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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Handmade Pasta with America’s Test Kitchen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your very own homemade pasta dish from scratch. Elevate your dishes with fresh, handmade pasta in this practical cooking class. In this workshop, created in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll learn their expert techniques for making fresh pasta dough, rolled and shaped to perfection....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Garden-Inspired Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a meal inspired by spring garden flavors. Explore the fresh flavors of spring in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make a multi-course menu using fresh garden ingredients. Plus, master essential cooking techniques that will elevate your cooking in class and in your own...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Garden Party 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to host the spring party of your dreams. From how to prepare your ingredients to what to serve, you’ll learn everything you need to know to host a fantastic garden party in this hands-on cooking class. It’s a chance to celebrate the season and learn new skills at the same...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the fresh flavors of Spring with a flavorful feast. Bring in the new season with a fresh menu in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through creating a spring-inspired menu packed with fresh produce. Seasonal ingredients are key to creating a feast to celebrate the joys of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering Cooking in Cast Iron
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn why cast iron is one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. Discover why cooking with cast iron is preferred in this immersive cooking class. An expert instructor will teach you how to use cast iron to make a multi-course meal like a chef. Plus, learn essential techniques to elevate your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cast Iron Class
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to infuse your cooking with cast iron flavor. Discover how your cast iron pan can season both savory and sweet meals with this hands-on cooking class. Led by a professional chef, you’ll learn how to prep, clean and cook with your cast iron like you’ve been doing it your whole...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cooking with Cast Iron
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get to grips with cast iron cookware and how to use it in your cooking. Uncover a whole new world of cooking equipment that can take your dishes to the next level in this informative cooking class. A chef instructor will show you how to properly use and care for cast iron cookware so that it can serve you for years to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh Mediterranean Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore how delicious Mediterranean cuisine can be. Take a culinary journey through the Mediterranean in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes to craft a flavorful meal from the region using fresh ingredients. Plus, master techniques and essential skills that will elevate your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Meals From the Med
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean in this chef-led experience. Take a culinary adventure through the Mediterranean in this easy-to-follow cooking class. Including an appetizer, main course and dessert, this chef-crafted meal will take your skills in the kitchen to new, delicious...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mediterranean Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get better acquainted with the fresh flavors of the Med. Explore the culinary techniques used to capture these flavors at home with this engaging cooking class. From its sun-soaked coastlines to its bountiful olive groves, the Mediterranean offers up herbs, spices and fresh produce that have resulted in some of the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF’S PLACE
Dinner At The Trattoria
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll feel like you're eating at a local trattoria with these authentic dishes. Explore the local flavors of Italy in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to craft authentic Italian dishes as good as a trattoria. Plus, master traditional cooking techniques that will elevate your Italian...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Ramen How-Tos
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a heaping bowlful of unbelievable, restaurant-quality ramen. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll try your hand at creating classic ramen dishes. Instructed by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to flavor-balance your stock, prep your ingredients and perfectly cook your proteins for a steaming hot...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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