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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Fresh Pasta at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with pasta all over again with this home-style pasta-making class. Calling all pasta lovers for a fun-filled Pasta-making cooking class! Learn the secrets of crafting hand-cut pasta with Truffle Oil and Parmesan creations, the classic Orecchiette with zesty tomato sauce and some indulgent spicy Italian...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
But celebrate the big day by making delicious chicken wings. Celebrate your Dad in style as you prepare the most mouth-watering meal with expert chef guidance in this cooking class. Get the family together and prepare some chicken wings, veggie sticks and a homemade ranch dip to-go. Make the best use of the Pizza Bar...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American Recipes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up healthy comfort-food for a fun day out with your family. Give your children a peek at other cultures as you try out delicious Italian American treats in a family-friendly cooking class. Let your kids join in as you bring together the dough for Fettucine Alfredo and cook parmesan-dunked chicken with a generous...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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3 Desserts Every Cook Should Know
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fortify your baking skills and expand your knowledge base with these timeless classics. Join this dessert-centric cooking class and master the art of fashioning timeless treats. There's a lot you can learn from and adapt to when you know some basic yet popular dishes. You'll explore three desserts every cook should...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great British Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add to your baking repertoire by indulging in some British classics. Embark on a culinary journey to Britain in this fun-filled British cooking class. Tea-time treats are a charming aspect of British culture and you'll be delving into some classics like the Victoria sponge cake generously layered with strawberry jam...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Relive your childhood love as you cook up a delectable bunch of donuts. Prepare for a donut extravaganza in this Classic Donut-special cooking class! Join the class for a hands-on experience as you delve into creating sweet treats with professional guidance from the expert instructor. From Classic Glazed Donuts to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Honed Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Hone your knife skills. Hone your knife skills in the most essential cooking class you'll ever take. In this cooking class, you will learn basic knife skills and fundamental cutting from our top-rated chef. Learn to cut tender roasts, how to prepare different meats and seafood preparation. This class offers plenty of...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Father's Day Steak
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the perfect steak for your Dad this Father's Day. Make a world-class dinner for your world-class dad in our Father's Day Steak cooking class. In this class, a professional chef will teach you how to make steakhouse favorites — perfectly seared steak paired with flavorful compound butter and tasty sides. For...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Summer Steak Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A new take on your classic steak dinner. Get a refresher on the classic steak dinner in this hands-on summer steak dinner cooking class. In this class, you will use fresh, seasonal ingredients, learn how to grill a flank steak bursting with flavor and how to make herby potatoes enhanced with zesty aioli. A...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Craft-brew Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Look at Craft-brews differently with craft beer-infused meals. Surprise Dad with a craft beer-infused meal! In this Craft-brew Dinner cooking class, learn from a gourmet chef how regional craft beers can be made into delicious meals. Learn to look at craft brews in a new way with meals such as Porter and Honey-Glazed...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Summer Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get your grilling elevated this summer. In this summer grilling cooking class, learn from our top-rated chef how to elevate your grilling with a delicious seasonal menu. Learn to grill and marinate while you hone your knife skills, creating flavourful meals that fully display fresh summer produce. Learn to marinate...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Master Cast Iron Culinary
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to master the cast iron skillet. Join this Master Cast Iron Culinary cooking class to learn all the skills you need to be a master at cooking with a cast iron skillet. Explore the flavors of summer and learn how to infuse saffron into chicken and how to grill them to perfection. Learn to knead and roll flatbread...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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