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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Simple Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a light, flavorful meal in a relaxed cooking class. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on light, flavorful spring dishes. Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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How to Use Your Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enhance your knife skills with help from the best. From cleaning to sharpening to cutting, you’ll learn basic knife skills and beyond in this chef-led cooking class. It’s a chance to get to know the basics and create an amazing meal in a fun, relaxed...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bright Spring Celebration Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice cooking skills that support relaxed, social meals. Bring bright seasonal flavor to the table in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati...
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Skokie
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Bold Thai Menu
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to work confidently with bold Thai flavors. Cook bold Thai favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass shrimp soup. You’ll...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Authentic Thai Menu From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to approach Thai cooking without overcomplicating it. Cook bold Thai favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric 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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Chicago (Streeterville)
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Wholesome Seasonal Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake spring favorites with clear, guided instruction. Bake your way through spring favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll learn skills like working...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Relaxed Spring Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring garden-style flavors together smoothly. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Homestyle Italian Pantry Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bring Italian pantry staples together in one meal. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad and polenta...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Restaurant-Style Ramen Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how ramen cooking works from start to finish. Level up your noodle game in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on restaurant-style ramen. Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through homemade ramen noodles, shio ramen with pork belly, pickled mushrooms, ramen eggs, edamame with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Wholesome Italian Pantry Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook familiar Italian flavors while building practical cooking skills. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Balanced Spring Celebration Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a festive spring menu with practical instruction. Cook an elevated spring menu in this cooking class in Chicago that’s perfect for sharing. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemon marinated lamb skewers with yogurt herb sauce, harissa glazed carrots and jeweled basmati rice pilaf. You’ll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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