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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Nonna’s Favorite Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Lift the lid on iconic Italian dishes and build essential kitchen skills. Get fresh kitchen inspiration with this fascinating cooking class centered at traditional, big-hearted and big-flavored Italian dishes. Led by an expert chef, you’ll build your skills as you craft linguine with shrimp, a spring-inspired...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Nonna's Saucy Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The key to irresistible Italian cooking is an excellent sauce. This hands-on cooking class delves into Nonna’s recipe box to unveil the secrets of a great Italian sauce. With a world-class chef to guide you, you’ll prepare classic recipes like spicy shrimp fra diavolo to improve your sauce-making skills. Mix...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savoring the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handcraft a rustic menu of French specialties featuring staple regional ingredients. This immersive cooking class transports you to a cozy bistro in the French countryside with classic ingredients and recipes. Develop the rich, hearty flavors of French onion soup and bring a fresh touch with a Champagne-shallot...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh Pasta Like Mama Made It
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the incredible taste sensation of homemade pasta in this inspired and fun cooking class. In this Italian-inspired cooking class, learn to craft fresh pasta with foolproof techniques. Master rolling pappardelle, shaping plump tortellini and enhancing the flavors of each dish with seasonally fresh produce. Bid...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern Specialty Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Do-It Yourself Dough
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Making your own bread is easy thanks to this practical dough masterclass. Master making a dough from scratch at this practical cooking class and discover the versatility of fresh bread. Guided by the chef, you’ll shape and prove and add flavorings to create soft white bread, whole wheat bread with olives and a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Celebrating French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Showcase signature French flavors in a stunning gourmet menu. In this immersive cooking class, an expert chef shares classic techniques from the French kitchen to highlight some of the region’s most iconic flavors and recipes. From traditional French onion soup to marinated steak with Roquefort butter and an elegant...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vietnamese Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the signature flavors of Vietnam with this lively menu. In this immersive cooking class, the chef teaches you to make iconic staples of Vietnamese cuisine bursting with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Fill and form shrimp spring rolls to dip into tangy peanut sauce and grill chicken scented with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cuban Dinner Party Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a flavor-packed menu of Cuban recipes. Transport your guests to dinner in sunny Havana with this hands-on cooking class showcasing Cuban delights. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to grill pork with a zingy lime marinade, prepare tostones with a mango salsa and cook up Cuban style rice and beans. End...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Flavors of Spring - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This fresh, in-season menu is perfect for celebrating new beginnings. Renew your love with your sweetheart in the kitchen with a fun, intimate cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll craft a seasonal menu using timeless techniques. Pan-roast juicy chicken seasoned with herbs and enliven farro with fresh snap...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Macarons with Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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