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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Japanese Essentials - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend the evening creating a five-star gourmet Japanese menu. Set up date night magic by treating your partner to this cooking class celebrating Japanese cuisine. A gourmet chef instructor will direct you and provide demonstrations as you create a range of popular Japanese dishes. From California rolls to light and...
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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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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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Kitchen Cutting 101
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delicious Doughnuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the perfect golden brown doughnuts in this class. Who doesn't love fresh, warm doughnuts? In this Delicious Doughnuts cooking class, you'll learn from our gourmet chef how to make doughnut dough from scratch, how to shape your dough, fry it, put filling in it and how to glaze your perfect golden brown doughnuts....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Thai Fundamentals - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the techniques to make Thai food from scratch at a date night session. Perfect for the Thai food lover in your life, this cooking class will give you the skills to recreate your favorite dishes at home. You’ll learn how to combine spices for a creamy panang curry and perfectly cook jasmine rice....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delectable Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make delicious Dim Sum. Discover the secret to making the perfect dumplings in this cooking class. In this class, you will practice the steps to making perfect and tasty dumplings — from forming and folding your wrappers to pleating and steaming. A professional chef will teach you how to make...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Favorite Indian Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook mouthwatering Indian Cuisine. Discover how to prepare and cook delicious Indian dishes in the Favorite Indian Dishes cooking class. In this class, a professional chef will show you and teach you about all the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so delicious and unique. Learn to prepare...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Healthy, Fresh and Colorful Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform the best new seasonal produce into a sumptuous spread of vitamin-packed favorites. Focus on flavor and fresh ingredients and get a healthy dose of recipe inspiration at this colorful cooking class. Start by searing rainbow peppercorn steak before making a delicious ricotta and carrot tart and a vibrant...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Sushi Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the basics of making Sushi. Let a gourmet chef teach you the basics of sushi making in this Sushi Making 101 cooking class. In this class, you will cover the important basics: selecting the freshest fish, seasoning your rice and whisking dipping sauces. Brush up on your knife skills and safety, and learn the...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Patisserie-Style Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the simple secrets to making macarons from scratch. Get a dose of culinary inspiration at this macaron cooking class. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll discover a treat that not only looks beautiful and tastes delicious, but is the perfect conclusion to every meal. Start by whipping eggs to make a batter,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Celebratory Trattoria Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Put a fresh spin on date night with a three-course Italian menu. Forget the reservations, this cooking class will give you the skills to create a trattoria menu anytime. The expert chef, who has a passion for bella Italian cooking, will take you through making fresh pasta dough to create fettuccine with crispy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
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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.