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
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Explore Global Comfort Foods
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your child up for a five-day cooking series centered on international food. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in Naperville takes young chefs on a five-day journey through global flavors. Guided by Chef Jesse or a chef instructor, kids will explore dishes inspired by Mexico, Asia, Italy, France...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Flavorful French Chicken and Ratatouille
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare balanced French summer meals in this cooking class while building roasting and baking skills. Enjoy a fresh French-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll cook pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon roasted potatoes and salad...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen five days of cooking confidence-building through global cuisine in this cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Southern Cuisine Skill Building
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create traditional Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional French Bistro Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create simple French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with roasted garlic...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Master Time-Honored Southern Comfort Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare classic Southern meals in this cooking class while building frying and baking skills. Cook classic Southern comfort food in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare buttermilk fried chicken with a crisp crust, flaky buttermilk biscuits with hot honey butter and a refreshing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Bold Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create bold Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Share a flavorful evening focused on Caribbean cuisine in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare jerk chicken thighs, arugula and avocado salad,...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh Italian Outdoor Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare light Italian meals in this cooking class while building grilling and risotto skills. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron risotto and assemble a tomato and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Traditional Caribbean Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning marinating and frying techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a fresh outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Craft Seasonal Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a balanced grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Explore grilling and smoking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon and cook corn...
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Chicago (Streeterville)
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Traditional Italian Al Fresco Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook light al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning grilling and pastry basics. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Skokie
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