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: Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series Chicago Cooking Class: Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series 5 slide
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Kids Cooking Series

Kids and Cakes: Summer Baking Series

$250
Cooking Class
$250
Unlock your kids’ culinary potential with this four-day summer baking series. This four-day cooking class adventure is great for kids who are ready to take charge in the kitchen. With a world-class chef guiding them, your future foodies will learn the essentials of kitchen safety and ingredient preparation before...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 30th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian on the Grill 6 slide
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Father's Day

Italian on the Grill

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy a taste of summer in Italy with this vibrant grilled menu. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the lighter side of Italian cuisine with a menu perfect for dining al fresco. Follow along with the chef as you grill fragrant chicken diavola and tender asparagus accented with capers and lemon. Mix bright tomato...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Jul 2nd at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series Chicago Cooking Class: Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series 5 slide
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Kids Cooking Series

Advanced Recipes: Teen Summer Series

$250
Cooking Class
$250
Teens who enjoy quality cuisine will love making it for themselves this four-day summer class. This cooking class series is the ultimate experience for teens who love cuisine! In it, a renowned chef will teach them essential skills like food preparation and kitchen safety. They’ll also help your curious culinary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 30th at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Indian Dining 6 slide
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Traditional Indian Dining

$89
Cooking Class
$89
From around the world comes a sensational menu featuring all the favorite flavors of India. Tap into the hearty heritage of India's delicious dining culture in a hands-on cooking class that brings this unique cuisine to your home table. Your instructor is well-versed in the customs of the region and will share...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 30th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Recipes - Family Fun 6 slide
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Italian American Recipes - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up healthy comfort-food for a fun day out with your family. Give your children a peek at other cultures as you try out delicious Italian American treats in a family-friendly cooking class. Let your kids join in as you bring together the dough for Fettucine Alfredo and cook parmesan-dunked chicken with a generous...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Jul 4th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Quintessential French Brasserie 5 slide
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Quintessential French Brasserie

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the art of French cuisine with this menu of classic recipes. This hands-on cooking class upgrades your culinary skills with essential French techniques. Follow along with an expert chef as you prepare strip steak and whisk tangy whole-grain mustard sauce. Learn to fry crisp, golden frites, and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Jul 1st at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 6 slide
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Knife Skills Booster

$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 5th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Grilled Italian Fare Chicago Cooking Class: Grilled Italian Fare 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilled Italian Fare 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilled Italian Fare 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Grilled Italian Fare 5 slide
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Father's Day

Grilled Italian Fare

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill to craft a vibrant Italian menu perfect for dining al fresco. This hands-on cooking class combines classic Italian ingredients with the signature flavors of the grill. Follow along with an expert chef as you sear spicy chicken diavola and char fresh asparagus brightened with capers and lemon. Toast...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jul 2nd at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night 6 slide
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Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the alluring flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This gourmet cooking class invites couples to an evening of culinary romance as an expert chef leads your journey into Moroccan recipes. Assemble a refreshing salad, then the chef teaches you to roast juice chicken flavored with caramelized onion...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Jul 5th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian American Celebration - Family Fun 6 slide
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Italian American Celebration - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring your culinary crew to the kitchen for a family-friendly lesson in Italian cooking. Share a session with your youngest helpers in a hands-on cooking class that helps bring classic Old World flavor to your home table. You and your family will enjoy an easy-going session with a top-shelf local chef while learning...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Jul 4th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 6 slide
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American Cupcakes - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Level up your family's cupcake game in true American style. If you and your little ones love nothing more than the smell of a freshly baked tray of cupcakes, why not take this cooking class and learn to level up your decorations? Together, you're sure to have a blast as you bond over the experience of learning...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Jul 6th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Creative Croissants 6 slide
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Father's Day

Creative Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Jul 5th at 9:00AM
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