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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Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques 6 slide
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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
5.0
88 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sat, Jan 10th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast 6 slide
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Holiday

Seasonal Beef Wellington Feast

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add celebratory flair to your holiday table with a Beef Wellington. Discover the art of a true holiday classic in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Under the guidance of Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare a show-stopping Beef Wellington that’s crisp, golden and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Dec 24th at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills 6 slide
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Mastering Kitchen Knife Skills

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Gain confidence with expert knife techniques in this hands-on cooking class. Take your knife skills to the next level in this engaging cooking class. Taught by an expert chef, you'll master a fundamental tool and skill. Learn how to properly hold a knife while practicing slicing, dicing and julienning. Plus, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
78 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jan 4th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean 6 slide
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Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore vibrant Mediterranean cuisine while learning spice harmony and grilling techniques. Every bite tastes unmistakably sun-soaked in this Mediterranean cooking class with Chef Janet and her curated menu. During this hands-on session, you'll craft a three-course meal with expert guidance along the way. Class...
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Chef Janet
5.0
90 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Mon, Jan 5th at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 6 slide
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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. Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
5.0
88 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sat, Jan 10th at 10:00AM & 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
4.3
46 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jan 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 6 slide
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Rustic Breads & Butter

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create rustic breads using approachable, hands-on methods. Get comfortable working with dough in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll bake rustic Dutch oven French bread, top roasted squash and sage focaccia with creamy ricotta and churn your own salted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
78 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jan 5th at 10:00AM & 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 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
5.0
374 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, Jan 1st at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 6 slide
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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
5.0
374 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, Jan 1st at 6:30PM & 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,...
Flexible booking
Menu
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
46 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Jan 4th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Breads & Butter 6 slide
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Rustic Breads & Butter

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create rustic breads using approachable, hands-on methods. Get comfortable working with dough in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll bake rustic Dutch oven French bread, top roasted squash and sage focaccia with creamy ricotta and churn your own salted...
Flexible booking
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
78 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jan 5th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls 6 slide
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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
5.0
90 Reviews
Chicago
Next Date: Mon, Jan 5th at 6:00PM & other times
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