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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Restaurant-Style Ramen Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how ramen cooking works from start to finish. Level up your noodle game in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on restaurant-style ramen. Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms, ramen eggs, edamame with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Relaxed Spring Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook seasonal food with a clear, practical approach. Upgrade your weeknight cooking routine with this cooking class in Chicago focused on light, crowd-pleasing dishes. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing and pretzel...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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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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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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Bright Spring Celebration Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking skills that support relaxed, social meals. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Balanced Spring Celebration Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a festive spring menu with practical instruction. Cook an elevated spring menu in this cooking class in Chicago that’s perfect for sharing. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati rice pilaf. You’ll...
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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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Make a Simple Spring Celebration Spread
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare spring dishes that feel polished but approachable. Plan a fun, food-forward evening with this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots, jeweled basmati rice pilaf and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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