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
Mardi Gras Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate iconic dishes from the heart of New Orleans. Discover the unique culinary influences of The Big Easy at an interactive cooking class with a pro chef. Following the chef’s lead, you’ll make popcorn shrimp with Bloody Mary aioli for dipping plus chicken and sausage gumbo with dirty rice. Finally, indulge in...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
Valentine's Favorite
Make Handcrafted Chocolates
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Step into the world of artisan chocolate in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. In this fun, hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the essential techniques behind crafting beautiful, professional-quality chocolates, starting with the art of tempering chocolate to achieve that signature glossy finish and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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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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.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Flavors of New Orleans Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic dishes from New Orleans in a hands-on class. Jump into the famous flavors of New Orleans in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a crispy appetizer of popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Savor New Orleans
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic New Orleans cuisine in an exciting class. Dive into the flavorful world of New Orleans fare with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in a fun and interactive environment. Start with crispy popcorn shrimp with bloody mary...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elegant French Bistro Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover classical French cooking at its finest. Take a trip to a French bistro in this practical cooking class. Guided by a pro chef you’ll develop kitchen skills and confidence as you cook classic French onion soup, pan-roasted chicken with a satisfying Cognac sauce and green beans with a lemon vinaigrette....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mexican Kitchen
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Prepare a fiesta-style Mexican feast completely from scratch. In this hands-on class with Chef Andy, you'll learn the skills and authentic Mexican cooking techniques and ingredients needed to build a feast worthy of a proper Mexican fiesta.
Chef Andy believes nothing beats a homemade taco, and homemade flour...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Explore Famous Thai Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Thai cuisine in a hands-on class. Discover the complex world of Thai cuisine in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with fragrant lemongrass and Thai basil vegetable stir-fry, followed by a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Tastes of Italian Comfort Food
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional Italian fare in this exciting class. Explore the vast world of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a fresh arugula salad topped with lemon-parmesan dressing. Next, prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Classic Italian American Comfort Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in Italian American favorites that are perfect for winter. Get comfortable at a cozy cooking class celebrating hearty and familiar dishes. You’ll discover essential Italian techniques as you cook chicken Milanese and make gnocchi from scratch before combining them with a tomato and cream sauce and arugula...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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.