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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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Celebrating French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Showcase signature French flavors in a stunning gourmet menu. In this immersive cooking class, an expert chef shares classic techniques from the French kitchen to highlight some of the region’s most iconic flavors and recipes. From traditional French onion soup to marinated steak with Roquefort butter and an elegant...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vietnamese Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the signature flavors of Vietnam with this lively menu. In this immersive cooking class, the chef teaches you to make iconic staples of Vietnamese cuisine bursting with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Fill and form shrimp spring rolls to dip into tangy peanut sauce and grill chicken scented with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Macarons with Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flavors of Spring - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This fresh, in-season menu is perfect for celebrating new beginnings. Renew your love with your sweetheart in the kitchen with a fun, intimate cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll craft a seasonal menu using timeless techniques. Pan-roast juicy chicken seasoned with herbs and enliven farro with fresh snap...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fun Flavorful Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw flavor inspiration from these creative croissants. What flavor sensations will you create with the skills in this hands-on cooking class? The chef will teach you how to properly form classic croissant dough to infuse with sweet and savory additions. Practice working different ingredients into your treats by...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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An Evening in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night an evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Vibrant Vietnamese Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the fresh, inviting flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This immersive cooking class highlights the specialties of Vietnam from seafood-stuffed spring rolls to the nation’s signature iced coffee. Guided by the chef, you’ll work with regional ingredients while expanding your culinary skills. Practice your knife...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Re-imagine steak frites with a fun, contemporary take on the classic dish. This French-inspired cooking class gives traditional recipes a creative spin. The chef teaches essential methods for handling proteins, improving your knife cuts and making sauces while reinventing a classic dish. Serve tender strip steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflé. Then, learn...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day
Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Mom's Ultimate Brunch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Treat Mom to the ultimate gourmet brunch this Mother's Day. Let Mom relax with a maple latte and enjoy the delicious recipes you’ll learn to make in this hands-on cooking class. Heat the skillet to make airy soufflé pancakes topped with fresh blackberries and a drizzle of lemon syrup. The chef teaches gourmet tips...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.