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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Make Festive Holiday Tamales
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make festive tamales this holiday season. Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll craft fresh masa and fill it with delicious combinations like shredded pork and green mole, plus cotija cheese, corn and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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
Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create a gourmet four-course meal featuring tapas selections filled with authentic Spanish flavors. This tapas and paella cooking class celebrates the heart of Spanish cuisine with premium ingredients, essential knife skills and a family-style feast. Under Chef Andy’s guidance, you’ll master traditional techniques...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Fusion Feast for Foodies
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Travel the world through food while perfecting essential cooking techniques and recipes. Discover the art of international finger foods in this exciting cooking class packed with flavor and technique. Guided by Chef Rakhi, known for her creative flair and culinary expertise, you’ll explore a variety of global small...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Italian Pasta Essentials
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover how to create a gourmet Italian feast from scratch with guidance from a five-star chef. Join Chef David for an immersive cooking class that brings the art of Italian cuisine to life. Learn how to make authentic pasta dough, prepare classic sauces and craft traditional desserts using time-honored...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic Foundations of Knife Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the fundamentals of knife skills in this interactive cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, discover the best-kept secrets behind the art of knife skills. Whatever your skill level, a world-renowned chef will lead you through simple exercises as you learn how to properly hold a knife and practice the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Holiday Tamale Celebration
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how to make savory tamales from scratch. Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll craft fresh masa and fill it with delicious combinations like shredded pork and green mole, plus cotija...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook Classic Italian Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the art of rustic Italian cooking in this hands-on class. Celebrate Italy’s most beloved flavors in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll sauté creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp, prepare Parmesan polenta with silky texture and roast...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Pop-up Class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll fresh sushi at a local distillery and master rice, fillings and hands-on technique. Roll into the world of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet, hosted inside a local distillery. Learn how fun and approachable homemade sushi can be as you practice basics like seasoning warm sushi rice and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Holiday
Vegetarian Indian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover authentic Indian dishes to add to your line-up of vegetarian recipes. Indulge in your favorite Indian dishes in this vegetarian cooking class. Whatever your skill level, Chef Rakhi will teach you how to cook traditional meals with unique spices and aromas you’ll love to recreate at home.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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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.