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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CHEF’S PLACE
French Favorites to Impress
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a pinch of French style to your home kitchen. A festival of flavor awaits at this French cuisine based cooking class, which focuses on hearty flavors and fresh ingredients. Guided by a five-star chef tutor, you’ll practice various kitchen techniques as you create a complete menu of dishes including rich French...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fun Flavorful Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw flavor inspiration from these creative croissants. What flavor sensations will you create with the skills in this hands-on cooking class? The chef will teach you how to properly form classic croissant dough to infuse with sweet and savory additions. Practice working different ingredients into your treats by...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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An Evening in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night an evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sweet and Savory Croissant Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use laminated dough for delightful sweet and savory pastry treats. Shine a spotlight on sweet and savory dough creations at this immersive cooking class led by a five-star chef. Watch the chef demonstrate key techniques before you get hands-on experience making a laminated dough and use it to make both...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Vibrant Vietnamese Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fresh, inviting flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This immersive cooking class highlights the specialties of Vietnam from seafood-stuffed spring rolls to the nation’s signature iced coffee. Guided by the chef, you’ll work with regional ingredients while expanding your culinary skills. Practice your knife...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Re-imagine steak frites with a fun, contemporary take on the classic dish. This French-inspired cooking class gives traditional recipes a creative spin. The chef teaches essential methods for handling proteins, improving your knife cuts and making sauces while reinventing a classic dish. Serve tender strip steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Spotlight on Vietnam
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a varied menu sampling iconic Vietnamese dishes. Turn up the flavor dial to max with this immersive cooking class showcasing Vietnamese ingredients and dishes. Led by the five-star chef tutor, you’ll be guided through key techniques to create shrimp spring rolls, chicken with aromatic lemongrass and rice...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day
Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflé. Then, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Making Macarons Just For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mom will love the elegant macarons you create in this fun and engaging cooking class. Join a three-hour interactive cooking class to craft indulgent macarons with hints of peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlée. A master chef will guide you in perfecting batter construction, coloration and meringue...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mom's Ultimate Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat Mom to the ultimate gourmet brunch this Mother's Day. Let Mom relax with a maple latte and enjoy the delicious recipes you’ll learn to make in this hands-on cooking class. Heat the skillet to make airy soufflé pancakes topped with fresh blackberries and a drizzle of lemon syrup. The chef teaches gourmet tips...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tantalizing Thai
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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