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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Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore vibrant Mediterranean cuisine while learning spice harmony and grilling techniques. Every bite tastes unmistakably sun-soaked in this Mediterranean cooking class with Chef Janet and her curated menu. During this hands-on session, you'll craft a three-course meal with expert guidance along the way.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Enjoy brunch dishes that are simple, seasonal and satisfying. Discover how easy it is to make an elevated vegetarian brunch in this carefully crafted cooking class with Chef Andy. You'll learn essential techniques while creating a perfectly balanced menu that's both impressive and approachable.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Serving the Chicago area
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Soul of Vietnamese Kitchen
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover the art of Vietnamese cuisine featuring classic pho and bahn mi flavors. In this Asian cooking class, you'll dive into the vibrant, herb-forward flavors of Vietnamese cuisine – building dishes from scratch that balance sweet, sour, salty and umami in every bite. From crafting a rich phở broth to...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Delicious Thai Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a Thai date night that feels social, relaxed and interactive. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook your way through Thailand in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef William or a resident chef will guide you as you prepare pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Seasonal Spring Bakes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to approach spring baking with confidence. Mix sweet and savory bakes in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka from start to finish. You’ll practice practical techniques like...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Classic Seasonal Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to manage dough through proofing and baking. Mix sweet and savory bakes in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka from start to finish. You’ll practice practical techniques like...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Experience a vegan take on classic Italian cuisine. Discover the excitement of plant-based cooking with a menu full of Italian favorites reinvented in this immersive cooking class. A top-rated chef will show you how to blend comfort and creativity while crafting a vibrant vegan Italian dinner.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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The South Indian Spread From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore South Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you'll travel to the coastal kitchens of South India – mastering the layered technique of Malabar paratha, the fragrant depth of Kerala chicken curry and the simplicity of a well-made thoran. Each dish is a study in balance,...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Wholesome Seasonal Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake spring favorites with clear, guided instruction. Bake your way through spring favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll learn skills like working...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Relaxed Spring Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring garden-style flavors together smoothly. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delicious Tuscan Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make date night feel more personal with a hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Date night gets an Italian upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll cook strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula salad with lemon-Parmesan dressing and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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