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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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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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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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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Master Elegant Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grill, taste and celebrate the vibrant flavors of Korea. Discover the secrets of Korean BBQ in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, master crisp scallion pancakes cooked in cast iron...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Refined French Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share in the gourmet traditions of a beloved European culinary culture. The timeless flavors of historic French cookery are yours to explore in a hands-on cooking class that simplifies the processes. Your skilled instructor is ready to show you how it's done, from successfully brewing up French onion soup and...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.