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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Christmas
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.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Thanksgiving
Culinary Skills for Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Upgrade your upcoming holiday meal Get a head start on holiday cooking with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make classic Thanksgiving dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new tips to set your holiday meal apart such as brining poultry, whipping mashed potatoes and whisking...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
A Dim Sum Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make this classic Asian dish from your kitchen Dim sim is the ultimate sharing dish to enjoy with friends and family so in this dim sum dinner cooking class, you will learn from an expert check how to prepare this meal from scratch. Practice the art of forming, filling and folding a dumpling with neat...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Holiday
Delicious Steamed Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Find out how to make the delicious dim sum in this cooking class. Taste and experience the delectable flavors of China with this delicious dim sum cooking class. Learn from the experts how to make dumplings, from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. You and your classmates will learn how to make dough for...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Christmas
Seasonal Baking Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Warm your home with freshly baked comforts that bring the essence of the season. Join Chef Rakhi for a scrumptious cooking class you won't forget and ring in the holidays with flavor! You'll craft a series of holiday bakes that are sure to delight.
Begin with rich chocolate cranberry brownies to kick off the...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the art of sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Craft your own sushi rolls from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! Chef Janet will walk you through pro-level knife techniques, how to season and shape perfect sushi rice and how to choose vibrant, high-quality ingredients. Then it’s time to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Great for Groups of 11-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Perfect Chinese Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make Chinese cuisine Dive into the delightful world of dim sum with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh Chinese cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills such as forming, folding and pleating the dumplings before steaming them to perfection. End...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fabulous Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Try your hand at making buttery croissants in your kitchen. If you love a warm and buttery croissant, you'll want to join this top-rated chef in this fabulous croissant cooking class. By the end of this class, you will have prepared two types of croissants from scratch: a roasted leek and rich Gruyère cheese...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Autumn-Inspired French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This autumn make some classic French treats from scratch Learn a new skill in this 3-hour autumn-inspired French macaron cooking class. During this interactive class, a five-star chef will guide you through the process of making two types of macarons: pecan pie and a cozy gingersnap with pumpkin-brandy buttercream. By...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
French-Inspired Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring distinctive French flair to your culinary repertoire. Join this cooking class to discover authentic French recipes and traditional techniques for creating a menu worthy of a Paris bistro. Chef David is ready to help you explore the art of preparing a classic coq au vin. You'll develop the skills to prep, combine...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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