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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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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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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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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Staple Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how easy it can be to make bread at home. This interactive cooking class delves into the art of bread-making with a selection of essential loaves. Learn the roles of yeast and proofing as you make homemade white bread. Explore different types of flour and additional ingredients while making cinnamon raisin...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Delicious Homemade Italian Meals
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore the flavors of little Italy with this cooking class. Jump into the kitchen by joining a delicious homemade Italian meals cooking class. Listen to a top-rated chef on how to prepare and cook some classic Italian feasts. Learn to make a succulent chicken parmesan with fresh tomato sauce and pair it with fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Master Classic Seafood Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook restaurant-style seafood dishes with expert guidance. Work through elegant seafood recipes in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook salmon with crisp skin, prepare mussels marinières and poach shrimp with precision. You’ll also make a simple green...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Hearty Ravioli From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Roll out the dough for your own homemade ravioli, accompanied by an appetizer and dessert. Join Chef Rakhi for a Florentine-inspired cooking class from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Learn new pasta-making skills and add a zest of Italian charm to your culinary repertoire.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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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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Little Italy at Home
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy Italian American classics straight from your home kitchen. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll expand your comfort food repertoire with crowd-pleasing recipes. The chef will teach you fundamental techniques, including proper breading procedures, sauce-making methods, and how to prepare pasta dough from...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook a Savory Korean BBQ Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a street-style Korean BBQ feast in this cooking class. Build confidence with Korean cooking techniques in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled bulgogi, a variety of banchan, gyeran jjim and steamed rice. You’ll practice marinating, stir-frying...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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A Taste of British Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make sweet treats inspired by the United Kingdom. Explore the fabled world of British baking with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make classic British sweets and savory pies while under the instruction of a five-star chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing airy Victoria sponge cake, rich...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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