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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Vibrant Spanish Paella Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a rustic Spanish feast in this hands-on class. Explore the flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook two styles of paella, one featuring seafood and one with chicken and chorizo. You’ll focus on building flavor in...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Simple Paella for Beginners
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a restaurant-style paella in this cooking class. Explore the flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook two styles of paella, one featuring seafood and one with chicken and chorizo. You’ll focus on building...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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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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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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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Traditional Cinco de Mayo Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a vibrant Mexican feast for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also make classic Mexican street corn and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook a Flavorful Mexican Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make fresh Mexican tacos from scratch for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also make classic Mexican street corn and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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