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 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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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Home Cooked Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover some of the timeless and hearty dishes that are true Italian favorites. Boost your kitchen repertoire with this fun cooking class. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn how to cook succulent pork chops, paired with salsa verde and served with focaccia and a citrus and fennel salad that is pure sunshine. Finally, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll end...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Latin American Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your kitchen confidence by learning how to prepare Latin specialties. Explore new flavors and master culinary techniques with this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a chef instructor, you'll learn how to grill flank steak, prepare a fresh chimichurri sauce and form masa into authentic pupusas stuffed...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italy's Finest Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You're in for a tasty adventure with this exploration of Old World cuisine. There's more to Italian cuisine than just the dishes you know and love and this interactive cooking class is a perfect introduction to some delicious alternatives. Enjoy easy-going instruction from your accomplished instructor as you prepare...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Destination Dining - Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine in an immersive cooking session. Whip up an Italian feast in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn how to make an Italian salsa verde to pair with pork chops and a citrus and fennel salad topped with ricotta salata. For dessert youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll whip up a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Scratch-Made Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master new techniques and explore the vibrant flavors of Italy. Join this cooking class to discover ways to bring Italian favorites to your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to dice salsa verde, simmer pork loin chops and toss a citrus and fennel salad. Combine flour and water to make focaccia from...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Summer Feast From Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the wondrous seasonal cuisine of a beloved dining destination. Give the change of season a gourmet welcome with this cooking class commemorating the glorious culinary traditions of the Italian summer. Your esteemed instructor shares time-tested methods refined over generations in an insightful session that...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italiano Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a complete menu of traditional Italian classics. Make a complete menu of Italian inspired dishes with this fun cooking class. Led by an expert chef, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn how to make and shape fresh pasta and cook it with shrimp and tomatoes for a classic summertime dish. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll serve that with a seasonal...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Colorful Italian Summer Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare favorite Italian specialties with a summer-centric twist. Discover the joys of Italian cuisine in this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, classes feature lessons on skills such as making homemade pasta dough, whisking a creamy carbonara sauce and assembling a fresh and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Rustic Italian Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a selection of hearty dishes infused with authentic Euro-Mediterranean flavor. Italian dining gets a delicious reminder of its roots with the rustic recipes you'll make in this interactive cooking class. Discover traditional methods for recreate the familiar flavors of shrimp and pasta topped with basil and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bastille Day Banquet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the secrets to French haute cuisine in this hands-on session. Celebrate Bastille Day with a cooking class based on fine French cuisine. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll practice classic French techniques to make a menu of steak, basted in a herb and shallot butter, accompanied by a summer vegetable side dish. Then, end the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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