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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Making Macarons Just For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mom will love the elegant macarons you create in this fun and engaging cooking class. Join a three-hour interactive cooking class to craft indulgent macarons with hints of peach and champagne and chocolate crГЁme brГ»lГ©e. A master chef will guide you in perfecting batter construction, coloration and meringue...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Famous Bakes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Over just 3 days, teens will gain amazing new skills in baking. This 3-day cooking series will be some of the most rewarding days for your teens, as they not only discover new skills in baking but also have a very fun time with old and new friends. An expert chef will guide these Summer cooking classes through their...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Bakes
$199
Cooking Class
$199
Children aged 12 and above will learn how to make world famous bakes here. Teens will learn to become creative, confident and skillful in the kitchen through this cooking series, where they will make amazing bakes that are famous across the world. Your teen will become knowledgeable in traditional and modern baking...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Global Bakes
$199
Cooking Class
$199
Inspire your teenage chef with an expert-led immersive baking experience with international influence. Sign your teen up for five full days of immersive cooking fun with these summer cooking classes. Budding chefs will learn from the pros, starting with kitchen safety and knife skills and working their way through...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Favorites - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Craft your favorite Italian dishes from scratch. Elevate your family dinner in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes for a few of your favorite Italian dishes. Plus, you'll learn time-honored techniques that will elevate your cooking. Kids will love feasting on the delicious meal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Basics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring the whole crew to enjoy this chef-led experience. Take family bonding to the next level with this hands-on cooking class where each member of your group will get to help out in creating a multi-course menu. From knife basics to ingredient prep, this fun, interactive experience is sure to make lasting...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Cook Italian - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Recreate classic Italian dishes the whole family will love Create delicious memories together in this family fun cooking class. Together, parents and kids will make recipes perfect for the whole family. You’ll cook up Italian family favorites under the guidance of an engaging chef. The whole family will have fun...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering Essential Knife Skills
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Practice your knife skills to improve your cooking. Learn how to use a knife like a chef in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you this essential cooking skill. Master the art of slicing, dicing, and chopping. Plus, learn about the different knives and when to use them when prepping...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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How to Use Your Knives
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Enhance your knife skills with help from the best. From cleaning to sharpening to cutting, you’ll learn basic knife skills and beyond in this chef-led cooking class. It’s a chance to get to know the basics and create an amazing meal in a fun, relaxed...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Knife Skills 101
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Sharpen up your knife skills. Get to grips with proper knife etiquette and techniques in this practical cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through foundational knife skills in a fun, hands-on environment. You'll come away with knife skills fitting of a top...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Made By Hand
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how delicious from-scratch Italian can be. Discover why there is nothing quite like homemade pasta in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through an eclectic menu of dishes featuring authentic Italian recipes. Plus, learn essential techniques to craft past and other Italian dishes made...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta With America’s Test Kitchen
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up a tasty agnolotti pasta from scratch. Bring the recipes and techniques of America’s Test Kitchen into your home with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, this special session will teach you how to craft a rich and buttery agnolotti pasta as part of a delectable multi-course...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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