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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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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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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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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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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Flavorful Thai Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Escape the usual routine and cook your way through a Thai-inspired date night together. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Spring Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the season through hands-on, skill-focused cooking. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.
You’ll roll and...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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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A Study in Classic Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Rakhi guides you through preparation of classic Indian cuisine with slight innovative twists. Inspired by the rich, spice-filled traditions of Indian cuisine, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the fundamentals of preparing bold, comforting Indian dishes. Explore authentic techniques and ingredients that...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Flavorful French Bistro Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn classic French bistro techniques in a hands-on cooking class. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and herb-marinated...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Superb Holiday Baking
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft a carefully picked selection of holiday sweet treats. Set the tone for the festive season with this hands-on, holiday-themed cooking class that emphasizes cozy, feel-good learning. A world-class chef invites you into the kitchen for a session of practical baking and indulgence.
You’ll learn how to build a...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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