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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Bright Spring Supper
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice everyday cooking skills with fresh, seasonal flavors. Bring fresh seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and pretzel...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking techniques that translate to home kitchens. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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StarHost
Mexican Kitchen
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Prepare a fiesta-style Mexican feast completely from scratch. In this hands-on class with Chef Andy, you'll learn the skills and authentic Mexican cooking techniques and ingredients needed to build a feast worthy of a proper Mexican fiesta.
Chef Andy believes nothing beats a homemade taco, and homemade flour...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Pop-up Class
Traditional Pasta-Making
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and homemade marinara from scratch in this hands-on class. If fresh, handmade pasta has been calling your name, this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet is the perfect place to start. Discover how a few simple pantry staples can become silky, delicious pasta and gain the confidence to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Relaxed Spring Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal food with a clear, practical approach. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Chicago focused on light, crowd-pleasing dishes. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Simple Spring Celebration Spread
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare spring dishes that feel polished but approachable. Plan a fun, food-forward evening with this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots, jeweled basmati rice pilaf and...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Bright Spring Celebration Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking skills that support relaxed, social meals. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
StarHost
Great for Groups of 14-30
Spanish Paella Party
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the art of sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Craft your own sushi rolls from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! Chef Janet will walk you through pro-level knife techniques, how to season and shape perfect sushi rice and how to choose vibrant, high-quality ingredients. Then it’s time...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Balanced Spring Celebration Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a festive spring menu with practical instruction. Cook an elevated spring menu in this cooking class in Chicago that’s perfect for sharing. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati rice pilaf....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Rustic 40-Clove Garlic Chicken
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice timing and coordination to bring a full meal together smoothly. Create a simple but elevated menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade, green beans with lemon and capers and chocolate mousse....
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to streamline your cooking while delivering strong results. Cook an impressive dinner without stress in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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