Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Dim Sum
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Masterclass
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Who said vegetarian food isn't sophisticated? Take your vegetarian cookery to the next level with this skillful cooking class focusing on fine dining vegetarian style. Don't let your vegetarian option be an afterthought when creating a feast for non-meat-eating friends and family. Start off with a creamy tomato bisque...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Team Building Activity
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 Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
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
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Delectable Dim Sum Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Carry On A Communal Tradition With This Dim Sum Cooking Class Special Dim sums are a delight to make and share with others as you'll experience in this hands-on cooking class. Our seasoned Chef instructor will oversee the entire process as you learn to make two different types of dumplings and everything from pleating...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Savor Summer's Flavors Al Fresco
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Join this cooking class and embrace summer's bounty with a menu designed for outdoor dining. Elevate your summer gatherings with this comprehensive cooking class! Master the art of grilling salmon to a juicy perfection, complemented by a vibrant sauce bursting with fresh seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs. Next,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Harvest Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the season with summer-inspired culinary creations in a hands-on experience. Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful cooking class. Craft a seasonal symphony starting with a juicy flank steak topped with a zesty corn and tomatillo relish – a burst of summer in every bite. Next, create a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Summer Flavor Fiesta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spend your summer mastering seasonal cuisine in this hands-on culinary experience In this interactive cooking class, explore summer’s finest flavors with a menu of vibrant dishes. Master the art of grilling pizza with smoky cheese and zesty peppers, and crafting a salad of juicy nectarines, arugula, and creamy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Downtown Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.