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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Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: South American Steak Specialties 6 slide
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South American Steak Specialties

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your usual steak dinner gets a tasteful upgrade thanks to these deluxe Latin dishes. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to expand your home dining options with a specialty South American-style spread. Learn expert techniques from a top chef who'll show you how to create grilled flank steak flavored with...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italy's Finest Flavors 6 slide
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Italy's Finest Flavors

$89
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$89
You're in for a tasty adventure with this exploration of Old World cuisine. There's more to Italian cuisine than just the dishes you know and love and this interactive cooking class is a perfect introduction to some delicious alternatives. Enjoy easy-going instruction from your accomplished instructor as you prepare...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Feast From Italy 6 slide
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Summer Feast From Italy

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in the wondrous seasonal cuisine of a beloved dining destination. Give the change of season a gourmet welcome with this cooking class commemorating the glorious culinary traditions of the Italian summer. Your esteemed instructor shares time-tested methods refined over generations in an insightful session that...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Delights 6 slide
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Rustic Italian Delights

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor a selection of hearty dishes infused with authentic Euro-Mediterranean flavor. Italian dining gets a delicious reminder of its roots with the rustic recipes you'll make in this interactive cooking class. Discover traditional methods for recreate the familiar flavors of shrimp and pasta topped with basil and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Brasserie Selections 6 slide
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Brasserie Selections

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elegant French dining takes on a gourmet handcrafted personality. From the beloved heritage of Paris come the incredible restaurant-level dishes in this cooking class, deluxe gourmet creations you're sure to relish. Step-by-step instruction from your skilled chef instructor will lead you through lessons in steak frite...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 6 slide
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Homespun Specialty Pies

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Expand your baking repertoire with these joyous new additions to your dessert table. If you're looking to take your baking options beyond the usual cakes and cookies, this hands-on cooking class featuring classic pies is the perfect workshop for you. Your entertaining instructor leads you from handcrafted pastry dough...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Dolci for Summer 6 slide
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Italian Dolci for Summer

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your summer even sweeter with a tempting array of traditional treats. Take your tastebuds on a tasty trek across the ocean with an interactive cooking class celebrating the sweet traditions of Italian baking. With step-by-step instructions from your engaging instructor, you'll assemble top-tier batters and doughs...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Chocolate Celebration 6 slide
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Chocolate Celebration

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give yourself a little treat, simply for the decadence of it! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the homemade chocolate treats showcased in this indulgent hands-on cooking class. It's a full-fledge fudge festival thanks to your capable instructor and their easy-to-follow lessons in gooey brownies, creamy gelato and fluffy...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
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Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: In the Patisserie Window 6 slide
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In the Patisserie Window

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake a bevy of beautiful treats in the sweetest French tradition. Add a touch of elegance to your baking regimen with this interactive cooking class focused on the craft of Parisian pastries. Begin by preparing a laminated dough featuring pockets of butter to create enticingly flaky layers. Then, transform it into...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Timeless French Macarons 6 slide
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Timeless French Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the magic of creating these petite patisseries from scratch. Home bakers intrigued by the art of the macaron will adore this hands-on cooking class for chefs of all abilities. Work with an expert local baker as you practice piping and baking precise meringues filled with creamy centers that redefine...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
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Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun 6 slide
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Primo Summer Pasta - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Handcrafted pasta tops the menu in a summertime session for cooks of all ages. Show your budding chefs the secrets behind their favorite pasta dishes with this eye-opening cooking class on your activities calendar. Come to the kitchen together and learn to make homemade pasta with a simple tomato sauce topping, crisp...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 1 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun 6 slide
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Kids Cooking Series

Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Your little helpers will get a big kick out of making their own primo pizza. There's no better way to get your kids to help with dinner than this in-person cooking class where pizza is the main event. Your crew shares a guided lesson in crafting fresh dough, savory sauces and incredible toppings to create traditional...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
4.6
30 Reviews
Skokie
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