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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CHEF’S PLACE
Seasonal Kitchen Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to take fresh market produce and transform it into show-stopping seasonal meals. If you love your local farmers market but don't know what to do with all that fresh seasonal produce, this cooking class is sure to help. In it, you'll learn to make seasonal recipes like watermelon salad, grilled sugar snap peas...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Pizza Night - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the whole family for this fun and interactive session. Led by a fun-loving gourmet chef, this cooking class is the perfect way to inspire a love of cooking within the group. You'll learn how to mix and shape homemade dough into a pizza and a calzone platter. Practice shredding cheese, slicing sausage, topping...
Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
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...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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French-Inspired Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring distinctive French flair to your culinary repertoire. Join this cooking class to discover authentic French recipes and traditional techniques for creating a menu worthy of a Paris bistro. Chef David is ready to help you explore the art of preparing a classic coq au vin. You'll develop the skills to prep, combine...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Spanish Tapas and Paella Valenciana
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore the best of Spanish gastronomy during this interactive workshop led by Chef Aunt V. From authentic tapas to chicken and vegetable-studded paella, you'll learn how to prepare a few of Spain's most popular dishes in this fun, hands-on cooking class.
Begin by preparing a starter of salty prosciutto and...
Verified Chef
Chef Aunt V
Naperville (Downtown)
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
French Caribbean Feast
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn to create a colorful three-course French Caribbean feast from scratch with Chef Jane. In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of French Caribbean cooking with the instruction of the incredibly talented Chef Jane. Caribbean cooking is all about adding layers upon layers of flavor, which will be...
Verified Chef
Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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Signature Mediterranean Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to cook the best of Mediterranean cuisine with this fresh menu. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Aunt V is a study in traditional Mediterranean recipes that showcase vibrant and colorful ingredients, including chickpeas, tomatoes, green herbs and lemon.
Start by making bright red pepper hummus with...
Verified Chef
Chef Aunt V
Naperville (Downtown)
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Middle Eastern Feast
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover how to handcraft your favorite Middle Eastern recipes in this hands-on experience. Make culinary magic in this interactive cooking class with Chef David where you'll practice knife skills while transforming fresh ingredients into flavorful Middle Eastern dishes that are ideal for sharing with family and...
Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Classic Beef Wellington
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
Verified Chef
Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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