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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Gourmet Parisian Luxury - Date Night

$99
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$99
Unlock the secrets to five-star French cuisine in this intimate chef-led class. If you want to level up your future dates with five-star French cuisine, why not learn to do so together in this intimate date night cooking class? With a renowned chef guiding you, you’ll spend the session mastering bistro staples like...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 30th at 4:00PM & other times
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Dive Into Chocolate Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
If you like chocolate, you’ll absolutely love this dedicated-to-dessert culinary lesson. If dessert sometimes feels like an afterthought, this cooking class is sure to help turn your sweet treats into the highlight of your evening. In it, you’ll follow the lead of a renowned chef as they introduce you to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 10:00AM & other times
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Learn to Create Chocolate Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create beautiful, indulgent treats with chocolate as your star ingredient. In this decadent cooking class in Chicago, Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 10:00AM & other times
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No-Fuss French Cuisine

$89
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$89
Discover just how achievable bistro-quality cooking can be. This cooking class is your all-access pass to learning the traditions of French cuisine. Led by an expert chef, you’ll get hands-on instruction as you create a meal worthy of any Parisian bistro. At the heart of the savory menu is a deliciously-juicy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 4:00PM & other times
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Decadent Scratch-Made Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secret to scratch-made chocolate desserts in this hands-on class. This cooking class is the perfect sweet solution for those in need of inspiration for their dinner party dessert. In it, you’ll learn to craft a trio of unbelievably decadent chocolate treats. You’ll do so under the guidance of a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 10:00AM & other times
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The Art of Classic French Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wow your friends and family with classic French cooking. Take a leaf out of the classic French cookbook when you sign up for this hands-on cooking class. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an esteemed chef with over a decade’s experience, learning how to rustle up French favorites like salmon en papillote, braised...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Sep 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Homestyle French Traditions

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why visit your favorite bistro when you could cook your menu favorites at home? This cooking class allows you to pull back the curtain on France’s richest culinary traditions and add them to your own kitchen repertoire. With help from a renowned chef, you'll learn to cook a multi-course meal with confidence....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 31st at 4:00PM & other times
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Italian Favorites: Pasta and Beyond

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on Italy’s most time-honored culinary traditions. Treat your friends and family to an authentic taste of Italy with help from this immersive and hands-on cooking class. You’ll quickly get to the heart of the country’s most revered culinary traditions, learning from a renowned chef how to...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Sep 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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French Classics Masterclass

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn from an expert how to add traditional French cooking to your home table. This cooking class dares to challenge anyone who thinks that French cooking is beyond their skill set. Sign up and you’ll quickly benefit from the guidance of a renowned chef, getting hands-on with classic French dishes like salmon en...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Sep 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Mastering the Flavors of France

$89
Cooking Class
$89
This class promises to pull back the curtain on France’s time-honored culinary traditions. If you’ve always wanted to recreate your favorite bistro dishes at home, this French cooking class is sure to help you do it. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an esteemed chef with over a decade’s experience. With their...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Sep 2nd at 4:00PM & other times
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Italian Home Cooking Traditions

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your home cooking with secrets straight from Italy’s traditional cookbook. If your culinary repertoire is lacking in the Italian department, this cooking class promises to change that. With a renowned chef showing you how, you’ll make fresh fettuccine carbonara, serving it alongside a lacinato salad with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Sep 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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Hands-On Thai Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secrets behind some of Thailand’s most iconic flavors. Bring the lively flavors of Thailand to your home table in this exciting and hands-on cooking class. Under the expert tutelage of a world-class chef, you'll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of Thai gastronomy. On the menu? Everything you need...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Sep 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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