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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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing tops the handcrafted pasta you'll create in this fun and practical session. Indulge in a hearty helping of Old-World culinary craft thanks to this hands-on cooking class focused on the pasta-making process. Your capable chef instructor will show you how to turn out your dough, transform it into two pasta forms...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn to cook delicious wings with your father this Father's Day. Learn to cook juicy, flavourful wings in this Father's Day Wings Family Fun cooking class with a top-rated chef. Your children will learn knife safety skills from the chef as they prepare veggie sticks to eat with a fresh, made-from-scratch ranch sauce....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wings - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
But celebrate the big day by making delicious chicken wings. Celebrate your Dad in style as you prepare the most mouth-watering meal with expert chef guidance in this cooking class. Get the family together and prepare some chicken wings, veggie sticks and a homemade ranch dip to-go. Make the best use of the Pizza Bar...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless charm of Italian cooking with this elegant gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class invites you to elevate your culinary skills while enjoying upscale Italian fare for two. Join your sweetheart in the kitchen where you’ll form, cut and cook homemade fettuccine to serve with succulent steak...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Fare From Southern France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bask in the light and luxurious cuisine epitomized by the South of France. This immersive cooking class explores the Mediterranean-inspired flavors of France’s southern provinces, brimming with fresh seafood and aromatic produce. Guided by the chef, you’ll enhance your skills while preparing refreshing salad and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bouillabaisse and More French Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an elegant French dinner that friends will love. From bouillabaisse to clafouti, this Southern France-inspired cooking class will deliver lots of fresh kitchen inspiration and French flair. Kick things off by making a radish and arugula salad before layering flavor in a classic bouillabaisse enhanced with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Spanish Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Spanish cuisine with a vibrant feast of regional favorites. This immersive cooking class explores Spain’s rich culture and time-honored culinary techniques with a menu of iconic dishes. An expert chef shares all the secrets to making authentic paella featuring tender chicken and spicy chorizo....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Creative Pizza Trio
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to make pizza three distinct ways to inspire your own custom creations. This innovative cooking class will have you rethinking how you see pizza. First, the chef shares tips for making perfect pizza dough. Using this base, you’ll craft a savory pie inspired by a classic pasta dish and fold fennel, sausage and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pizza Magic Three Ways
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Lid the lid on the perfect slice at this hands-on pizza workshop. Discover the versatility of pizza at this practical cooking class. Led by a pizza pro, you’ll make a dough and use it to create three recipes. First up is a carbonara inspired classic pie, then a calzone filled with olives, sausage and fennel....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Moroccan Magic - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight in the enchanting flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This immersive cooking class takes you on a spellbinding journey into the kitchens of Marrakesh as you explore the dynamic ingredients that give Moroccan cooking its signature allure. Assemble a fragrant orange, mint and olive salad, then roast chicken...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Perfect Picnic Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Be the star of your next picnic with a selection of Italian al fresco delights. Get ready for summer picnics, potlucks and open air meetups by mastering delicious recipes at this Italian-inspired cooking class. Led by the chef instructor, you’ll discover new favorites like spicy chicken diavola, grilled asparagus...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian American Recipes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up healthy comfort-food for a fun day out with your family. Give your children a peek at other cultures as you try out delicious Italian American treats in a family-friendly cooking class. Let your kids join in as you bring together the dough for Fettucine Alfredo and cook parmesan-dunked chicken with a generous...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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