Beginner Cooking Classes in Naperville
Take your skills from culinary beginner to kitchen-savvy cook under the guidance of world-class chefs with beginner cooking classes in Naperville. Learn foundational techniques from knife work to plating from top-rated professionals while exploring your favorite cuisines. Try your hand at making fresh, homemade pasta, creamy hummus, colorful paella and other international delights or keep it close to home while elevating Midwestern comfort classics. Start your culinary journey by booking a class today!
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Spring Seasonal Brunch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get ready for a Spring brunch by taking this cooking class. Prepare for your upcoming brunches this Spring by taking a Spring seasonal brunch cooking class. Follow the steps from a top-rated chef on making roasted asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto crisps. Pair your Spring brunch with a unique...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
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.
Start with a vibrant...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Quick and Easy Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spice up Taco Tuesdays by making your own tacos from scratch. Master a street food staple at this taco cooking class bursting with Mexican flavor. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn the secrets to pressing and cooking your own tortillas before creating a range of traditional fillings including pork al pastor...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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French Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Incorporate fresh, French flavors into your cooking. Get to know the flavors of France in this hands-on cooking class. A top chef will walk you through creating a range of quintessentially French dishes. Get to grips with classic cooking techniques that add typical French flair to this world-class...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mediterranean Bites With Big Flavor
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join like-minded foodies on a culinary tour through the Mediterranean. Discover the fresh ingredients and rich flavors that characterize Mediterranean cuisine at this insightful cooking class. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll grill shrimp to unlock its sweet flavor, prepare rich and satisfying lamb...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pastry and Baking Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join a patisserie expert to learn the secrets to exquisite desserts and savory pastry treats. Learn to make French pastries like a pro at this hands-on cooking class. With technical tips from the chef instructor, you’ll master sweet and savory recipes including the perfect pavlova, complete with crisp meringue,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Supreme French Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare an authentic feast of gourmet French cuisine. Recreate your own French bistro favorites at this cool and classic cooking class. Under the tutelage of the pro chef you’ll develop key kitchen skills including sautéing, roasting, blanching and baking to create pan-roasted tarragon chicken with a silky...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Journey to Japan
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own Japanese menu of traditional street foods and dipping sauces. Wow your friends with a Japanese feast using the skills you learn at this insightful cooking class. The chef tutor will guide you through popular Japanese ingredients and traditional techniques as you make shrimp and pork gyoza, vegetable...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Treats From the Spanish Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet menu of Spanish favorites from pork to olive oil ice cream. Explore the exciting and diverse flavors of Spain at this fascinating cooking class. In the session, you’ll make roasted pork loin paired with a tangy romesco sauce, potatoes with paprika and orange and a flavor-packed salad with black...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Easy Antipasti to Share
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook an array of Italian-inspired delicious appetizers. Indulge in classic Italian antipasti at this small plates with big flavors cooking class. Guided by the chef instructor, you’ll create a spread of appetizers that are perfect for suppers or cocktail parties. Start with crispy bruschetta with olive tapenade...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Spotlight on Delicious Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Dive into this Danish pastry class and make your own sweet and savory delights. Add a new skill to your culinary resumé by discovering the versatility of Danish pastries at this cooking class suitable for all levels. You’ll begin by following the chef instructor to make dough laminated with layers of butter...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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