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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Elegant Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to streamline your cooking while delivering strong results. Cook an impressive dinner without stress in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade and green beans with lemon and capers....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Wholesome Italian Pantry Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook familiar Italian flavors while building practical cooking skills. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a seasonal meal with clear, step-by-step guidance. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Chicago focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh, then...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll fresh sushi at a local distillery and master rice, fillings and hands-on technique. Roll into the world of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet, hosted inside a local distillery. Learn how fun and approachable homemade sushi can be as you practice basics like seasoning warm sushi rice and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Classic Beef Wellington
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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.
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Dice, Slice & Snack
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn the essential knife techniques while chopping up tasty snacks! Elevate the proper use of knives at home in this fun cooking class with Chef Andy. Discover tips for knife care and handling and learn the difference between chef's knives and pairing knives as you slice and dice through this session.
Cut your way...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
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.
Firstly, you will learn to prepare classic...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Vegetarian Masterclass
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Who said vegetarian food isn't sophisticated? Take your vegetarian cookery to the next level with this skillful cooking class focusing on fine dining vegetarian style. Don't let your vegetarian option be an afterthought when creating a feast for non-meat-eating friends and family. Start off with a creamy tomato bisque...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Roll Creative Plant-Based Sushi
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to roll plant-based sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you will learn how to create vibrant plant-based sushi from scratch using clever ingredient swaps and simple techniques. With guidance from Chef Natalie, you will build confidence with knife skills, prep ingredients and roll...
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Chef Nathalie
Chicago
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Wholesome East Coast Brunch Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a satisfying brunch with East Coast inspiration in class. Learn to pull off a restaurant-style brunch in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Light Spring Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to build light, satisfying plates in a hands-on class. Bring bold spring flavors to the table in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini, tabbouleh and pound cake with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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