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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Cook a Classic French Bistro Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to execute simple, refined French bistro cooking. Discover classic bistro flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William 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 William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.
Begin the afternoon...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Serving the Chicago area
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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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Make a Flavorful Spring Meal
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate spring seasonal meals in this hands-on cooking session. Learn to prepare a seasonal spring meal in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make herb-marinated steak with blue cheese butter, asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto crisps, roasted...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create authentic pasta dough and sauces with Italian inspiration. This cooking class invites you to master the art of fresh pasta making alongside an esteemed culinary host. Discover timeless techniques and bold flavors that define the heart of Italian cuisine.
You will learn to prepare classic Caesar salad with...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Cook a Cozy French Bistro Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice essential skills that define classic bistro cuisine. Make it a cozy night out with this cooking class in Chicago inspired by timeless French favorites. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare French onion soup, frisée salad with warm goat cheese and champagne-shallot vinaigrette and...
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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.
You’ll roll and...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Elegant Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking techniques that translate to home kitchens. Plan an easy, feel-good dinner with this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through grilled citrus chicken, butter lettuce and radish salad with green goddess dressing, pretzel rolls with whipped...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Authentic Naples-Style Pizza Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make a Naples-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on guided session. Cook classic Neapolitan dishes in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad with caper vinaigrette, bake polpette al forno and make Neapolitan-style pizza topped with San Marzano tomato...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Gourmet Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook an Easter-style meal while learning efficient kitchen habits. Bring fresh spring flavors to your table in this cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint and Pecorino and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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