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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Modern French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Re-imagine steak frites with a fun, contemporary take on the classic dish. This French-inspired cooking class gives traditional recipes a creative spin. The chef teaches essential methods for handling proteins, improving your knife cuts and making sauces while reinventing a classic dish. Serve tender strip steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pie Dough Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the possibilities of pie dough with a variety of creative treats. This hands-on cooking class highlights the versatility of pie dough as a base for sweet and savory delights. The chef teaches the essentials for making perfect pie dough to fill with wild mushrooms or berries to make rustic galettes. Fold...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Signature Cuban Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in these flavor-packed recipes from the Cuban kitchen. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll explore iconic dishes from the heart of Cuba. Practice essential techniques like grilling pork with lime-marinated onions and frying crunchy tostones. You’ll brush up your knife skills to make a fresh,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Greek Vegetarian Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make plant-forward recipes inspired by Greek classics. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches you how to make classic Greek recipes suitable for vegetarians. Mix and fry crispy falafel and season tender roasted potatoes with lemon and oregano. Assemble a tangy Greek salad for a touch of...
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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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Upscale Japanese - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bask in the elegance of a Japanese feast handcrafted by you and your sweetheart. In this hands-on cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic Japanese ingredients and high-end techniques. You’ll practice the precision and finesse Japanese cooking is known for as you sear salmon and fry tempura vegetables....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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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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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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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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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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