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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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Unlock the art of dumpling-making in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. You'll discover how simple it is to create silky dough, flavorful fillings and perfectly folded dumplings right in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a savory meat mix or a tasty vegetarian version, you’ll learn techniques that...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Spanish Paella Party
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Rustic 40-Clove Garlic Chicken
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice timing and coordination to bring a full meal together smoothly. Create a simple but elevated menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade, green beans with lemon and capers and chocolate mousse....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Sushi Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create your own sushi bar moment on date night. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in Chicago featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping sauce and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pop-up Class
Traditional Pasta-Making
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and homemade marinara from scratch in this hands-on class. If fresh, handmade pasta has been calling your name, this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet is the perfect place to start. Discover how a few simple pantry staples can become silky, delicious pasta and gain the confidence to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Relaxed East Coast Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Gather around the stove for a flavorful East Coast brunch session. Bring brunch vibes to life in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Core Pastry Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to build desserts from well-executed components. Build confidence with custards, curds and meringues in this cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, raspberry soufflé and lemon tart. You’ll develop real skills...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Balanced Thai Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to work comfortably with Thai flavor profiles. Cook bold Thai favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass shrimp soup....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pop-up Class
Make Pasta at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and top it with a garden marinara sauce. Join Chef Janet for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to craft fresh pasta from scratch. You'll mix flour and eggs into silky dough, knead it until it's just right, let it rest, then roll it out to the perfect thickness. Once you've nailed...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Flavorful Sushi Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Roll, cook and connect during a sushi-inspired date night. Make it a fun night out with this interactive sushi-inspired cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping sauce...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Knife Skills Booster
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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Social Distancing Friendly
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