Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.
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A Taste of Italian Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes.
Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Kids Cooking Series
Kids’ Introduction to Global Cuisines
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Aspiring young chefs can level up their skills in this globally-inspired five-day summer class. If you’re ready to give your kids the freedom of the kitchen, this five-day cooking class series is sure to teach them everything they need. With help from a renowned chef, they’ll begin by learning the foundations of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Kids’ Series: World Culinary Tour
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This summer series is tailor-made for culinary kids who love to cook. If you have culinary kids who are ready for a foodie adventure, this five-day summer cooking class series might just be for them. In it, a renowned chef will teach them the essentials of kitchen safety, before helping them to unlock the skills...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Nothing tops the handcrafted pasta you'll create in this fun and practical session. Indulge in a hearty helping of Old-World culinary craft thanks to this hands-on cooking class focused on the pasta-making process. Your capable chef instructor will show you how to turn out your dough, transform it into two pasta forms...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic Fare From Southern France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bask in the light and luxurious cuisine epitomized by the South of France. This immersive cooking class explores the Mediterranean-inspired flavors of France’s southern provinces, brimming with fresh seafood and aromatic produce. Guided by the chef, you’ll enhance your skills while preparing refreshing salad and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Father's Day
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Seaside in the South of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze with this vibrant menu. This hands-on cooking class focuses on regional French cuisine, drawing inspiration from the coast and classic Mediterranean fare. While exploring this lighter side of French cooking, you’ll elevate your skills, learning to mix homemade vinaigrette...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern Brasserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate mealtime with classic French techniques. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn timeless methods for infusing meals with French finesse. Follow along with the chef as you prepare strip steak with tangy whole-grain mustard sauce and dress fresh haricots verts salad with homemade shallot vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Eat the Rainbow
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu that looks as lovely as it tastes. This interactive cooking class blends visual artistry with elevated aromas, textures and tastes. An expert chef sharpens your skills from the fundamentals of pan sauce to upgraded presentation techniques. Enhance savory steak with rainbow peppercorns, craft a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Rainbow of Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your culinary canvas with vibrant seasonal flavors and colorful produce. This hands-on cooking class celebrates seasonal cuisine by highlighting colors, flavors and textures in a gourmet menu. Accent rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac sauce and brighten your plate with heirloom tomato and peach salad....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stimulate the senses with the dynamic flavors of Thai cuisine. This interactive cooking class will help you master the signature balance of flavors essential to creating authentic Thai dishes. The chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pad thai and developing a rich, aromatic panang coconut curry. You’ll learn...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.