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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The Boldest Latin Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to add bold Latin recipes to your culinary repertoire. If you’re ready to shake up your home cooking, this cooking class is sure to help you do it. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll draw inspiration from some of the world’s favorite Latin flavors and cuisines. You’ll unlock the skills you need to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Knife Skills for the Win
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn safe and proper cutting techniques using a premium cutting board. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class offers both basic and advanced cutting skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this is essential to safety and efficiency in the kitchen. Practice slicing and dicing vegetables for...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mastering Your Knife
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Level up your home cooking with pro-grade knife skills in this hands-on class. If you’ve ever watched a chef use a knife and wondered how on Earth they do it, this cooking class is the perfect way to learn. In it, a world-class chef will teach you how to add pro-grade knife skills to your culinary arsenal. Then,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tastes of Japan - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend the evening exploring Japanese sushi skills with your favorite culinary companion. Pull back the curtain on the often-mystified art of sushi making with this hands-on couple’s cooking class. In it, you and your culinary companion of choice will benefit from the guidance of a world-class chef with over a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elegant Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create a romantic NYC steakhouse menu. During this cooking class, discover recipes and techniques to prepare your favorite New York restaurant menu at home. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll work together to master searing steak, preparing a gorgonzola shallot butter and baking thyme and Gruyère popovers....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Flame Grilled Fun - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This sizzling steakhouse-style class is perfect for culinary couples. This cooking class is dedicated to culinary couples looking to bring their favorite NYC steakhouse home. In it, you’ll learn under the guidance of a renowned chef who’ll quickly teach you to recreate classic steakhouse staples The menu includes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Croissant 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft sweet and savory croissants from scratch. Nothing beats biting into a warm and buttery croissant and in this classic croissant 101 cooking class, you'll learn how to make them for yourself. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be led by a five-star chef on how to prepare laminated dough, which you'll roll and then...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pub Fare With a Southern Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring your pub favorites home with this unique culinary session. Led by a world-class chef, this cooking class shares recipes and techniques for recreating pub-style favorites. Master the art of homemade pretzels and beer cheese dip. Next, make Buffalo cauliflower with a fresh ranch dip. You'll also prepare...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homemade Pub Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wow your friends and family with a hearty menu of pub-style classics. Add a comforting string to your culinary bow with this pub-style cooking class. In it, you’ll learn to master a menu of your favorite pub meals, all under the guidance of a renowned chef. They’ll teach you to craft a savory feast featuring soft...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chopping With Confidence
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Gain confidence with an array of chef-grade cuts in this hands-on class. This cooking class promises to level up one of the most essential kitchen skills. Under the tutelage of an esteemed chef, you’ll learn the techniques you need to wield your trusty knife like a pro. Putting your skills into practice, you’ll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Path to Pasta Mastery
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets behind one of Italy’s most revered culinary exports. Get to the heart of Italy’s pasta-making traditions in this hands-on and immersive cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, you’ll get to grips with the time-honored techniques needed to make and roll fresh pasta dough. You’ll then make a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh-From-the-Farm Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Use garden-fresh ingredients to create a fresh Italian menu. Discover new culinary techniques in this cooking class focused on cuisine from the garden, orchard and farm. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll prepare pork chops with salsa verde. Master skills for making wild mushroom risotto and broccoli rabe with walnuts and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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