Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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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. A 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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Summer Celebration of Thai Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refresh your warm weather menus with these amazing Thai dishes. Discover regional techniques and secrets for maximizing taste and texture in a cooking class that reveals the magic of traditional Thai cuisine. You'll work with a first-rate chef will practicing authentic methods for concocting street food favorite...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
Global Eats: Teen Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary teens will love cooking their way around the world in this five-day class. If you have a future foodie in your family, this five-day cooking class is sure to inspire them. In it, they’ll get hands-on guidance from a renowned chef as they learn to master a raft of delicious world cuisines. They’ll build...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Novel Take on Pasta Night
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your family’s favorite pasta night with this authentic culinary class. Put a fresh spin on pasta night in this hands-on Italian cooking class. With help from a world-class chef, you’ll cook a pasta frittata with spicy sausage and peppers, skillet lasagna with layers of herbed ricotta and a smoky grilled...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seaside French Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your taste for French cuisine seaside in this imaginative session. French seafood creations assemble in a cooking class that helps you capture the spirit of this unforgettable region. You can almost smell the ocean from the kitchen as you work on fabulous fried mussels, a sensational frisee salad topped with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Your little helpers will get a big kick out of making their own primo pizza. There's no better way to get your kids to help with dinner than this in-person cooking class where pizza is the main event. Your crew shares a guided lesson in crafting fresh dough, savory sauces and incredible toppings to create traditional...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive into the world of pasta perfection and unleash your inner Italian chef. Immerse yourself in the art of homemade pasta in this engaging cooking class experience. Learn a range of essential techniques, from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli with flavorful fillings. Enjoy...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Magnificently Mexican
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Conjure up a traditional Mexican meal the whole family will enjoy it. Give your friends and family something savory to chew on with the magnificent family style Mexican meal featured in this hands-on cooking class. Master methods for making carne asada fajitas, mash up the ultimate guacamole, roast authentic Mexican...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dim Sum Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This sharable Asian feast is a lesson in thoughtful traditional favorites. Chinese dim sum traditions are your new favorite culinary course thanks to this joyous cooking class celebrating a classic creation. Your chef instructor leads you through a lesson in authentic cuisine loved by foodies around the globe....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Bistro Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the sun-soaked flavors of France in this bistro-inspired date night class. This romantic couples’ cooking class is your chance to recreate your favorite seasonal French meals at home. No restaurant reservations required — just show up to the class and be guided by a renowned chef as you learn to master an...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Summertime Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll adore this selection of incredible summer dishes. The summer-ready recipes you'll prepare in this hands-on cooking class will give your warm-weather dining a burst of bold seasonal flavor. Work with a top-shelf local chef who'll share tips, tricks and techniques for creating a menu featuring fresh corn...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Comforting Pasta Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your pasta game with the help of this chef-led culinary class. Get set to raise your pasta game in this Italian-themed cooking class. With a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn to prepare a sausage and hot pepper pasta frittata, a skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta and a grilled Caesar salad....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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