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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Thanksgiving
Upgraded Thanksgiving Cooking skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This thanksgiving upgrade your cooking skills in this informative cooking class. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you'll want to start preparing by joining this upgraded Thanksgiving cooking skills class. An expert chef will lead you through a skills-driven class where you will learn how to brine herbs and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Thanksgiving
Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the art of sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Craft your own sushi rolls from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! Chef Janet will walk you through pro-level knife techniques, how to season and shape perfect sushi rice and how to choose vibrant, high-quality ingredients. Then it’s time to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Holiday
Delicious Steamed Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Find out how to make the delicious dim sum in this cooking class. Taste and experience the delectable flavors of China with this delicious dim sum cooking class. Learn from the experts how to make dumplings, from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. You and your classmates will learn how to make dough for...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Dim Sum Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make this classic Asian dish from your kitchen Dim sim is the ultimate sharing dish to enjoy with friends and family so in this dim sum dinner cooking class, you will learn from an expert check how to prepare this meal from scratch. Practice the art of forming, filling and folding a dumpling with neat...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Fabulous Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Try your hand at making buttery croissants in your kitchen. If you love a warm and buttery croissant, you'll want to join this top-rated chef in this fabulous croissant cooking class. By the end of this class, you will have prepared two types of croissants from scratch: a roasted leek and rich Gruyère cheese...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French-Inspired Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring distinctive French flair to your culinary repertoire. Join this cooking class to discover authentic French recipes and traditional techniques for creating a menu worthy of a Paris bistro. Chef David is ready to help you explore the art of preparing a classic coq au vin. You'll develop the skills to prep, combine...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Autumn-Inspired French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This autumn make some classic French treats from scratch Learn a new skill in this 3-hour autumn-inspired French macaron cooking class. During this interactive class, a five-star chef will guide you through the process of making two types of macarons: pecan pie and a cozy gingersnap with pumpkin-brandy buttercream. By...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cooking Indian Recipes Together
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy vibrant flavors in this engaging Indian cooking class. Discover the vibrant flavors of India in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). You’ll create chicken tikka masala paired with fluffy basmati rice, roast eggplant with coriander and ginger and prepare warm scallion naan by hand. For a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 11-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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 preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Great for Groups of 11-30
Spanish Paella Party
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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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.