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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Journey to Japan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own Japanese menu of traditional street foods and dipping sauces. Wow your friends with a Japanese feast using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. The chef tutor will guide you through popular Japanese ingredients and traditional techniques as you make shrimp and pork gyoza, vegetable...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Treats From the Spanish Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet menu of Spanish favorites from pork to olive oil ice cream. Explore the exciting and diverse flavors of Spain at this fascinating cooking class. In the session, you’ll make roasted pork loin paired with a tangy romesco sauce, potatoes with paprika and orange and a flavor-packed salad with black...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tantalizing Thai
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Celebrating French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Showcase signature French flavors in a stunning gourmet menu. In this immersive cooking class, an expert chef shares classic techniques from the French kitchen to highlight some of the region’s most iconic flavors and recipes. From traditional French onion soup to marinated steak with Roquefort butter and an...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Quick and Easy Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spice up Taco Tuesdays by making your own tacos from scratch. Master a street food staple at this taco cooking class bursting with Mexican flavor. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn the secrets to pressing and cooking your own tortillas before creating a range of traditional fillings including pork al pastor...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Chinese Comfort at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn expert tips for recreating Chinese comfort favorites in your own kitchen. This hands-on cooking class teaches all the skills and techniques you need to whip up your favorite Chinese takeout recipes from tangy hot and sour soup to savory ginger beef and scallion lo mein. Practice your knife skills while preparing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flavors of Spring - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This fresh, in-season menu is perfect for celebrating new beginnings. Renew your love with your sweetheart in the kitchen with a fun, intimate cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll craft a seasonal menu using timeless techniques. Pan-roast juicy chicken seasoned with herbs and enliven farro with fresh...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Spotlight on Delicious Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into this Danish pastry class and make your own sweet and savory delights. Add a new skill to your culinary resumé by discovering the versatility of Danish pastries at this cooking class suitable for all levels. You’ll begin by following the chef instructor to make dough laminated with layers of butter...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflГ©. Then, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fun Flavorful Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw flavor inspiration from these creative croissants. What flavor sensations will you create with the skills in this hands-on cooking class? The chef will teach you how to properly form classic croissant dough to infuse with sweet and savory additions. Practice working different ingredients into your treats by...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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