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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Make Festive Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make festive tamales this holiday season. Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric 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 cheese, corn and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook Delicious Holiday Tamales
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make authentic tamales from scratch. Celebrate the season with a festive tamale-making cooking class in Naperville. Learn the art of preparing fresh masa from scratch, then wrap and steam savory tamales like shredded pork with green mole sauce and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla sauce. To...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Holiday
Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add celebratory flair to your holiday table with a Beef Wellington. Discover the art of a true holiday classic in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Under the guidance of Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington that’s crisp, golden and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill and savor savory Korean BBQ flavors. Discover the secrets of Korean BBQ in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric 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 and create...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Refined French Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share in the gourmet traditions of a beloved European culinary culture. The timeless flavors of historic French cookery are yours to explore in a hands-on cooking class that simplifies the processes. Your skilled instructor is ready to show you how it's done, from successfully brewing up French onion soup and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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A Festive French Spread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional French fare while having fun. Liven up your winter menu with a French-inspired cooking class. Learn to make classic restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master hands-on skills while cooking through a multi-course menu starting with a hearty...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Cozy American Meal - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Whip up fun comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its best. For dessert,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional American Feast - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring everyone together with cozy comfort food favorites. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra cheesy mac and cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Master Vibrant Korean BBQ
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill, taste and celebrate the bold flavors of Korea. Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn to prepare grilled bulgogi beef tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, cast iron scallion pancakes and stir-fried glass noodles tossed with fresh vegetables. Balance the flavors...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Holiday
Mastering Beef Wellington Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the holidays with a decadent Beef Wellington. Discover the art of a true holiday classic in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Under the guidance of Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington that’s crisp, golden and savory. On the side, you’ll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Holiday
Decorate Sweet Holiday Cookies
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Make sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies and macaroons with your own hands — then decorate them! Whether you're hand-forming gingerbread wreaths or gently painting sweet designs in the icing on sugar cookies, you'll have a marvelous time in this cooking class. Enjoy learning new cookie decoration techniques and take...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Holiday
Beef Wellington 101
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Add festive flair to your holiday table with a Beef Wellington. Celebrate the holidays in style with this gourmet cooking class in Naperville. Learn the secrets behind a perfectly flaky Beef Wellington with tender, juicy beef at the center. Pair it with charred broccoli topped with Manchego, hazelnuts and a drizzle of...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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