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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Season Focus: Fall Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a taste of the fall to your home baking. If you’re scratching your head for fall-time baking ideas, this seasonal cooking class is sure to help. In it, a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience will quickly teach you everything you need to dig yourself out of your baking rut. You’ll learn a trio of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Knife Skills for the Win
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn safe and proper cutting techniques using a premium cutting board. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class offers both basic and advanced cutting skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this is essential to safety and efficiency in the kitchen. Practice slicing and dicing vegetables for...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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A Guide to Tuscan Gastronomy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your cooking with a gastronomic taste of Tuscany. Take the chance to master the art of Tuscan cooking in this dedicated and immersive cooking class. Led by an esteemed chef, you’ll master an array of savory dishes that are sure to be the talk of your table. Think osso buco with herb gremolata, creamy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Hands-On Homemade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Finally learn to make your own pasta from scratch in this Italian-themed class. Why travel to Italy to savor traditional fresh pasta when this cooking class can teach you to make it at home? That’s right, with help from an expert chef, you’ll quickly get to grips with making your very own pasta dough, rolling it...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elegant Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create a romantic NYC steakhouse menu. During this cooking class, discover recipes and techniques to prepare your favorite New York restaurant menu at home. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll work together to master searing steak, preparing a gorgonzola shallot butter and baking thyme and Gruyère popovers....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Festive Flavors of Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate in Spanish style with the help of this hands-on chef-led class. If you’re looking for ways to impress the discerning foodies on your guestlist, look no further than this authentic Spanish cooking class. With the help of a renowned chef, you’ll quickly unlock the skills you need to add iconic Spanish...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cozy Alpine Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your love for world cuisine with an evening exploring Bavaria’s best bites. This Bavarian cooking class is sure to transform your next date night into an evening of flavors and fun that you’ll both remember forever. How? Under the guidance of an esteemed chef, you’ll learn the tricks and techniques...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh-From-the-Farm Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Use garden-fresh ingredients to create a fresh Italian menu. Discover new culinary techniques in this cooking class focused on cuisine from the garden, orchard and farm. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll prepare pork chops with salsa verde. Master skills for making wild mushroom risotto and broccoli rabe with walnuts and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Baking Into Autumn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a seasonal fall-time string to your home-baking bow. This cooking class pulls back the curtain on just how easy baking with the seasons can be. Following the lead of an expert chef with over a decade’s experience, you’ll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of fall-time baking. With their help, you’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sweet Macarons for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This fall master the art of macarons Macarons are a staple in French baking, and in this sweet macarons for fall cooking class, you'll master these fine French treats. In this 3-hour class, a gourmet chef will guide you through the entire process, starting by making the perfect batter, which you'll pipe into the ideal...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Korean BBQ Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan the perfect Korean cook-out using authentic techniques and ingredients. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class explores the flavors and aromas of classic Korean cuisine. Begin by slicing ingredients for grilled bulgogi beef lettuce wraps. Next, use cast iron cookware to make scallion pancakes. You'll also make...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Toast to Bavaria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge your shared curiosity for world cuisine in this Bavarian couple’s culinary lesson. This cooking class is tailor-made for culinary couples hoping to explore some of Europe’s most comforting cuisines. In it, you’ll learn together under the guidance of a renowned chef who’ll teach you how to recreate some...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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