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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Fair Foodie Flair
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set for the fair season with this fun and immersive sweet-themed cooking class. This cooking class is your all-access pass to the secrets of fairground cooking. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival to your summer table. Specifically, you’ll master a trio...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook a Complete Southern Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refine Southern techniques in this cooking class while cooking classic menu favorites. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit dough and prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Explore Global Comfort Foods
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Give your teen a global cooking week with daily hands-on projects in this cooking series. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in Naperville takes teens on a five-day culinary journey around the world. Guided by Chef Jesse or a professional chef instructor, students will explore global cuisines...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate togetherness with fajitas, fresh guacamole and a pineapple agua fresca. Enjoy a family-friendly cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) where you’ll make classic Tex-Mex dishes together. With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook carne asada fajitas, prepare soft flour tortillas...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Caribbean Island Flavors - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create authentic Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy garlic mojo...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sweet State Fair Specialties
$109
Cooking Class
$109
A carnival of exciting treats await in this joyous summer session. The casual creativity of this cooking class is a celebration of the fun dessert traditions of American fairs. Explore the magic of making your own crispy funnel cakes, delicious blueberry pie with a double crust and s'mores bars so sensational, you'll...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mix, grill and freeze your way through this vibrant Latin American cooking class. From Peruvian-spiced chicken to a tequila lime sorbet, this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) takes you on a flavorful journey through Latin America. With Chef William or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create fresh al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning simple grilling techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Crowd-Pleasing Tex-Mex Favorites - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy every craving with carne asada fajitas, queso fundido and fresh guacamole. Bring the whole family together for a fun cooking class in Naperville centered on Tex-Mex favorites. You'll prepare carne asada fajitas with peppers and onions, mix and roll homemade flour tortillas and make fresh guacamole and queso...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in Southern flavors with grilling, baking and slow cooking. This cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) is a great way to dive into a comforting Southern menu with plenty of hands-on cooking. With Chef William or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll prepare grilled chicken with a signature...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create classic diner-style smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Cook a complete smash burger spread in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll bake hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers on a hot griddle and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Crowd-Pleasing Tex-Mex Favorites - Family Fun
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft a vibrant Latin American menu packed with bold spice and fresh citrus. Explore bold Latin American flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. You'll prepare Peruvian-spiced grilled chicken, cook poblano rice and make a grilled shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips. You'll also assemble a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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