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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Savoring the Flavors of France

$89
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$89
Handcraft a rustic menu of French specialties featuring staple regional ingredients. This immersive cooking class transports you to a cozy bistro in the French countryside with classic ingredients and recipes. Develop the rich, hearty flavors of French onion soup and bring a fresh touch with a Champagne-shallot...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 8th at 4:00PM & other times
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Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate ingredients at their peak with this high-end seasonal menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you’ll learn secrets from fine dining kitchens while elevating your culinary skills. An expert chef demonstrates tips for pan-roasting herbed chicken and introducing textures with farro and snap peas. Enhance...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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Pie Crust Delights

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the possibilities of pie crust with fun and unique creations. This hands-on cooking class will have you thinking outside of the pie pan with creative uses for pie dough. Follow along with the chef as you master basic techniques for forming the perfect dough, then transform your base into rustic galettes with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, May 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Modern Specialty Croissants

$89
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$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 9:00AM & other times
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Falafel Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft fragrant and flavorful vegetarian fare featuring crispy falafel and Mediterranean flair. This interactive cooking class draws inspiration from across the Mediterranean in a vibrant vegetarian menu. A world-class chef will teach you how to mix, form and fry golden, crunchy falafel to serve with Greek-inspired...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 1:00PM & other times
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Tokyo Elegance - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the allure of Japanese cuisine as you handcraft an elegant menu. In this interactive cooking class, an expert chef shares elevated techniques from Japanese cuisine. You’ll practice essential methods such as searing salmon and rolling sushi, then learn tips for elevating each dish with flavorful gourmet...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 4:00PM & other times
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Vietnamese Specialties

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the signature flavors of Vietnam with this lively menu. In this immersive cooking class, the chef teaches you to make iconic staples of Vietnamese cuisine bursting with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Fill and form shrimp spring rolls to dip into tangy peanut sauce and grill chicken scented with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 1:00PM & other times
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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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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 10th at 9:00AM & other times
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Romantic Tuscan Feast - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your romance with an elegant feast inspired by the signature flavors of Tuscany. This immersive cooking class will whisk you and your sweetheart away to the Tuscan countryside with classic flavors and elevated recipes. Follow along with the chef as you practice five-star techniques and traditional methods...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, May 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, May 20th at 7:00PM & other times
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An Evening in Paris - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night an evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 11th at 4:00PM & other times
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Southern Chicken Dinner

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic fried chicken with all the fixings. This hands-on cooking class covers the time-honored techniques behind traditional Southern staples. Follow along with an expert chef as you practice coating and frying chicken to crunchy, golden perfection. Braise greens with bacon and master the art of forming...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, May 26th at 1:00PM
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