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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Mother's Day Favorite
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
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
Downtown Chicago
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Elegant Easter Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a seasonal Easter meal while practicing classic, approachable techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fundamental Pastry Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice classic pastry methods in a supportive setting. Level up your dessert game in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on French pastry essentials. Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Homestyle Italian Pantry Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bring Italian pantry staples together in one meal. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad and polenta...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in Chicago. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in Chicago, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before simmering...
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Chicago
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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Hearty Ravioli From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Roll out the dough for your own homemade ravioli, accompanied by an appetizer and dessert. Join Chef Rakhi for a Florentine-inspired cooking class from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Learn new pasta-making skills and add a zest of Italian charm to your culinary repertoire.
Chef Rakhi will guide...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Essential Pastry Essentials
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to cook smooth custards and stable creams. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a lemon tart. You’ll...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delicious Italian Pantry Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create reliable Italian meals from scratch. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Booster
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Potsticker Dumpling Feast
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to mix, fill and fold delicate potstickers in this fun team building activity. Get your group rolling with a fun and interactive potsticker-making team building activity. Guided by Chef Janet, your group will learn the art of crafting delicate dumplings with perfect folds and flavorful fillings.
From...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Fold, pleat and battle your way through Chicago’s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Chicago! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge.
Fold, pinch,...
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Chicago
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