French Cooking Classes in Chicago
Head on a culinary trip to the heart of France in one of these French cooking classes in Chicago. Feel far away from the Windy City as chefs show you how to prepare authentic meals true to French cuisine. Try your hand at making traditional dishes such as coq au vin, ratatouille, escargot, bouillabaisse and much more. Discover the sweet side of French cuisine as you learn the tricks to luscious pastries and desserts. Book your incredible experience today!
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Unforgettable French Spread
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring beloved and unforgettable French dishes to life with Chef Janet. Fix your chef’s hat for a hands-on session with Chef Janet, where a cozy French cooking class celebrating classic comfort and timeless technique awaits. This immersive experience invites you to refine essential skills like braising, sauce...
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Chef Janet
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
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Modern Specialty Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Refined French Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook timeless French classics in this hands-on class. Learn classic techniques at the heart of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare pan-roasted chicken breasts with white wine sauce, oven-roasted crispy potatoes and steamed artichokes served with homemade lemon aioli....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Refined French Culinary Foundations
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Gain confidence mastering chef-inspired French classics. Build confidence with timeless French recipes in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken, create a white wine pan sauce, achieve perfectly crisp potatoes and prepare tender artichokes...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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French Moroccan Fusion
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover what happens when you combine the elegance of French cuisine with robust Moroccan flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Titik, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course menu using classic French cooking techniques and a host of Moroccan ingredients and flavors.
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Cook Timeless French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop reliable French cooking skills from scratch. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll gain hands-on...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mom’s Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping, baking and filling....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Prime Parisian Fare - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share an evening of gourmet kitchen fun with your favorite sous chef. Enter the kitchen for a date night cooking class that recreates the romance of an evening in Paris. You'll have first-class instruction from an expert chef as you learn to create scallops in beurre blanc sauce, creamy whipped potatoes with Gruyère...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Macarons with Mom
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic French Meal - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your loved one with a romantic French meal. Whisk your loved one away to a romantic meal in Paris from the heart of your kitchen in this romantic French meal cooking class. In this hands-on class, you'll prepare an intimate meal together under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Start with searing scallops and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sweet and Savory Croissant Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use laminated dough for delightful sweet and savory pastry treats. Shine a spotlight on sweet and savory dough creations at this immersive cooking class led by a five-star chef. Watch the chef demonstrate key techniques before you get hands-on experience making a laminated dough and use it to make both...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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An Evening in Paris - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night An Evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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FAQS ABOUT FRENCH COOKING CLASSES IN CHICAGO
What are French cooking classes?
French cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are chef-led experiences focused on classic French techniques and dishes. Depending on the class, you may prepare coq au vin, steak frites, souffles, crepes, pastries, sauces or a multi-course bistro-style meal. They are especially appealing in Chicago for couples who want a more elevated night out.
Are French cooking classes good for beginners?
Yes. Many French cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are approachable for beginners because chefs break each technique into manageable steps. They are a good way to learn foundational skills while still enjoying a polished, restaurant-inspired experience.
What will I learn or make in a French cooking class?
In a French cooking class, you may work on sauces, searing, pastry basics, knife skills and timing across multiple courses. Depending on the menu, you could make dishes like ratatouille, quiche, crepes, macarons, tartes or classic French comfort food.
