Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.


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A Taste of Italian Classics

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautГ©ing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes. Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes...
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Chef Janet
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Father's Day

Essential Dim Sum

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor. Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Father's Day

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
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Wed, Jul 16th at 6:00PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 12-16

Culinary Creations

$110
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$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 12-16

Culinary Creations

$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Caribbean Feast

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn to create a colorful three-course French Caribbean feast from scratch with Chef Jane. In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of French Caribbean cooking with the instruction of the incredibly talented Chef Jane. Caribbean cooking is all about adding layers upon layers of flavor, which will be...
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Chef Jane
5.0
25 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish. After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
363 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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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
5.0
25 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Spanish Paella Party

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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
5.0
363 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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The Art of Comforting Baking

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn dough-making techniques to create scones, bread and cinnamon rolls. This cooking class invites you to explore the art of baking, focusing on versatile dough-making techniques. Chef Andy will guide you through creating a selection of savory and sweet baked goods from scratch. Begin by preparing buttery, flaky...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
363 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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