchen session. Nothing says romance quite like this date night cooking class featuring some of the finest recipes in the world of cuisine. Your host instructor shows you how to create your own top-notch gourmet meal featuring chile-crusted ribeye steak, tender roasted...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Farmers Market Spectacular
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add the lush treasures of summer to your seasonal dining plans. If you're wondering what to do with all that garden-fresh produce summer has in store, this cooking class is your golden opportunity to learn. Conjure up wholesome and hearty fare like watermelon and feta salad, spaghetti topped with bacon and corn,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Scratch-Made Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master new techniques and explore the vibrant flavors of Italy. Join this cooking class to discover ways to bring Italian favorites to your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to dice salsa verde, simmer pork loin chops and toss a citrus and fennel salad. Combine flour and water to make focaccia from...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Premier Grilling Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add flavorful heat to your summer cooking plans with this selection of sizzling recipes. Open-flame cooking takes on sweet summer flavor thanks to a cooking class that helps you master the grill. Skip the burgers and create a gourmet spread featuring charred pepper salad, smoked skirt steak, grilled corn and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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.