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: Summer Macaron Delights Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights 6 slide
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Summer Macaron Delights

$89
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$89
Celebrate the flavors of summer with a burst of sweetness through vibrant macaron-making adventure. Explore the vibrant flavors of summer in this exclusive macaron cooking class. Over a 3-hour session, participants will craft delectable S’mores and Cherry Cheesecake macarons under the guidance of an expert chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night 6 slide
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Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night

$99
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$99
Spoil your favorite foodie to an evening of Italian indulgence in this date night class. Connect over the most romantic Italian cuisine in this dedicated date night cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you and your favorite foodie will spend the evening mastering a menu of Italian recipes that are sure...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Pasta Creations Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Pasta Creations 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Pasta Creations 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Pasta Creations 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Pasta Creations 5 slide
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Comforting Pasta Creations

$89
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$89
Level up your pasta game with the help of this chef-led culinary class. Get set to raise your pasta game in this Italian-themed cooking class. With a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn to prepare a sausage and hot pepper pasta frittata, a skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta and a grilled Caesar salad....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Aug 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Primo Homespun Pasta 6 slide
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Primo Homespun Pasta

$89
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$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Aug 5th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: French Pâtisserie Classics 6 slide
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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
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 10th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night 5 slide
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Parisian Summer Bistro - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustle up a romantic seasonal menu worthy of your favorite French bistro. Spend an evening together learning the finer points of romantic French cuisine in this bistro-inspired cooking class. With an esteemed chef guiding you, you’ll unlock the skills and recipes you need to enjoy a lifetime of culinary adventures...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Aug 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Thai Cooking 6 slide
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Summer Thai Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of the Thai summer to your table. This cooking class is perfect for anybody who wants to level up their cooking with a taste of Thailand. In it, with a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn the essential techniques required to create a menu of sun-soaked Thai classics. Think satay chicken...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 10th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 6 slide
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Summer-Flavored Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Mexican Favorites 6 slide
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Homestyle Mexican Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring a taste of Mexico to your family table with this authentic culinary class. Master the art of Mexican cooking in this dedicated homestyle cooking class. Guided by a master chef, you’ll draw on authentic ingredients and master the time-honored techniques required to deliver a spread that your family won’t...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Al Fresco Italian Flavors

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to master Italy’s most iconic summer flavors. If you’re craving the cuisine of sunny Italy, this cooking class will show you how to prepare it in your home kitchen. With a world-class chef as your guide, you’ll prepare dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine, harnessing authentic ingredients...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Aug 12th at 7:00PM & other times
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Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a romantic evening together learning to cook an indulgent Tuscan feast. Why spend the evening at your local Italian restaurant when you could learn to prepare your favorite meals at home in this romantic cooking class? Under the guidance of a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will unlock recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Gourmet Parisian Luxury - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$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
60 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Aug 15th at 7:00PM & other times
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