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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Chocolate Times Three
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge a love of chocolate with unique culinary sessions. Boost your baking skills by joining this cooking class focused on rich and decadent chocolate recipes. You'll work alongside a gourmet chef while learning measuring techniques, mixing skills and baking basics. Begin by creating a chocolate-covered honeycomb....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Learn the Process Behind Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence while exploring chocolate-based dessert skills. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Chicago. With help from Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Dive Into Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
If you like chocolate, you’ll absolutely love this dedicated-to-dessert culinary lesson. If dessert sometimes feels like an afterthought, this cooking class is sure to help turn your sweet treats into the highlight of your evening. In it, you’ll follow the lead of a renowned chef as they introduce you to the...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Learn to Create Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create beautiful, indulgent treats with chocolate as your star ingredient. In this decadent cooking class in Chicago, Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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James Beard-Inspired Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate an anniversary with culinary excellence. Take a classic French recipe to new heights in this cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn traditional techniques to prepare flavor-filled chicken with 53 cloves of garlic, an updated take on Julia Child and James Beard's poulet aux quarante gousses d'ail....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Decadent Scratch-Made Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secret to scratch-made chocolate desserts in this hands-on class. This cooking class is the perfect sweet solution for those in need of inspiration for their dinner party dessert. In it, you’ll learn to craft a trio of unbelievably decadent chocolate treats. You’ll do so under the guidance of a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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No-Fuss French Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover just how achievable bistro-quality cooking can be. This cooking class is your all-access pass to learning the traditions of French cuisine. Led by an expert chef, you’ll get hands-on instruction as you create a meal worthy of any Parisian bistro. At the heart of the savory menu is a deliciously-juicy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French-Inspired Culinary Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master French cooking techniques and discover new recipes to recreate at home. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this cooking class is designed to help you master a variety of French recipes. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll practice slicing, roasting, braising and baking skills. Recipes include salmon...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homestyle French Traditions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why visit your favorite bistro when you could cook your menu favorites at home? This cooking class allows you to pull back the curtain on France’s richest culinary traditions and add them to your own kitchen repertoire. With help from a renowned chef, you'll learn to cook a multi-course meal with confidence....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Art of Classic French Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wow your friends and family with classic French cooking. Take a leaf out of the classic French cookbook when you sign up for this hands-on cooking class. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an esteemed chef with over a decade’s experience, learning how to rustle up French favorites like salmon en papillote, braised...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh From the Garden Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joys of homemade Italian cuisine. Join a gourmet chef for this cooking class featuring fresh fruit, vegetables and scratch-made pasta. You'll learn how to combine flour and water into fresh fettuccine pasta and simmer a hearty carbonara sauce. Toss lacinato kale, corn, heirloom tomatoes and nectarines...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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