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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Crafting Authentic Dumplings
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your dim sum skills during an immersive cooking experience. Learn the art of creating authentic dumplings and dim sum in this engaging cooking class. You'll learn how to make savory barbecue pork and aromatic shrimp fillings. Learn how to perfectly steam your dumplings and make flavorful sauces for dipping....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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All-American Donut Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore how to craft one of America’s favorite baked goods: donuts. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the basics of preparing authentic donuts. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll create the traditional dough for both yeast and cake donuts. Afterward, you'll experience filling and glazing...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Beef Wellington Culinary Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the right techniques to make an exquisite menu focused on beef wellington. Beef Wellington is a popular gourmet English dish. Learn to prepare it in this inspiring cooking class. Craft light and flaky puff pastries and beef tenderloin that melts like butter. For a scrumptious side, you will perfectly prepare and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Luxurious Thanksgiving Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bring together a homemade and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. During this cooking class, you’ll discover Thanksgiving’s key flavors to cook a dinner your guests will never forget. A top-rated chef will teach you all the recipes to make this dinner an authentic holiday feast. From preparing a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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International Dumpling Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate traditional dumplings by exploring with different international flavors and ingredients. During this cooking class, you’ll create different versions of dumplings focusing on global cuisines. Begin with pierogi, dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and topped with onions and sour cream. Next, create...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Thai Cuisine for Couples
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary expedition through the fresh flavors of Thai favorites in this adventurous course. This hands-on cooking class is a culinary getaway for couples in search of delicious new ways to enjoy their together time. Explore the traditions of authentic Thai cuisine as you master Asian-Pacific methods of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Decorate Sweet Holiday Cookies
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies and macaroons with your own hands — then decorate them! Whether you're hand-forming gingerbread wreaths or gently painting sweet designs in the icing on sugar cookies, you'll have a marvelous time in this cooking class. Enjoy learning new cookie decoration techniques and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the time-honored techniques and ingredients for special Mexican holiday dishes. Savor the vibrant flavors and traditions of a Latin American holiday, complete with scratch-made tamales bursting with classic seasonings and tender filling. Mix up your own masa dough to line corn husks with. Curate a blend of...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Warm Winter Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
No matter the weather, this selection of comforting classics is sure to add warmth. Bring an added touch of comfort to your usual fare with this hands-on cooking class focused on winter-ready recipes. Work with your talented chef instructor as you gather gourmet techniques used by the pros to craft a meal worth...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Love-Inspired Fall Feast​​
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall romance and culinary delight — join a hands-on class mastering seasonal dishes for a memorable date night. Indulge in the warmth of autumn during this cooking class as you join other couples to discover the art of crafting seasonal recipes. You'll master techniques, like roasting and caramelizing...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Foundations of Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Discover the fundamentals of knife skills in this interactive cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, discover the best-kept secrets behind the art of knife skills. Whatever your skill level, a world-renowned chef will lead you through simple exercises as you learn how to properly hold a knife and practice the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Stunning Dinner Party Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This succulent meal is both comforting and classic. Let a local chef guide you through the steps to create a Sunday roast for a dinner party effortlessly. Tie your apron and jump right in, gently pressing dried herbs into beef tenderloin to form a delicious herb crust. Learn to perfectly roast the tenderloin for a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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