Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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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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Must-Know Pâtisserie Classics

$89
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$89
Get to grips with a trio of essential pâtisserie treats. Get hands-on with a trio of French pâtisserie classics in this exciting and immersive cooking class. With a world-class pastry chef leading the way, you’ll quickly unlock the skills required to make a trio of show-stopping treats. From Paris-Brest with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 10th at 10:00AM & other times
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Croissant Craze

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your inner pastry chef and master the art of flaky French pastries. Delve into the world of flaky, buttery goodness in this hands-on croissant Cooking Class. Expert chefs will guide participants through mixing, laminating, shaping, and baking perfect French croissants. Over 3 hours, attendees will hone their...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 16th at 9:00AM & other times
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A Taste of the Thai Summer

$89
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$89
Learn to build an authentic and vibrant menu of Thai summer favorites. Promising a menu full of sweetness, spice and all things nice, this Thai cooking class is a surefire way of levelling up your cooking in Southeast Asian style. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll gain interesting insights into Thai food culture,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 10th at 4:00PM & other times
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A Feast of Mexican Favorites

$89
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$89
Get set to add an authentic Mexican string to your culinary bow. Delight your family with a home-style feast of Mexican favorites with the help of this authentic cooking class. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn what it takes to create the vibrant cuisine for which Mexico is loved around the world....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Aug 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bakery-Worthy Pastries

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your mornings with homemade pastries worthy of your favorite bakery. Skip your morning bakery run and instead learn to cook your favorite pastries at home in this dedicated cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you’ll sharpen your baking skills, learning the techniques required to make a trio...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 17th at 10:00AM & other times
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An Italian Al Fresco Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of Italy’s summer cookbook in this authentic hands-on cooking class. Imbibe the flavors of sunny Italy in this authentic, hands-on cooking class. With help from a renowned chef, you’ll master time-honored techniques and traditional ingredients, rustling up a menu that’s sure to impress even the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Aug 12th at 7:00PM & other times
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A Tasting Tour of Southern France

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets to Southern French cooking in this transportive cooking class. Elevate your home cooking with a taste of Southern France with this immersive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the foodie traditions that have shaped France’s culinary landscape. More...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 18th at 4:00PM & other times
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French Bistro Indulgence - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Culinary couples are sure to love learning the finer points of French cuisine. Unearth the secrets to fine French dining in this romantic date night cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll embark together on a French foodie adventure, learning time-honored techniques and applying them to a five-star menu...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Aug 15th at 7:00PM & other times
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A Bright Taste of Summer

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw on the sun-soaked ingredients of summer in this exciting chef-led class. This cooking class promises to put you on the path to summer cooking success. How? With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll create a deliciously balanced menu of seasonal plates. Think corn fritters with herbed aioli, brown sugar and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 20th at 4:00PM & other times
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Croissants For Your Table

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Work these classic French bakes into your home cooking regimen. With the handcrafted croissants you'll create in this in-person cooking class, your home kitchen becomes a working patisserie. Your master instructor demonstrates time-honored methods for making this French classic anytime you like. Discover how easy it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Aug 16th at 9:00AM & other times
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Fair Day Foods

$89
Cooking Class
$89
This cooking class pays homage to everybody’s favorite fairground treats. Enjoy your favorite fairground treats without the pain of waiting in line when you take this exciting sweet-themed cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival home, delighting your friends and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 10:00AM & other times
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An Italian Cooking Masterclass

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the finer points of Italian cooking in this hands-on culinary class. If you’d like to rustle up a rustic Italian meal from scratch but don’t know where to start, what better way than with this dedicated cooking class? With a world-class chef showing you the way, you’ll get to the heart of Italy’s most...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 4:00PM & other times
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