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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Bake Your Own Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
With this insightful session, croissants become a simple homemade sensation. Discover the wonders of creating your own handcrafted croissants in a cooking class that dives deep into the traditions of Parisian baking. You'll work side by side with an expert baker who'll show you how to prepare your own laminated dough...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Croissant 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft sweet and savory croissants from scratch. Nothing beats biting into a warm and buttery croissant and in this classic croissant 101 cooking class, you'll learn how to make them for yourself. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be led by a five-star chef on how to prepare laminated dough, which you'll roll and then...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delightful Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice making delicious and gourmet chocolate desserts. Take a deep dive into the world of chocolate in this hands-on, delightful chocolate dessert cooking class. A gourmet chef will teach you how to infuse ganache with espresso and amaretto to turn them into delectable truffles. Then, you'll dip homemade caramels...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Creative Chocolate Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn your dessert table into a full-fledged chocolate fest. If you are sweet tooth is telling you you need a few new dessert selections, this enticing cooking class is the session for you. Your exceptional instructor will make sure you have all the skills you need for crafting decadent ganache truffles, chewy caramels...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Decadent Handmade Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to use chocolate to create decadent desserts in the comfort of your home. Increase your dessert-making repetiteur by joining this decadent homemade chocolate dessert cooking class. Let the pastry chef guide you along your journey as you take a deep dive into all things chocolate. Learn how to whip egg whites...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fabulous Chef’s Anniversary Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how create a magical anniversary dinner inspired by classical French Cuisine. Join our fabulous chef's anniversary feast cooking class and share a fabulous meal with your loved one. Along with the professional chef, take a food-inspired journey through a decadent French-inspired menu. Layer potatoes to craft a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Anniversary Dinner With the Chef
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You're invited to join in on a deliciously momentous occasion. Gather in the kitchen for a festive cooking class that celebrates over 50 years of gourmet excellence. You'll prepare a representative meal that uses all of your culinary talent, featuring steak au poivre seared to perfection accompanied by the crispy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Romantic Chef’s Anniversary Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create a romantic feast to impress your partner. Join an anniversary feast cooking class to spice up a night of romance. Take a deep dive into the world of romantic French cuisine with a professional chef who will guide you throughout the class using techniques and the best ingredients. Learn to create a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cooking Techniques Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up on your cooking skills with this informative class. When it comes to cooking skills, learning how to properly use cast iron and pressure cookers is important and this cooking techniques workshop will teach you how. A gourmet chef will teach you two methods to creating melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Principles Of Artisan Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your definition of how delicious home cooking can be. There's always room for improvement when it comes to gourmet cuisine, and this in-person cooking class is the perfect primer. Whether you're learning to use line to flavor and tenderized short ribs, combining rice and butter for a creamy cast-iron risotto or...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Must-Know Cooking Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up on your cooking skills. Take a deep dive into the exciting world of cast iron and pressure cooking in this must-know cooking techniques cooking class. Eager foodies will be led by a gourmet chef who will teach you how to craft flavorful meals with different techniques. In this hands on class, you'll prepare...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Anniversary Celebration Dinner Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the skills to create a mile-stone anniversary celebration. Impress your guests by joining this anniversary dinner party cooking class. Follow the = gourmet chef into the world of classic romantic French cuisine. Your menu to celebrate years of cooking together will feature a classic coq au vin blanc featuring...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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