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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Cook a Classic Coastal Summer Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Get hands-on with summer classics rooted in fresh seasonal coastal flavors. If you love cooking with the best of the season, this interactive cooking class in Naperville is made for you. With Chef Jesse or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll prepare cedar plank salmon with blackberry sauce, assemble...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. In this immersive cooking class, learn how to make elevated versions of your favorite Chinese dishes. An expert chef will teach you the techniques and recipes to prepare authentic dishes. Learn how to give chicken the perfect crispy sear and master the art of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The French Quarter Through Food
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whisk up festive vibes inspired by the French Quarter. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled with honey...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Magical Chocolate Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rich and delicious - unlock the secrets to working with chocolate in a fun class. Transform everyone’s favorite ingredient into an array of mouth-watering treats in a chocolate extravaganza cooking class. Led by an expert chocolatier you’ll learn the secrets to tempering chocolate, making salted caramel...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flavors That Capture the French Quarter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the festive magic of French Quarter cooking. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great for Groups of 12-16
Conquering the Kitchen
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Sharpen your team spirit away from the office with an exciting chef-led session. If spirits in the office have started to wane, then instead of heading to the boardroom for another boring presentation, why not sign your crew up for this team building activity? Guided by a world-class chef, you and your squad can...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 12-16
Savoring Shared Success
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Keep your knives sharp and your teamwork skills sharper with hands-on, chef-led cooking class. If the office morale is starting to take a dip, what better way to reignite your team’s spirit than with a hands-on team building activity? That’s right, swapping spreadsheets for aprons, you and your crew will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Sizzle, Sear and Succeed
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Collaborate on every course in this hands-on, chef-led cooking lesson. This culinary team building activity is well beyond the typical and, let’s face it, boring boardroom presentations and trust-falls that so often characterize corporate attempts at team bonding. Led by renowned local chef, this session aims...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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French-Inspired Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring distinctive French flair to your culinary repertoire. Join this cooking class to discover authentic French recipes and traditional techniques for creating a menu worthy of a Paris bistro. Chef David is ready to help you explore the art of preparing a classic coq au vin. You'll develop the skills to prep, combine...
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Chef David
Downtown Chicago
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Classic Beef Wellington
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
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Chef Jane
Downtown Chicago
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Middle Eastern Feast
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to handcraft your favorite Middle Eastern recipes in this hands-on experience. Make culinary magic in this interactive cooking class with Chef David where you'll practice knife skills while transforming fresh ingredients into flavorful Middle Eastern dishes that are ideal for sharing with family and...
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Chef David
Downtown Chicago
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Mexican Street Food 101
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn hands-on techniques to craft vibrant, authentic Mexican street food favorites. Dive into the bold flavors and lively spirit of Mexican street cuisine in this interactive cooking class led by Chef David. Discover how to transform simple ingredients into vibrant, crowd-pleasing dishes using time-honored techniques...
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Chef David
Downtown Chicago
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