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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Essential Pastry Essentials
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to cook smooth custards and stable creams. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a lemon tart. You’ll learn...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Vegetarian Indian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
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.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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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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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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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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Craft Viral Dubai Chocolate Bars
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft viral chocolate bars in this fun hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you will learn how to create rich, glossy chocolate bars from scratch using simple techniques that feel almost too easy. With Chef Natalie guiding you step by step, you will melt, mold and customize your own creations while...
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Chef Nathalie
Chicago
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Fundamental Pastry Techniques
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice classic pastry methods in a supportive setting. Level up your dessert game in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on French pastry essentials. Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Core Pastry Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to build desserts from well-executed components. Build confidence with custards, curds and meringues in this cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart. You’ll develop real skills...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Bistro Bites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring a little Parisian panache to your home dining line-up with these bistro-ready recipes. This interactive cooking class with Chef Rakhi is a surefire way to add a touch of authentic European style to your culinary collection. You'll learn to prepare a menu filled with gourmet morsels from the most essential bistro...
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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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Knife Skills Booster
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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