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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Father's Day

Indulgent French Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform the flavors of classic desserts into decadent French macarons. In this in-depth cooking class, you'll explore the art of making macarons with guidance from an expert chef. Follow along as you mix the delicate batter, pipe perfectly round shells and craft luxurious fillings to flavor your treats. Savor the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 21st at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Pizza Trio 6 slide
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Creative Pizza Trio

$109
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$109
Learn to make pizza three distinct ways to inspire your own custom creations. This innovative cooking class will have you rethinking how you see pizza. First, the chef shares tips for making perfect pizza dough. Using this base, you’ll craft a savory pie inspired by a classic pasta dish and fold fennel, sausage and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 21st at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza With a Twist Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza With a Twist 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza With a Twist 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza With a Twist 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Pizza With a Twist 5 slide
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Pizza With a Twist

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Re-imagine what pizza can be with inventive takes on the traditional pie. This fun and creative cooking class explores the exciting possibilities of classic pizza dough. The chef shares tips for preparing a basic dough to transform into delicious bites from a decadent carbonara-style pizza to hearty calzones stuffed...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Jun 21st at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta at Home 6 slide
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Fresh Pasta at Home

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fall in love with pasta all over again with this home-style pasta-making class. Calling all pasta lovers for a fun-filled Pasta-making cooking class! Learn the secrets of crafting hand-cut pasta with Truffle Oil and Parmesan creations, the classic Orecchiette with zesty tomato sauce and some indulgent spicy Italian...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 22nd at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh French Desserts 6 slide
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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,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jun 22nd at 10:00AM
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Kids Cooking Series

Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies

$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary kids can recreate their bakeshop favorites in this exciting five-day summer baking series. Make this a summer your future foodies will remember forever with this exciting five-day cooking class series. Guided by a renowned chef, budding young bakers will learn to make cheesy bread, bake cookies and decorate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 6 slide
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Father's Day

Italian With a Rustic Touch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jun 22nd at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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 warm queso,...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
367 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, Jul 10th at 6:30PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Spanish Paella Party

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
367 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, Jul 10th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies 6 slide
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Kids Cooking Series

Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies

$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary kids can recreate their bakeshop favorites in this exciting five-day summer baking series. Make this a summer your future foodies will remember forever with this exciting five-day cooking class series. Guided by a renowned chef, budding young bakers will learn to make cheesy bread, bake cookies and decorate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian With a Rustic Touch 6 slide
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Father's Day

Italian With a Rustic Touch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
Flexible booking
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jun 22nd at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Series for Little Bakers Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Series for Little Bakers 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Series for Little Bakers 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Series for Little Bakers 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Series for Little Bakers 5 slide
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Kids Cooking Series

Summer Series for Little Bakers

$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day baking series is perfect for budding bakers hoping to hone their skills. This five-day summer cooking class is the ultimate way to spoil kids with an interest in baking. With a world-class chef leading the way, budding bakers will learn to create their favorite treats, including cheesy bread, cupcakes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 1:00PM & other times
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