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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Epic Bites From Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Savor the bold, savory spirit of Spanish food culture. Discover the flavors of Spain in this immersive cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare chicken with piquillo pepper sauce, roasted potatoes with chorizo and Manchego and pimentón-braised kale...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Comfort Food, Southern Style
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice cooking hearty meals inspired by Southern roots. Treat yourself to Southern comfort in this cozy cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare chicken-fried steak topped with homemade red eye gravy, zesty crispy broccoli and rich...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Buttery and Flakey Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bake this classic French pastry in this cooking class Who doesn't enjoy a warm, buttery and flakey croissant straight out of the oven? In this buttery and flakey croissants cooking class, you will learn how to make these pastries in your own kitchen. A top-rated chef will teach you how to mix and prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Journey Into Southern Comfort Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the bold, comforting flavors of Southern-inspired cooking. Indulge in classic comfort food in this hearty cooking class in Chicago. Join Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs to make crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in rich red eye gravy. Then, roast broccoli with lemon and chili flakes for a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Nights With Autumn Light - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build connection through the warmth of French food and fall vibes. Bring your favorite person along for a French-inspired cooking class in Naperville. With help from Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sear steak in cast iron, prepare a thyme-scented potato gratin and toss a beet and haricot...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This exploration of traditional Thai cooking makes a perfect date night activity. Share a sumptuous lesson in authentic Thai cooking with your favorite kitchen companion in this date night cooking class. Your instructor plays host to a session where you'll create dishes like spring rolls, pad Thai, and coconut crème...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bake French Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Croissant Making Workshop Discover the art of making the perfect croissant in a hands-on cooking class. Learn the intricate tips and tricks behind making the buttery, flaky layers croissants are famous for. Master new skills in the kitchen while learning from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Create: Classic French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make the creme de la creme of French breakfast pastries in this croissant class Learn how to fold and roll butter into your croissant dough to achieve the perfect lamination in this practical cooking class. A five-star chef will share their tips and tricks to help you create croissants that wouldn’t look out of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pizza Madness - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Go pizza crazy in this exciting cooking class. Bring the whole family to join in the festivities at this family fun pizza madness cooking class. A top-rated will guide your family through a fun class of making a pizza from scratch, starting with a foolproof dough. Get creative with your toppings and revel in your hard...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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All About Pasta-Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Homemade Pasta Discover the mouthwatering world of fresh pasta in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create fresh pasta from scratch from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by mixing the pasta dough and rolling it out into the perfect shape. Next, craft a variety of savory filling and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Perfect Pasta Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch In this cooking class, you’ll discover that there’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. A chef instructor will show you how to create the perfect pasta dough. Then, you’ll create flavorful fillings and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook an Epic Family Style Mexican Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate flavor with a hands-on Mexican comfort food experience. Bring the party to your plate in this hands-on Mexican cooking class in Chicago. Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs will teach you how to make homemade tortillas, juicy carne asada, street-style corn and classic guacamole. You’ll also...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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