Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Chinese Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft your favorite Chinese dishes with authentic recipes. Explore Chinese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make your favorite dishes by using fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs. Learn the recipe for making hot and sour soup and the technique for crafting...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Skills Fundamentals
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Elevate your cooking with a session dedicated to knife skills. Building fundamental kitchen skills is a great way to develop your cooking confidence, and that’s exactly what you’ll do in this practical cooking class devoted to knife expertise. Led by a pro chef, you’ll learn the techniques, and get some tricks...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day
Essential Dim Sum
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the art of making puff pastry for delectable desserts. You'll learn how to make puff pastry like a professional in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to whip up the dough from scratch, plus how to laminate it for a rich and flaky texture. You'll make a mille-feuille with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mother's Day
Perfect Puff Pastry
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your bakes with a puff pastry masterclass. Discover the secret to beautifully flaky puff pastry every time with this 3-hour cooking class. Led by a pastry expert, you’ll get to grips with layering butter and dough to produce a rich, crumbly base and use it to make sweet and savory dishes — decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Mother's Day
Ticket to Tuscan Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a gourmet getaway to the bold flavors of Tuscany. Get into the holiday spirit with a cooking class devoted to al fresco dining. In this session, you’ll be shown how to perfectly grill a chicken, infuse it with the rich flavors of lemon and rosemary and serve it alongside broccolini. Plus, you’ll end the meal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Macarons with Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.