Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
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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Chicken Dinner Sicilian Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your friends and family with this Italian inspired feast. Infuse your next dinner party with a taste of Sicilian sunshine thanks to this engaging cooking class. Working alongside a pro chef, you’ll produce a whole menu of Italian classics, beginning with Chicken Piccata served with asparagus, truffles...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
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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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the art of making puff pastry for delectable desserts. You'll learn how to make puff pastry like a professional in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to whip up the dough from scratch, plus how to laminate it for a rich and flaky texture. You'll make a mille-feuille with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your bakes with a puff pastry masterclass. Discover the secret to beautifully flaky puff pastry every time with this 3-hour cooking class. Led by a pastry expert, you’ll get to grips with layering butter and dough to produce a rich, crumbly base and use it to make sweet and savory dishes — decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Springtime Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft beautiful and delicious macarons inspired by springtime. You'll learn how to make macarons from scratch in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make flower-shaped macrons with springtime flavors. You'll make lemon and white chocolate and strawberry macarons by whipping up a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Elegant Flower Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a spring inspired macaron masterclass. Let your inner pâtissière bloom with this 3-hour cooking class focused on beautiful flower macarons. Following the chef instructor you’ll discover the secrets to the perfect macaron, from making the batter and piping graceful floral...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Macarons with Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crГЁme brГ»lee macarons while learning how...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Famous Bakes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Over just 3 days, teens will gain amazing new skills in baking. This 3-day cooking series will be some of the most rewarding days for your teens, as they not only discover new skills in baking but also have a very fun time with old and new friends. An expert chef will guide these Summer cooking classes through their...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Bakes
$199
Cooking Class
$199
Children aged 12 and above will learn how to make world famous bakes here. Teens will learn to become creative, confident and skillful in the kitchen through this cooking series, where they will make amazing bakes that are famous across the world. Your teen will become knowledgeable in traditional and modern baking...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Italian Basics - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring the whole crew to enjoy this chef-led experience. Take family bonding to the next level with this hands-on cooking class where each member of your group will get to help out in creating a multi-course menu. From knife basics to ingredient prep, this fun, interactive experience is sure to make lasting...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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