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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Kids Cooking Series
Merry Dessert Gnomes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn to make cute cream puffs with the family Embark on a fun wintery activity with a family-friendly cooking class. Learn to make gourmet cream puffs from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as piping shapes, mixing dough and assembling cute gnome cream...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Buddy’s Holiday Pasta Bash
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create festive pasta dishes inspired by Elf. Handmade noodles, holiday fun and Buddy’s iconic spaghetti! Embrace the magic of the holidays with this cooking class inspired by the festive fun of the movie Elf! You’ll roll, cut and shape fresh pasta from scratch because nothing spreads “holiday...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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A Dim Sum Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make this classic Asian dish from your kitchen Dim sim is the ultimate sharing dish to enjoy with friends and family so in this dim sum dinner cooking class, you will learn from an expert check how to prepare this meal from scratch. Practice the art of forming, filling and folding a dumpling with neat...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Mac вЂn Cheese, Home Alone Style!
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Indulge in a nostalgic cooking experience inspired by Home Alone with elevated comfort food classics! Step into the world of Home Alone with this epic cooking class! Begin with bite-sized pizzas using a homemade crust, red sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Then, elevate your comfort food game with creamy mac 'n cheese...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Holiday
Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Royale With Cheese and More
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Cook 90s diner classics inspired by Pulp Fiction with Chef Janet. Channel the iconic diner vibes of Pulp Fiction with this exclusive cooking class led by Chef Janet. Craft the perfect burger that’ll have you saying, “Mmm, this IS a tasty burger!”. Shake things up with $5-worthy milkshakes so divine,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Essential Dim Sum
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Holiday
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Discover French Culinary Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic French dishes from a professional chef. Explore the wide world of French cooking in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic French dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging hands-on environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a four-course meal....
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Savory And Sweet French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the two sides of French cuisine: both sweet and savory. French cuisine is not just about savory delights, explore its sweet side too, with this unmissable cooking class. Start with a savory thyme-roasted chicken paired with buttery leeks and crispy bacon. Complement the main course with creamy pommes aligot...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Bistro Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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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Verified Chef
Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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