Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.


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Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night

$99
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$99
Join your sweetheart for an exploration of Thai cuisine. This immersive cooking class whisks you away to Bangkok with signature flavors from the Thai kitchen. With tips from a world-class chef, you’ll learn to make iconic dishes from pad thai to panang curry with shrimp. The chef will show you how to perfectly...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Hawaiian Favorites

$89
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$89
Savor a taste of Hawaii with signature flavors from the islands. This interactive cooking class showcases classic Hawaiian dishes. Guided by the chef, you’ll upgrade essential skills such as knife handling and balancing flavors while exploring iconic recipes. Grill pineapple and mix spicy slaw to complement...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM
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Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night

$99
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$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
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Big Island Bites

$89
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$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
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Delicious Dim Sum 6 slide
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Delicious Dim Sum

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare to stun your guests and family with your hidden dim sum making talent. Take on this Dim Sum cooking class if you're looking to explore new cuisine. You'll learn how to form the dough, fold and pleat to form circular layers, and then steam the buns to perfection for a wholesome taste. A Chef instructor will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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Indian Restaurant Favorites

$89
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$89
Upgrade your cooking repertoire by diving into the delectable Indian cuisine. Spice up your family's dinner routine as you cook some of the most popular Indian restaurant dishes in this special cooking class. Step into the world of Indian cuisine and learn to make lip-smacking Vegetable Samosas, aromatic Chana Masala,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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Restaurant-Style Dim Sum

$89
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$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
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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Dreamy Creamy Desserts

$89
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$89
Dip into cool, creamy seasonal treats. This dessert-focused cooking class celebrates light, fruity sweets perfect for warm, sunny days. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, the chef teaches you to make classic treats to delight family and friends. Learn the secrets of a perfectly-soaked tres leches cake and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Traditional Indian Dining

$89
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$89
From around the world comes a sensational menu featuring all the favorite flavors of India. Tap into the hearty heritage of India's delicious dining culture in a hands-on cooking class that brings this unique cuisine to your home table. Your instructor is well-versed in the customs of the region and will share...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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Sunny Day Sweets

$89
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$89
Craft cool, creamy and comforting desserts perfect for a summer’s day. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips and techniques for upgrading your dessert repertoire with classic treats. Learn to make tres leches cake, a sweet and creamy Mexican favorite and draw inspiration from Italy with a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Modern Brasserie

$89
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$89
Elevate mealtime with classic French techniques. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn timeless methods for infusing meals with French finesse. Follow along with the chef as you prepare strip steak with tangy whole-grain mustard sauce and dress fresh haricots verts salad with homemade shallot...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th at 4:00PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish. After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
363 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 6:30PM & other times
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