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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Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 6 slide
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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
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jun 13th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining 6 slide
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Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining

$109
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$109
Create fresh al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning simple grilling techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jun 13th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto 6 slide
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Fresh Italian Cooking and Risotto

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build a seasonal Italian menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and risotto basics. Cook a seasonal Italian menu in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare Sicilian-style grilled chicken with fresh herbs, lemon and saffron risotto and a tomato and olive salad with burrata and white...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jun 28th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides 6 slide
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Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create classic diner-style smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Cook a complete smash burger spread in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll bake hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers on a hot griddle and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jun 21st at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week 6 slide
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Teens Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen five days of cooking confidence-building through global cuisine in this cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Mon, Jun 29th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Foodie Flair Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Foodie Flair 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Foodie Flair 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Foodie Flair 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Foodie Flair 5 slide
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Fair Foodie Flair

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set for the fair season with this fun and immersive sweet-themed cooking class. This cooking class is your all-access pass to the secrets of fairground cooking. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival to your summer table. Specifically, you’ll master a trio...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fair Day Foods 6 slide
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Fair Day Foods

$99
Cooking Class
$99
This cooking class pays homage to everybody’s favorite fairground treats. Enjoy your favorite fairground treats without the pain of waiting in line when you take this exciting sweet-themed cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival home, delighting your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 6 slide
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Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Roll homemade tortillas and sizzle carne asada in this fun family class. Enjoy a family-friendly cooking class in Chicago where you’ll make classic Tex-Mex dishes together. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll cook carne asada fajitas, prepare soft flour tortillas and make guacamole...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 6 slide
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Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Celebrate togetherness with fajitas, fresh guacamole and a pineapple agua fresca. Enjoy a family-friendly cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) where you’ll make classic Tex-Mex dishes together. With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook carne asada fajitas, prepare soft flour tortillas...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun 6 slide
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Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill Peruvian-spiced chicken and toss fresh ceviche in this Latin cooking class. From Peruvian-spiced chicken to a tequila lime sorbet, this interactive cooking class in Chicago takes you on a flavorful journey through Latin America. With Chef Eric or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll grill spiced...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun 6 slide
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Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mix, grill and freeze your way through this vibrant Latin American cooking class. From Peruvian-spiced chicken to a tequila lime sorbet, this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) takes you on a flavorful journey through Latin America. With Chef William or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites 6 slide
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Homestyle Southern Cooking Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in Southern flavors with grilling, baking and slow cooking. This cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) is a great way to dive into a comforting Southern menu with plenty of hands-on cooking. With Chef William or a resident chef guiding you through each step, you'll prepare grilled chicken with a signature...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Tue, Jul 7th at 7:00PM & other times
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