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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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Focus on exploring the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on session. Add some Latin flair to your weekly menu with a South American cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll grill steak and pair with a zingy chimichurri sauce, and use masa to make traditional pupusas and a fresh salsa. End the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Scratch-Made Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master new techniques and explore the vibrant flavors of Italy. Join this cooking class to discover ways to bring Italian favorites to your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to dice salsa verde, simmer pork loin chops and toss a citrus and fennel salad. Combine flour and water to make focaccia from...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dim Sum Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This sharable Asian feast is a lesson in thoughtful traditional favorites. Chinese dim sum traditions are your new favorite culinary course thanks to this joyous cooking class celebrating a classic creation. Your chef instructor leads you through a lesson in authentic cuisine loved by foodies around the globe....
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chinese Takeout Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home without the delivery fee. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef David will teach you how to recreate beloved Chinese takeout recipes in your own kitchen. Learn how to make savory sauces, crispy dumplings and hearty fried rice from start to finish while practicing your knife...
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Home Cooked Italian Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover some of the timeless and hearty dishes that are true Italian favorites. Boost your kitchen repertoire with this fun cooking class. You’ll learn how to cook succulent pork chops, paired with salsa verde and served with focaccia and a citrus and fennel salad that is pure sunshine. Finally, you’ll end on a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Colorful Italian Summer Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare favorite Italian specialties with a summer-centric twist. Discover the joys of Italian cuisine in this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, classes feature lessons on skills such as making homemade pasta dough, whisking a creamy carbonara sauce and assembling a fresh and...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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French Flavors Du Jour
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Arrange a memorable Parisian dinner filled with elegant touches. Your tastebuds are your ticket to a fabulous French feast, courtesy of this thrilling hands-on cooking class. You'll have five-star instruction as you master methods for making some of France's most treasured dishes. Prepare tender crêpes filled with...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Brunch With a Crunch
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Feast on a hearty brunch of chicken and waffles as well as other brunch favorites. This ultimate brunch cooking class is perfect for groups who want to avoid the crowds and still enjoy a restaurant-worthy brunch. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to make several brunch favorites from scratch.
First, fry up...
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Chef David
Chicago (West Ridge)
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Destination Dining - Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine in an immersive cooking session. Whip up an Italian feast in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll learn how to make an Italian salsa verde to pair with pork chops and a citrus and fennel salad topped with ricotta salata. For dessert you’ll whip up a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Southeast Asia - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the traditional restaurant night out and enjoy a unique culinary experience. Designed for all levels of home chefs, this cooking class is a wonderful way to connect with your significant other. Join a gourmet chef to learn techniques for preparing Vietnamese specialties, including crispy crêpes and a...
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Chef Justin or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Primo Homespun Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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
Chicago (West Ridge)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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