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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Pastry and Baking Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a patisserie expert to learn the secrets to exquisite desserts and savory pastry treats. Learn to make French pastries like a pro at this hands-on cooking class. With technical tips from the chef instructor, you’ll master sweet and savory recipes including the perfect pavlova, complete with crisp meringue,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Street Taco Sensations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate a Latin classic you can create for your favorite food lovers. Take your love for traditional tacos to the streets in a cooking class that maximizes hearty flavors and tempting textures. A premier local chef leads the session, with lessons in regional methods for creating heritage elements such as al pastor,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the signature flavors of Portugal in this vibrant menu. This immersive cooking class highlights beloved Portuguese dishes as you explore traditional ingredients and techniques. A world-class chef shows you how to season and cook piri piri chicken and fry crispy potato croquettes. Delight the senses with an...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Easy Antipasti to Share
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook an array of Italian-inspired delicious appetizers. Indulge in classic Italian antipasti at this small plates with big flavors cooking class. Guided by the chef instructor, you’ll create a spread of appetizers that are perfect for suppers or cocktail parties. Start with crispy bruschetta with olive tapenade...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bistro Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get in on the European dining magic with this stunning menu. Bring a touch of gourmet enchantment to your dining life with a cooking class showcasing the bistro traditions of Paris. With a spread featuring pan-roasted chicken in a decadent white sauce, asparagus paired with delicate poached eggs and a Grand Marnier...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Springtime in Paris
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add some Parisian sparkle to your next dinner with this French cuisine experience. Share a delicious Parisian meal in this fun cooking class. Learn how to whisk eggs for light and airy goat’s cheese soufflés, grill fresh asparagus, and finish the evening with flaming crêpes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Incorporate fresh, French flavors into your cooking. Get to know the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. A top chef will walk you through creating a range of quintessentially French dishes. Get to grips with classic cooking techniques that add typical French flair to this world-class...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delicious Danishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your baking abilities with these fresh and tasty pastries. The grocery store bakery section has nothing on this cooking class highlighting the techniques for crafting your own authentic danish-based treats. Your first-rate instructor shows you how to make a delicate pastry dough that becomes cream cheese...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elevated Italian-Inspired Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a modern Italian-style menu featuring upscale ingredients and timeless techniques. The menu for this gourmet cooking class draws inspiration from Old World recipes with a decidedly contemporary finesse. The chef shows you how to prepare chicken and a buttery sauce for chicken piccata and infuse creamy polenta...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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New England Coastal Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace hearty dishes from the heart of the New England Coast. Take a trip along the New England Coast at this fun cooking class featuring fresh seafood and more. The chef instructor will pass on expert tips as you're guided through making traditional crisp and flavorful crab cakes. Plus, you’ll prepare a tangy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Staple Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how easy it can be to make bread at home. This interactive cooking class delves into the art of bread-making with a selection of essential loaves. Learn the roles of yeast and proofing as you make homemade white bread. Explore different types of flour and additional ingredients while making cinnamon raisin...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Nonna's Saucy Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The key to irresistible Italian cooking is an excellent sauce. This hands-on cooking class delves into Nonna’s recipe box to unveil the secrets of a great Italian sauce. With a world-class chef to guide you, you’ll prepare classic recipes like spicy shrimp fra diavolo to improve your sauce-making skills....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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