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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Teens Cooking Series
Summer Series: Advanced Baking for Teens
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day class is tailor-made for teens with a taste for baking. This five-day summer cooking class invites budding young bakers to explore the finer points of their favorite culinary craft. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll master fundamental skills like food preparation and kitchen safety, before diving...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Feast of Spanish Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a bountiful feast of classic Spanish dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine with signature recipes from paella to patatas bravas. You’ll learn chef tips for crafting Spain’s iconic rice dish accented with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. Explore...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
Baking Masterclass: Teen Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Teens with a talent for baking are sure to level-up with this five-day summer class. Give your teen the gift of culinary confidence by signing them up for this immersive five-day cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of food preparation and kitchen safety. They’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cucina d’Amore - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless allure of Italian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, you and your sweetheart will craft a luxurious dinner for two. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to form, roll and cut fresh fettuccine pasta finished with crispy pancetta, artichoke and a drizzle of truffle oil. Top your dish...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Restaurant-Style Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Classic Chinese flavors merge to become a spread you won't want to miss. Lovers of Chinese cuisine will adore this hands-on cooking class centered on the traditions of dim sum. Learn to make fresh dough for hand-crafted dumplings and prepare sweet and savory elements to fill them with. You'll follow traditional...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Spanish Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Spanish cuisine with a vibrant feast of regional favorites. This immersive cooking class explores Spain’s rich culture and time-honored culinary techniques with a menu of iconic dishes. An expert chef shares all the secrets to making authentic paella featuring tender chicken and spicy chorizo....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your sweetheart for an exploration of Thai cuisine. This immersive cooking class whisks you away to Bangkok with signature flavors from the Thai kitchen. With tips from a world-class chef, you’ll learn to make iconic dishes from pad thai to panang curry with shrimp. The chef will show you how to perfectly steam...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Father's Day
Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless charm of Italian cooking with this elegant gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class invites you to elevate your culinary skills while enjoying upscale Italian fare for two. Join your sweetheart in the kitchen where you’ll form, cut and cook homemade fettuccine to serve with succulent steak...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
Classic Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Relive your childhood love as you cook up a delectable bunch of donuts. Prepare for a donut extravaganza in this Classic Donut-special cooking class! Join the class for a hands-on experience as you delve into creating sweet treats with professional guidance from the expert instructor. From Classic Glazed Donuts to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Timeless Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse flawless French macarons with tried-and-true flavors combinations. This hands-on cooking class takes the art of the macaron to the next level with indulgent flavor pairings. You’ll learn the essential methods for preparing classic macarons with tips from an expert chef, then enhance your batter with enticing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
Baking Focus: Kids Summer Series
$250
Cooking Class
$250
Give your family’s future foodies the chance to sharpen their baking skills. This four-day cooking class series is a hands-on dream come true for curious culinary kids. In it, they’ll learn from a renowned chef all about the essentials of baking, as well as kitchen safety and food preparation skills that are key...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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