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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Premier Grilling Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add flavorful heat to your summer cooking plans with this selection of sizzling recipes. Open-flame cooking takes on sweet summer flavor thanks to a cooking class that helps you master the grill. Skip the burgers and create a gourmet spread featuring charred pepper salad, smoked skirt steak, grilled corn and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Flame-Grilled Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A hands-on class covering essential techniques for grilling meat, veggies and more. If you're hoping to become the king of your group's summer cookouts, this dedicated cooking class is sure to help you do so. In it, under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll learn to prepare a host of delectable recipes on your...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Parisian Bistro — Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create romantic cuisine worthy of your favorite Parisian restaurant. Celebrate your shared love of great food with this romantic, French-themed cooking class. Together, you'll learn to create a pan-roasted chicken with wine and herb sauce, serving it alongside pan-seared green beans with citrus, herbs and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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A Study in Classic Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Rakhi guides you through preparation of classic Indian cuisine with slight innovative twists. Inspired by the rich, spice-filled traditions of Indian cuisine, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the fundamentals of preparing bold, comforting Indian dishes. Explore authentic techniques and ingredients that...
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Verified Chef
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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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
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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Prime Parisian Plates - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fine French flavor sets the table for a night of culinary collaboration. Your concept of together time gets a delicious glow up in this bistro-themed cooking class for couples. Work on a perfectly Parisian collection of dishes like pan-roasted chicken, seared green beans with aromatics, tomato and goat cheese tart and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Romantic Parisian Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of French cooking with recipes perfect for a romantic Parisian dinner. If you're hoping to relive your romantic vacation to Paris, what better way than with a dedicated French-themed couples' cooking class? Together, under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll learn to master classic bistro recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Secrets from the Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become a patisserie master at a session focussed on fresh French pastries. Discover the traditions of classic French patisserie at an interactive cooking class. The session is led by a patisserie pro so you’ll be able to pick up lots of expert tips as you prepare laminated dough and shape it to produce crisp...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Indian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover authentic Indian dishes to add to your line-up of vegetarian recipes. Indulge in your favorite Indian dishes in this vegetarian cooking class. Whatever your skill level, Chef Rakhi will teach you how to cook traditional meals with unique spices and aromas you’ll love to recreate at home.
You’ll begin...
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Verified Chef
Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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