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.
CHEF’S PLACE
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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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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thanksgiving
Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Global Bread Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate bread-making with recipes from around the world. Discover breads from around the world in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to bake Middle Eastern flatbread sprinkled with dukkah, then prepare classic focaccia seasoned with rosemary and roasted garlic. End with soft potato dinner rolls...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Thanksgiving
Flavors of World Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy artisanal bread-making in this flavorful class. Discover breads from around the world in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to bake Middle Eastern flatbread sprinkled with dukkah, then prepare classic focaccia seasoned with rosemary and roasted garlic. End with soft potato dinner rolls...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavors of Autumn Macarons From France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make autumn-inpsired macarons Dive into cozy fall baking with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make the perfect French macarons from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as macaronage, and whipping sweet filling while making multiple flavors of...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thanksgiving
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
New Year
Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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 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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Holiday
Flavorful Autumn Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This autumn learn how to make some classic French pastries. In this flavorful autumn macaron cooking class, a top-rated chef will teach you the art of making these fine French pastries from scratch. In this exciting class, you will learn how to mix the perfect batter, pipe the shells and mix up some delicious filling...
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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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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.