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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Fresh French Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Pasta at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with pasta all over again with this home-style pasta-making class. Calling all pasta lovers for a fun-filled Pasta-making cooking class! Learn the secrets of crafting hand-cut pasta with Truffle Oil and Parmesan creations, the classic Orecchiette with zesty tomato sauce and some indulgent spicy Italian...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Home Fresh Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make fresh homemade pasta dough. Learn to make flavourful home-fresh pasta dough with a gourmet chef in this Home Fresh Pasta cooking class. You'll learn to make fresh pasta dough for two dishes with endless flavor variations. To end, you'll learn to create fresh custard for a light and decadent...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Father's Day
Italian With a Rustic Touch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary kids can recreate their bakeshop favorites in this exciting five-day summer baking series. Make this a summer your future foodies will remember forever with this exciting five-day cooking class series. Guided by a renowned chef, budding young bakers will learn to make cheesy bread, bake cookies and decorate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Thai Fundamentals - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the techniques to make Thai food from scratch at a date night session. Perfect for the Thai food lover in your life, this cooking class will give you the skills to recreate your favorite dishes at home. You’ll learn how to combine spices for a creamy panang curry and perfectly cook jasmine rice. You’ll also...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Summer Series for Little Bakers
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day baking series is perfect for budding bakers hoping to hone their skills. This five-day summer cooking class is the ultimate way to spoil kids with an interest in baking. With a world-class chef leading the way, budding bakers will learn to create their favorite treats, including cheesy bread, cupcakes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Teens Cooking Series
Summer Series: Advanced Baking for Teens
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day class is tailor-made for teens with a taste for baking. This five-day summer cooking class invites budding young bakers to explore the finer points of their favorite culinary craft. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll master fundamental skills like food preparation and kitchen safety, before diving...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delicious Doughnuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make the perfect golden brown doughnuts in this class. Who doesn't love fresh, warm doughnuts? In this Delicious Doughnuts cooking class, you'll learn from our gourmet chef how to make doughnut dough from scratch, how to shape your dough, fry it, put filling in it and how to glaze your perfect golden brown doughnuts....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
Baking Masterclass: Teen Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Teens with a talent for baking are sure to level-up with this five-day summer class. Give your teen the gift of culinary confidence by signing them up for this immersive five-day cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of food preparation and kitchen safety. They’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Feast of Spanish Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a bountiful feast of classic Spanish dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine with signature recipes from paella to patatas bravas. You’ll learn chef tips for crafting Spain’s iconic rice dish accented with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. Explore...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Kitchen Confidence - 4-Day Kids' Series
$289
Cooking Class
$289
Kids will explore how to cook outside of the box. Help your foodie explore their love for cooking with a 4-day cooking class series. Teens will tackle unique recipes and refine their kitchen skills with the help of a five-star chef. They’ll practice knife techniques, flavor combining, crafting homemade sauces and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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