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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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create a gourmet four-course meal featuring tapas selections filled with authentic Spanish flavors. This tapas and paella cooking class celebrates the heart of Spanish cuisine with premium ingredients, essential knife skills and a family-style feast. Under Chef Andy’s guidance, you’ll master traditional...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
CHEF’S PLACE
Chinese Takeout Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home without the delivery fee. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef David will teach you how to recreate beloved Chinese takeout recipes in your own kitchen. Learn how to make savory sauces, crispy dumplings and hearty fried rice from start to finish while practicing your knife...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
CHEF’S PLACE
Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Steakhouse Dinner
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Bring the classic steakhouse experience to your own kitchen with Chef David. In this interactive cooking class, you'll craft a hearty steakhouse dinner with classic sides and dessert with guidance from Chef David. From achieving the perfect sear on your steak to baking a luscious chocolate treat, you'll learn...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
CHEF’S PLACE
Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
Some of the dishes you can...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-16
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-16
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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