Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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Relaxed Spring Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring garden-style flavors together smoothly. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Simple Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a light, flavorful meal in a relaxed cooking class. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on light, flavorful spring dishes. Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vibrant Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Spend date night cooking side by side with French flair. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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Steakhouse Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn brown butter techniques, master sugar ratios and bake elevated cookies to enjoy at home. Settle in for a hands-on cooking class that blends technique, creativity and mouthwatering creations you’ll want to share. You’ll savor warm house-made focaccia and whipped honey butter while meeting your chef...
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Chef Trevor
Serving the Chicago area
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Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore vibrant Mediterranean cuisine while learning spice harmony and grilling techniques. Every bite tastes unmistakably sun-soaked in this Mediterranean cooking class with Chef Janet and her curated menu. During this hands-on session, you'll craft a three-course meal with expert guidance along the way.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Bistro Bites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring a little Parisian panache to your home dining line-up with these bistro-ready recipes. This interactive cooking class with Chef Rakhi is a surefire way to add a touch of authentic European style to your culinary collection. You'll learn to prepare a menu filled with gourmet morsels from the most essential bistro...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Dice, Slice & Snack
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn the essential knife techniques while chopping up tasty snacks! Elevate the proper use of knives at home in this fun cooking class with Chef Andy. Discover tips for knife care and handling and learn the difference between chef's knives and pairing knives as you slice and dice through this session.
Cut your way...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Pop-up Class
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Roll Creative Plant-Based Sushi
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to roll plant-based sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you will learn how to create vibrant plant-based sushi from scratch using clever ingredient swaps and simple techniques. With guidance from Chef Natalie, you will build confidence with knife skills, prep ingredients and roll...
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Chef Nathalie
Chicago
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Festive Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn an ordinary evening into a Parisian-inspired date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Gourmet Parisian Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Paris through a hands-on date night class. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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