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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Thai Fundamentals - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the techniques to make Thai food from scratch at a date night session. Perfect for the Thai food lover in your life, this cooking class will give you the skills to recreate your favorite dishes at home. You’ll learn how to combine spices for a creamy panang curry and perfectly cook jasmine rice. You’ll also...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Indian Dining
$89
Cooking Class
$89
From around the world comes a sensational menu featuring all the favorite flavors of India. Tap into the hearty heritage of India's delicious dining culture in a hands-on cooking class that brings this unique cuisine to your home table. Your instructor is well-versed in the customs of the region and will share...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Indian Restaurant Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking repertoire by diving into the delectable Indian cuisine. Spice up your family's dinner routine as you cook some of the most popular Indian restaurant dishes in this special cooking class. Step into the world of Indian cuisine and learn to make lip-smacking Vegetable Samosas, aromatic Chana Masala,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delectable Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make delicious Dim Sum. Discover the secret to making the perfect dumplings in this cooking class. In this class, you will practice the steps to making perfect and tasty dumplings — from forming and folding your wrappers to pleating and steaming. A professional chef will teach you how to make dough...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dreamy Creamy Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dip into cool, creamy seasonal treats. This dessert-focused cooking class celebrates light, fruity sweets perfect for warm, sunny days. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, the chef teaches you to make classic treats to delight family and friends. Learn the secrets of a perfectly-soaked tres leches cake and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sunny Day Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft cool, creamy and comforting desserts perfect for a summer’s day. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips and techniques for upgrading your dessert repertoire with classic treats. Learn to make tres leches cake, a sweet and creamy Mexican favorite and draw inspiration from Italy with a yogurt...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Favorite Indian Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook mouthwatering Indian Cuisine. Discover how to prepare and cook delicious Indian dishes in the Favorite Indian Dishes cooking class. In this class, a professional chef will show you and teach you about all the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so delicious and unique. Learn to prepare...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Quintessential French Brasserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the art of French cuisine with this menu of classic recipes. This hands-on cooking class upgrades your culinary skills with essential French techniques. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare strip steak and whisk tangy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn to fry crisp, golden frites, and...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Rainbow of Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your culinary canvas with vibrant seasonal flavors and colorful produce. This hands-on cooking class celebrates seasonal cuisine by highlighting colors, flavors and textures in a gourmet menu. Accent rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac sauce and brighten your plate with heirloom tomato and peach salad....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Healthy, Fresh and Colorful Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform the best new seasonal produce into a sumptuous spread of vitamin-packed favorites. Focus on flavor and fresh ingredients and get a healthy dose of recipe inspiration at this colorful cooking class. Start by searing rainbow peppercorn steak before making a delicious ricotta and carrot tart and a vibrant...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh French Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavors of the French Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft elegant dishes from the French Riviera. This hands-on cooking class elevates your culinary skills while introducing you to regional French cuisine. An expert chef teaches you how to pan roast chicken enhanced with buttery white wine beurre blanc. Add texture to French lentil salad with creamy goat cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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