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
Summer-Flavored Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
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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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Fair Foodie Flair
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set for the fair season with this fun and immersive sweet-themed cooking class. This cooking class is your all-access pass to the secrets of fairground cooking. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival to your summer table. Specifically, you’ll master a trio of treats...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Coastal Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the finer points of French coastal cuisine in this chef-led culinary workshop. This cooking class is your chance to level up your home cooking repertoire with traditional French techniques. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll dive into the flavors of this renowned culinary country’s coastline as you prepare...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Feast of Mexican Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$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
Skokie
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Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your favorite foodie to an evening of Italian indulgence in this date night class. Connect over the most romantic Italian cuisine in this dedicated date night cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you and your favorite foodie will spend the evening mastering a menu of Italian recipes that are sure...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Primo Homespun Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Primo Homespun Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Summer Macaron Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Downtown Chicago
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.