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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Captivating Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the art of baking perfectly flaky croissants during this hands-on cooking class. Experience the power of a perfectly flaky croissant during this engaging cooking class. A gourmet chef instructor will help you craft a mouthwatering batch of both sweet and savory croissants, teaching you to achieve a fantastic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Croissants For Your Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Work these classic French bakes into your home cooking regimen. With the handcrafted croissants you'll create in this in-person cooking class, your home kitchen becomes a working patisserie. Your master instructor demonstrates time-honored methods for making this French classic anytime you like. Discover how easy it...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable SĐ²Đ‚â„¢mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Summertime Macrons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Welcome summer by crafting a colorful batch of delicious macarons. This cooking class offers a fantastic opportunity to say hello to summer! An engaging chef instructor will help you craft a batch of beautiful macarons, teaching you how to form your treats, add fantastic flavors and delicate decorations. At the end of...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Summer-Flavored Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Thai Dishes for Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of the Asian Pacific to your home table this season. Visit the delicious traditions of Thailand without leaving town in a hands-on cooking class where exotic tastes and textures abound. Your chef instructor leads easy-to-follow lessons in preparing refreshing cucumber and peanut salad, pad Thai with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Thai Summer Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a one-way ticket to flavor with this session celebrating Thai cusine. Infuse your culinary repertoire with a hint of spice at a hands-on Thai cooking class. First up, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll grill fresh shrimp to go with a zingy cucumber and peanut salad, before learning how to make pad Thai, a street food classic. Finally,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh Thai Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the flavors of Thailand under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Master new culinary techniques and boost your kitchen confidence with this cooking class. You'll learn how to grill shrimp and chop vegetables for a refreshing cucumber and peanut salad. Learn the basics of Thai street food classics by stir-frying...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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South American Steak Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your usual steak dinner gets a tasteful upgrade thanks to these deluxe Latin dishes. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to expand your home dining options with a specialty South American-style spread. Learn expert techniques from a top chef who'll show you how to create grilled flank steak flavored with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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