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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Prime Parisian Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share an evening of gourmet kitchen fun with your favorite sous chef. Enter the kitchen for a date night cooking class that recreates the romance of an evening in Paris. You'll have first-class tickets to instruction with an expert chef as you learn to create scallops in beurre blanc sauce, au gratin potatoes with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern French Gourmet Dining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate your favorite French recipes with a modern twist. Discover timeless classics with a fresh edge at this immersive cooking class. You’ll learn timeless techniques to maximize flavor and enhance ingredients as you create a menu of strip steak with whole gain mustard sauce, haricot verts salad in a vibrant...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Signature Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu featuring iconic Portuguese dishes. In this immersive cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic ingredients and regional techniques as you compose lively Portuguese recipes. Learn tips for preparing piri piri chicken and crispy potato croquettes. Feature local staples like olives and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stimulate the senses with the dynamic flavors of Thai cuisine. This interactive cooking class will help you master the signature balance of flavors essential to creating authentic Thai dishes. The chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pad thai and developing a rich, aromatic panang coconut curry. You’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sweet and Savory Pie-fection
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Baking statement desserts is a snap thanks to this pastry focussed session. Take your desserts to the next level with a hands-on cooking class on pastry. Guided by a baking expert tutor, you’ll prepare fresh pastry dough and use it to make recipes including sweet galettes with berries and lemony mascarpone...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Timeless Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport your taste buds to Italy with recipes featuring signature regional flavors. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll explore staple ingredients in Italian cuisine while expanding your culinary skills. Elevate hearty pork chops with herby pesto and roast potatoes in duck fat and rosemary. You’ll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Big Island Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive in to the bright and bold flavors of Hawaiian cuisine. This immersive cooking class celebrates signature Hawaiian recipes with a vibrant, tropical menu. Fire up the grill for a sweet and savory pineapple salad to serve along with Kalua pork sliders and spicy slaw. The chef teaches you how to prepare an island...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vegetarian Mediterranean Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover charming meat-free Greek recipes that are heavy on flavor. Add a touch of Mediterranean magic to your next lunch or supper with this practical cooking class celebrating meat-free Greek plates. Your professional chef tutor will take you through a complete menu, giving you hands-on tips as you make falafel,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Southern Fried Chicken Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fried chicken feast featuring delicious Southern traditions. If you've ever wanted to know the secrets for perfectly fried chicken, this hands-on cooking class is for you. The chef will teach you how to prepare crunchy, classic buttermilk fried chicken that’s golden and crisp on the outside and tender...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Restaurant-Style Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Classic Chinese flavors merge to become a spread you won't want to miss. Lovers of Chinese cuisine will adore this hands-on cooking class centered on the traditions of dim sum. Learn to make fresh dough for hand-crafted dumplings and prepare sweet and savory elements to fill them with. You'll follow traditional...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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