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.
Covid-19 Safety Precautions
Safety During Covid-19: Look for the following indicators of what precautions your chef will take for your experience. You can book most in-person experiences as private events for an additional fee. Alternatively, check out the fully interactive Online Experiences on Cozymeal!
- Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
- Social Distancing Friendly
- Chef Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Fine French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a fresh French menu featuring traditional flavors and ingredients. Cook like the French do in this fun, interactive cooking class. Using fresh seasonal ingredients and professional tips and tricks, you’ll create a magnificent French-style meal worthy of the best...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Art Of Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of baking elevated treats. You'll learn how to make sweet and savory treats in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will help you explore the world of baking using fresh ingredients. Plus, master techniques that will elevate your baked goods to luxury bakery...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bistro Bites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring a little Parisian panache to your home dining line-up with these bistro-ready recipes. This interactive cooking class with Chef Rakhi is a surefire way to add a touch of authentic European style to your culinary collection. You'll learn to prepare a menu filled with gourmet morsels from the most essential bistro...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
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Verified Chef
Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Dim Sum
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Next-Level Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your baking skills with instruction from a professional. In this elevated cooking class, you’ll get to take your baking skills to the next level as you learn how to mix, bake and decorate like a pro. Using fresh ingredients and classic recipes, this hands-on class is sure to reignite your love of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Garden-Inspired Meal
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a meal inspired by spring garden flavors. Explore the fresh flavors of spring in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make a multi-course menu using fresh garden ingredients. Plus, master essential cooking techniques that will elevate your cooking in class and in your own...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Study in Classic Indian Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Chef Rakhi guides you through preparation of classic Indian cuisine with slight innovative twists. Inspired by Mughlai's rich, fragrant and spice-filled dishes, this hands-on cooking class leads you through the techniques necessary to replicate traditional Indian recipes and take them home.
Master the use of spices...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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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.