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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A Rainbow of Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your culinary canvas with vibrant seasonal flavors and colorful produce. This hands-on cooking class celebrates seasonal cuisine by highlighting colors, flavors and textures in a gourmet menu. Accent rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac sauce and brighten your plate with heirloom tomato and peach salad....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Timeless Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse flawless French macarons with tried-and-true flavors combinations. This hands-on cooking class takes the art of the macaron to the next level with indulgent flavor pairings. You’ll learn the essential methods for preparing classic macarons with tips from an expert chef, then enhance your batter with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavors of the French Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft elegant dishes from the French Riviera. This hands-on cooking class elevates your culinary skills while introducing you to regional French cuisine. An expert chef teaches you how to pan roast chicken enhanced with buttery white wine beurre blanc. Add texture to French lentil salad with creamy goat cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Polish your sushi skills with a focus on basic sushi making. Sushi night just got even more exciting with this cooking class that focuses on the essentials of making finger-licking good treats. A Chef instructor will teach you about selecting the right rice seasoning, using fresh fish and whipping up dipping sauces....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing tops the handcrafted pasta you'll create in this fun and practical session. Indulge in a hearty helping of Old-World culinary craft thanks to this hands-on cooking class focused on the pasta-making process. Your capable chef instructor will show you how to turn out your dough, transform it into two pasta forms...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian on the Grill
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a taste of summer in Italy with this vibrant grilled menu. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the lighter side of Italian cuisine with a menu perfect for dining al fresco. Follow along with the chef as you grill fragrant chicken diavola and tender asparagus accented with capers and lemon. Mix bright tomato...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless charm of Italian cooking with this elegant gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class invites you to elevate your culinary skills while enjoying upscale Italian fare for two. Join your sweetheart in the kitchen where you’ll form, cut and cook homemade fettuccine to serve with succulent steak...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Spanish Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Spanish cuisine with a vibrant feast of regional favorites. This immersive cooking class explores Spain’s rich culture and time-honored culinary techniques with a menu of iconic dishes. An expert chef shares all the secrets to making authentic paella featuring tender chicken and spicy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Indulgent French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform the flavors of classic desserts into decadent French macarons. In this in-depth cooking class, you'll explore the art of making macarons with guidance from an expert chef. Follow along as you mix the delicate batter, pipe perfectly round shells and craft luxurious fillings to flavor your treats. Savor the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Moroccan Magic - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight in the enchanting flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This immersive cooking class takes you on a spellbinding journey into the kitchens of Marrakesh as you explore the dynamic ingredients that give Moroccan cooking its signature allure. Assemble a fragrant orange, mint and olive salad, then roast chicken...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Pasta at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with pasta all over again with this home-style pasta-making class. Calling all pasta lovers for a fun-filled Pasta-making cooking class! Learn the secrets of crafting hand-cut pasta with Truffle Oil and Parmesan creations, the classic Orecchiette with zesty tomato sauce and some indulgent spicy Italian...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Steak Dinner For Dad
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give your guy the good stuff in a Father's Day feast he's sure to savor. Your favorite fellow is in for a fabulous time with this personalized cooking class designed just for him! Your menu for this magnificent Dad-centered experience includes seared steak and freshly-made compound butter with a suite of sumptuous...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.