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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Savor Italia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make Italian fare in an interactive environment. Sweep your date off their feet with a hands-on cooking class exploring the flavors of coastal Italy. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging and fun environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while cooking...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Creamy Puff Gnomes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Create creamy gnome puffs that are too adorable to eat. Gather the family together for a hands-on cooking class where you'll whip up adorable Wintery Gnomes Cream Puffs. Get stuck in as you craft the perfect craquelin, adding a satisfying crunch. Under the guidance of a cheerful chef instructor, you'll fill these...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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...
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Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Beautiful Festive Baking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to make holiday-inspired desserts from a professional chef. Discover the wonderful world of holiday flavors with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make gourmet desserts from a top-notch professional chef in an exciting environment. Master new skills such as chopping apples for apple cinnamon bundt cake,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Coastal Italian Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your date to a gastronomic adventure along Italy's coastline. Make your date unforgettable with an Italian coastline cooking class! Together, you'll whip up a cioppino, a seafood stew inspired by the Mediterranean. You'll also create bruschetta topped with a rich salmon spread, a classic Caesar salad brimming...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vegetarian Tex-Mex
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to add a little Tex-Mex to your vegetarian culinary repertoire. Enjoy Tex-Mex classics in this vegetarian cooking class with Chef Rakhi. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll discover how to craft Southern favorites from the Lone Star State by combining fresh ingredients with a variety of spices and flavors.
YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll begin...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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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...
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Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Exciting Flavors of Persia
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Middle East in an interactive class. Dive into the flavorful world of Persia with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic Persian cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun and entertaining environment. Start with a chopped cucumber and tomato salad with fresh...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Baking The Nordic Way
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Uncover the secrets to creating delightful Nordic bakes. With a Nordic baking cooking class you'll expand your cake-making repertoire to new levels. From mastering the art of making delightful apple cinnamon mini bundts topped with a decadent cider glaze to creating a rich chocolate flan cake thatĐ²Đ‚â„¢s irresistibly...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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...
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Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
CHEF’S PLACE
A Festive French Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional French fare while having fun. Liven up your winter menu with a French-inspired cooking class. Learn to make classic restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master hands-on skills while cooking through a multi-course menu starting with a hearty...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Persian Culinary Adventure
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover the artful uses of spices needed to create authentic Persian dishes. Explore the vibrant world of Persian cooking with this cooking class. Under the instruction of an expert chef, you'll craft a shirazi salad, a zesty blend of cucumber, tomato and fresh mint. Perfect your skills in making a traditional tahdig,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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