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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Summer Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Refreshingly Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
These fine old world flavors are ready to top your table. Some of the most robust flavors in the world are featured in a cooking class that explores the traditions of fresh Italian cuisine. You'll have a close-up view of methods used by chefs for generations while crafting your own polenta starter, grilling succulent...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Primo Homespun Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your favorite foodie to an evening of Italian indulgence in this date night class. Connect over the most romantic Italian cuisine in this dedicated date night cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you and your favorite foodie will spend the evening mastering a menu of Italian recipes that are sure...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sweet State Fair Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A carnival of exciting treats await in this joyous summer session. The casual creativity of this cooking class is a celebration of the fun dessert traditions of American fairs. Explore the magic of making your own crispy funnel cakes, delicious blueberry pie with a double crust and s'mores bars so sensational, you'll...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustle up a romantic seasonal menu worthy of your favorite French bistro. Spend an evening together learning the finer points of romantic French cuisine in this bistro-inspired cooking class. With an esteemed chef guiding you, you’ll unlock the skills and recipes you need to enjoy a lifetime of culinary adventures...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the essentials of French pâtisserie baking. Take a break from everyday baking and explore the arts of French pâtisserie in this relaxed, beginner-friendly cooking class. With help from a world-class pastry chef, you’ll quickly gain the skills you need to wow even your most discerning foodie friends. On the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Daybreak Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the taste on your baking skills with this selection of bakery favorites. The art of the pastry becomes an expert-led cooking class where the magic of creating your own baked treats is easily accomplished. Share the kitchen with a celebrated local chef as you learn techniques for creating authentic beignets...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Summer-Flavored Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Thai Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of the Thai summer to your table. This cooking class is perfect for anybody who wants to level up their cooking with a taste of Thailand. In it, with a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn the essential techniques required to create a menu of sun-soaked Thai classics. Think satay chicken...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Farm-Style French Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustic recipes filled with fresh French flavor make this menu sing. Vibrant produce and fresh fish become an exceptional French meal in a cooking class that reveals the secrets of farm-to-table cuisine. Gain firsthand wisdom from a gifted local instructor who'll show you how to grill your own salmon, create green...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a romantic evening together learning to cook an indulgent Tuscan feast. Why spend the evening at your local Italian restaurant when you could learn to prepare your favorite meals at home in this romantic cooking class? Under the guidance of a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will unlock recipes...
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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
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