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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Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Get ready for an energetic and competitive chocolate-making team building activity in Chicago. Do you have what it takes to become the Ultimate Chocolatier? Go head-to-head with friends, family or coworkers in this tasty chocolate experience. Learn real skills like tempering and winnowing, then create irresistible...
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Chicago
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Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
The Ultimate Taco Battle - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Compete, create and feast in Chicago’s ultimate taco-making team challenge. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled taco-making team showdown in Chicago! This high-energy team-building competition brings out everyone’s creative side as you mix, season and build the most impressive tacos of the day. A professional...
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Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Get ready for a lively and competitive salsa and guacamole-making team building activity in Chicago. Bring your group together and compete for guac greatness in this flavorful showdown in Chicago! With plenty of fresh ingredients, expert guidance and hands-on fun, you’ll mix, taste and laugh your way to the winning...
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Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Potsticker Dumpling Feast
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to mix, fill and fold delicate potstickers in this fun team building activity. Get your group rolling with a fun and interactive potsticker-making team building activity. Guided by Chef Janet, your group will learn the art of crafting delicate dumplings with perfect folds and flavorful fillings.
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Elegant Easter Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a seasonal Easter meal while practicing classic, approachable techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through roasted herb pork tenderloin with spring fruit chutney, potato leek gratin, shaved asparagus salad with mint...
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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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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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Mother's Day Favorite
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.
Chef Rakhi will guide...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Learn to Roll Sushi - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Chicago. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team won’t forget! In this fun team building activity in Chicago, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way through a sushi...
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Chicago
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
Start with a vibrant...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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