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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Flavors of Autumn Macarons From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make autumn-inpsired macarons Dive into cozy fall baking with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make the perfect French macarons from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as macaronage, and whipping sweet filling while making multiple flavors of...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence with expert knife techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Take your knife skills to the next level in this engaging cooking class. Taught by an expert chef, you'll master a fundamental tool and skill. Learn how to properly hold a knife while practicing slicing, dicing and julienning. Plus, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Holiday Tamale Celebration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make savory tamales from scratch. Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll craft fresh masa and fill it with delicious combinations like shredded pork and green mole, plus cotija...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Spice Dessert Pie
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy the magic of pumpkin chai spice in dessert form. Celebrate fall with a take-and-bake cooking class in Naperville that ends with a pie you can enjoy at home. You’ll prepare a brûléed pumpkin chai spice pie infused with warm spices and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Chef Jesse or one of the talented...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Ramen How-Tos
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a heaping bowlful of unbelievable, restaurant-quality ramen. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll try your hand at creating classic ramen dishes. Instructed by a world-class chef, you’ll learn how to flavor-balance your stock, prep your ingredients and perfectly cook your proteins for a steaming hot bowl of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Master Elegant Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grill, taste and celebrate the vibrant flavors of Korea. Discover the secrets of Korean BBQ in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, master crisp scallion pancakes cooked in cast iron...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Foundations of Knife Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fundamentals of knife skills in this interactive cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, discover the best-kept secrets behind the art of knife skills. Whatever your skill level, a world-renowned chef will lead you through simple exercises as you learn how to properly hold a knife and practice the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Holiday
Make Epic French Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate elegant French flavors in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the charm of classic French cuisine in this festive cooking class in Chicago. Learn to craft coq au vin blanc simmered in white wine, pommes aligot whipped to cheesy perfection and roasted asparagus drizzled with tarragon brown butter. To...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Feast Like The French
$89
Cooking Class
$89
No one does food quite like the French, find out why. Experience just what French cuisine is all about in this informative cooking class. Grasp the fundamentals of one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines. You’ll craft a classic French onion soup and a succulent pan-roasted chicken with a luxurious cognac...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook Classic Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of rustic Italian cooking in this hands-on class. Celebrate Italy’s most beloved flavors in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sauté creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp, prepare Parmesan polenta with silky texture and roast...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delicious Italian Classics From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience flavorful Italian cuisine filled with comfort and flavor. Savor the best of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn to prepare creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp served over Parmesan polenta and balance the richness with roasted broccolini enhanced by garlic and lemon. For dessert,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Make a Flavorful American Meal - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up cheesy comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With help from Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra cheesy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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