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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Thailand’s Culinary Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with authentic Thai flavors. If you’re dreaming of Thailand’s most iconic flavors, instead of flying there, simply sign up to this hands-on Thai-inspired cooking class! Led by a renowned chef, this class promises to immerse you in the traditions of Thai cuisine. After learning the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Bavarian Menu - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge a shared love of classic German cuisine. Invite your significant other to join this cooking class, which focuses on authentic Bavarian recipes and cooking techniques. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll slice apples and fennel for a fresh salad topped with whole-grain mustard vinaigrette. Next, prepare traditional...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Favorites: Pasta and Beyond
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on Italy’s most time-honored culinary traditions. Treat your friends and family to an authentic taste of Italy with help from this immersive and hands-on cooking class. You’ll quickly get to the heart of the country’s most revered culinary traditions, learning from a renowned chef how to...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Bread Making Masterclass
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to add a trio of sweet and savory breads to your baking repertoire. This cooking class provides the chance to get to the heart of some of Europe’s most revered baking traditions. Following the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bake a trio of delectable European breads. Think raspberry Danish...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fantastic Macarons for Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add seasonal magic to your dessert tray with these French classics. This unique creation from the bakery traditions of Paris becomes a cooking class that captures the spirit of the autumn season. With your exceptional baking coach guiding you, you'll use a piping bag to create flawless meringue shells in soothing fall...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This class promises to pull back the curtain on France’s time-honored culinary traditions. If you’ve always wanted to recreate your favorite bistro dishes at home, this French cooking class is sure to help you do it. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an esteemed chef with over a decade’s experience. With their...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Dishes From the Tuscan Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Harness the timeless flavors of Tuscany in this immersive chef-led class. Take a trip to Tuscany without even packing a bag when you sign up to this dedicated cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll learn authentic recipes such as osso buco with herb gremolata, creamy Parmesan polenta and roasted broccolini...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bold Latin American Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore authentic Latin American cuisine using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class is the perfect way to add new flavors to your weekly routine. Begin by making Peruvian spice-rubbed grilled chicken. You'll also prepare rice and black-eyed peas with spicy chorizo and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Hands-On Thai Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most iconic flavors. Bring the lively flavors of Thailand to your home table in this exciting and hands-on cooking class. Under the expert tutelage of a world-class chef, you'll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of Thai gastronomy. On the menu? Everything you need...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tasty Spanish Celebrations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wow your celebration guests with an authentic taste of Spain. This cooking class is sure to help hosts bring the soul of Spanish cooking to their dinner party or celebration. Sign up and you’ll have the chance to learn from a renowned chef. They’ll show you how to master time-honored dishes from Spain, including a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sweetly Sushi - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a romantic night out by sharing a unique culinary session. Join your significant other in this cooking class focused on fresh seafood and classic sushi-making techniques. Working together, you'll share laughs and bond while preparing sushi rice, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls. Practice your slicing skills to...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tried and Tasted Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the traditions behind a trio of iconic European breads. Take a tour through Europe’s most delicious baking traditions in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. Following the instruction of an expert chef, you’ll master a trio of classic bread recipes, including sweet raspberry Danish...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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