Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Season Focus: Fall Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a taste of the fall to your home baking. If you’re scratching your head for fall-time baking ideas, this seasonal cooking class is sure to help. In it, a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience will quickly teach you everything you need to dig yourself out of your baking rut. You’ll learn a trio of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cool-Weather Comfort
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master baking techniques to prepare fall-inspired favorites. Indulge in the best of fall flavors by joining this fun and engaging cooking class. Working alongside a gourmet chef, you'll make caramel apple tartlets. Next, measure and mix ingredients for chocolate-cranberry brownies. Your final creation is maple pot de...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Baking Into Autumn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a seasonal fall-time string to your home-baking bow. This cooking class pulls back the curtain on just how easy baking with the seasons can be. Following the lead of an expert chef with over a decade’s experience, you’ll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of fall-time baking. With their help, you’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vibrant Spanish Dishes
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Spanish cuisine in a hands-on lesson. Jump into the fresh flavors of Spain with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a top-notch chef while gaining new skills in the kitchen.
Start with two appetizers including pan con tomate with thick-cut bread...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
A Taste of Italian Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes.
Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
Start with a vibrant...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create authentic pasta dough and sauces with Italian inspiration. This cooking class invites you to master the art of fresh pasta making alongside an esteemed culinary host. Discover timeless techniques and bold flavors that define the heart of Italian cuisine.
You will learn to prepare classic Caesar salad with...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Hands-On Homemade Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Finally learn to make your own pasta from scratch in this Italian-themed class. Why travel to Italy to savor traditional fresh pasta when this cooking class can teach you to make it at home? That’s right, with help from an expert chef, you’ll quickly get to grips with making your very own pasta dough, rolling it...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pasta Perfection With Kitchen Help
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master scratch-made pasta with the help of culinary appliances. If you've ever wanted to boost your culinary skills, this cooking class is the perfect place to start. Join a gourmet chef who will share step-by-step instructions for mixing and shaping homemade pasta dough. You'll make pappardelle pasta and a hearty...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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The Path to Pasta Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets behind one of Italy’s most revered culinary exports. Get to the heart of Italy’s pasta-making traditions in this hands-on and immersive cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll get to grips with the time-honored techniques needed to make and roll fresh pasta dough. You’ll then make a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Explore Latin American Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Latin American fare, guided by a gourmet chef. Take a trip to the South in this Latin American cooking class. Learn to make authentic fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu.
Start with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Covid-19 Precautions
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.