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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An Italian Al Fresco Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a leaf out of Italy’s summer cookbook in this authentic hands-on cooking class. Imbibe the flavors of sunny Italy in this authentic, hands-on cooking class. With help from a renowned chef, you’ll master time-honored techniques and traditional ingredients, rustling up a menu that’s sure to impress even the...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Bright Taste of Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw on the sun-soaked ingredients of summer in this exciting chef-led class. This cooking class promises to put you on the path to summer cooking success. How? With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll create a deliciously balanced menu of seasonal plates. Think corn fritters with herbed aioli, brown sugar and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Must-Know Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to grips with a trio of essential pâtisserie treats. Get hands-on with a trio of French pâtisserie classics in this exciting and immersive cooking class. With a world-class pastry chef leading the way, you’ll quickly unlock the skills required to make a trio of show-stopping treats. From Paris-Brest with...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bakery-Worthy Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your mornings with homemade pastries worthy of your favorite bakery. Skip your morning bakery run and instead learn to cook your favorite pastries at home in this dedicated cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you’ll sharpen your baking skills, learning the techniques required to make a trio...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the essentials of French pâtisserie baking. Take a break from everyday baking and explore the arts of French pâtisserie in this relaxed, beginner-friendly cooking class. With help from a world-class pastry chef, you’ll quickly gain the skills you need to wow even your most discerning foodie friends. On the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Savory French Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets of Southern French cooking in this immersive hands-on culinary class. Drawing on the rustic flavors of France’s South, this immersive cooking class is perfect for adventurous foodies hoping to level up their kitchen game. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll get hands-on with authentic...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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An Italian Cooking Masterclass
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the finer points of Italian cooking in this hands-on culinary class. If you’d like to rustle up a rustic Italian meal from scratch but don’t know where to start, what better way than with this dedicated cooking class? With a world-class chef showing you the way, you’ll get to the heart of Italy’s most...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tasty Takeout Tips - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bond over your shared love of Chinese takeout in this family-friendly cooking class. If you’re looking to bond with your family over your shared love of bold flavors, this takeout-themed cooking class might just be for you. In it, with the help of a master chef, you and your little chefs (aged seven and up) will...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Tasting Tour of Southern France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets to Southern French cooking in this transportive cooking class. Elevate your home cooking with a taste of Southern France with this immersive cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the foodie traditions that have shaped France’s culinary landscape. More...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Bistro Indulgence - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Culinary couples are sure to love learning the finer points of French cuisine. Unearth the secrets to fine French dining in this romantic date night cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll embark together on a French foodie adventure, learning time-honored techniques and applying them to a five-star menu...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Learn the Process Behind Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence while exploring chocolate-based dessert skills. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Chicago. With help from Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Taste of Takeout - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Foodie families are sure to love preparing their favorite Chinese dishes at home. In this hands-on cooking class, you and your foodie family will have the chance to make your favorite Chinese dishes from scratch. With help from a renowned chef, aspiring chefs aged seven and up will learn to create a menu of savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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