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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French Classics Masterclass
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from an expert how to add traditional French cooking to your home table. This cooking class dares to challenge anyone who thinks that French cooking is beyond their skill set. Sign up and you’ll quickly benefit from the guidance of a renowned chef, getting hands-on with classic French dishes like salmon en...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian Favorites: Pasta and Beyond
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on Italy’s most time-honored culinary traditions. Treat your friends and family to an authentic taste of Italy with help from this immersive and hands-on cooking class. You’ll quickly get to the heart of the country’s most revered culinary traditions, learning from a renowned chef how to...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Luxurious French Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a new set of recipes to your culinary routine. Delve into fine French fare in this cooking class. You'll join a world-class chef for fun and engaging sessions focused on traditional techniques and authentic ingredients. Learn how to pan-roast chicken with herbs and whole-grain mustard sauce. Next, make truffled...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Home Cooking Traditions
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with secrets straight from Italy’s traditional cookbook. If your culinary repertoire is lacking in the Italian department, this cooking class promises to change that. With a renowned chef showing you how, you’ll make fresh fettuccine carbonara, serving it alongside a lacinato salad with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mastering the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This class promises to pull back the curtain on France’s time-honored culinary traditions. If you’ve always wanted to recreate your favorite bistro dishes at home, this French cooking class is sure to help you do it. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an esteemed chef with over a decade’s experience. With their...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Favorites From Thailand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare your favorite Thai recipes at home. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class explores the flavors and aromas of authentic Thai cuisine. Learn traditional techniques as you prepare street food-style corn and lime fritters. Mix spices to make panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bistro Secrets Unveiled
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unearth the tricks, tips and techniques to cook restaurant-grade French meals. Join this exclusive cooking class and learn to harness the essence of fine French cooking. You’ll do so under the guidance of a world-class chef, who’ll walk you step-by-step through a show-stopping fine French menu. Think succulent...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Hands-On Thai Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most iconic flavors. Bring the lively flavors of Thailand to your home table in this exciting and hands-on cooking class. Under the expert tutelage of a world-class chef, you'll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of Thai gastronomy. On the menu? Everything you need...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bread-Centric Trio
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enhance your bread-baking skills and discover new techniques. Forgo the store-bought bread for the convenience of homemade creations by joining this cooking class. You'll share a work table with a gourmet chef in these fun and engaging sessions. Start by preparing sweet raspberry Danish focaccia. Next, make rustic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Thailand’s Culinary Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with authentic Thai flavors. If you’re dreaming of Thailand’s most iconic flavors, instead of flying there, simply sign up to this hands-on Thai-inspired cooking class! Led by a renowned chef, this class promises to immerse you in the traditions of Thai cuisine. After learning the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tried and Tasted Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the traditions behind a trio of iconic European breads. Take a tour through Europe’s most delicious baking traditions in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. Following the instruction of an expert chef, you’ll master a trio of classic bread recipes, including sweet raspberry Danish...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Feast in Tuscany
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add traditional Tuscan recipes to your weekly routine. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class explores the flavors and aromas of classic Italian cuisine. Use fresh herbs and other authentic ingredients to prepare osso buco with a zesty gremolata. Next, make creamy Parmesan cheese polenta and roasted broccolini with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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