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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Southeast Asia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the traditional restaurant night out and enjoy a unique culinary experience. Designed for all levels of home chefs, this cooking class is a wonderful way to connect with your significant other. Join a gourmet chef to learn techniques for preparing Vietnamese specialties, including crispy crГЄpes and a...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Land and Sea - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a unique evening out with your significant other. Join this cooking class to explore the flavors and techniques of preparing surf and turf cuisine. Learn how to source fresh seafood, grill steak and steam shrimp. Master the art of combining herbs and spices to create sauces and glazes to accent recipes. End this...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Learn fundamental knife handling methods and techniques in this knife skills cooking class. Knowing how to handle the knife will help you immensely in whipping out great dishes born from fine cuts and techniques. When you get hands-on practice in handling various knives and learning different cutting, slicing and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Father’s Day Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gift your father a delicious surprise this Father’s Day with a steakhouse special menu. Your Dad will certainly appreciate you going all out in this steak-special cooking class for his special day. You'll be searing strip steak with a generous dollop of blue cheese compound butter, tasty twice-baked potatoes and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Midsummer Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give your steak a refreshing twist with seasonal flavors. Steak, potatoes, a salad and a dessert — these are the dishes you'll be cooking in this dinner-special cooking class. You'll be creating a wholesome meal with a flavorful grilled flank steak, tomato and charred zucchini salad with feta, herby potatoes...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Microbrew Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Go regional with beer flavors and cook up a delicious microbrew meal. If beer is your go-to friend after a long day of work, let this Beer-special cooking class be your guide to a beer-infused treat! You'll be cooking up a microbrew menu with honey-glazed short ribs with a side of beer-cheese sauce drizzled over...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elevated Summer Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill this summer and cook a flavor packed meal to die for. Summers are nothing if the grill isn't put to good use and this special cooking class will give you a perfect summer-inspired menu. There'll be skewered garlic shrimp, a cheesy Tuscan bread salad, basil-infused asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cast Iron Culinary Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add to your culinary endeavors by mastering cast iron cooking with professional guidance. Cooking summertime specials is what you will do in a special Cast Iron cooking class. You'll be given informative tidbits about using the cast iron skillet by a professional Chef instructor as you prepare to explore summer...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Paella: A Taste of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get in touch with Spanish tradition through its cuisine in our special cooking class. Experience the taste of Spain in this cooking class where you'll be touching upon the traditional specialty, Paella. Paella is the root of Spanish cooking and you'll be making two variations in this class; Seafood paella and Chicken...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delicious Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare to stun your guests and family with your hidden dim sum making talent. Take on this Dim Sum cooking class if you're looking to explore new cuisine. You'll learn how to form the dough, fold and pleat to form circular layers, and then steam the buns to perfection for a wholesome taste. A Chef instructor will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Polish your sushi skills with a focus on basic sushi making. Sushi night just got even more exciting with this cooking class that focuses on the essentials of making finger-licking good treats. A Chef instructor will teach you about selecting the right rice seasoning, using fresh fish and whipping up dipping sauces....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Indian Restaurant Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking repertoire by diving into the delectable Indian cuisine. Spice up your family's dinner routine as you cook some of the most popular Indian restaurant dishes in this special cooking class. Step into the world of Indian cuisine and learn to make lip-smacking Vegetable Samosas, aromatic Chana Masala,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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