Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Choose from 84 beginner cooking classes in Downtown Chicago and learn the basics with help from professional chefs. If you are an aspiring home cook but need guidance getting started, these classes will introduce you to essential kitchen skills and simple techniques for preparing meals in your own kitchen. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to cook and the confidence to keep practicing at home. Book your beginner cooking class today!
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Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology
Booked 60+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum
Booked 40+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Essential Dim Sum

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Sushi Making at a Local Distillery

  • Thu, Nov 12 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • 2-course meal Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: A Taste of Italian Classics
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

A Taste of Italian Classics

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Date Night Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
5.0 (384)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Fri, Aug 7 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology
Booked 60+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Make Handcrafted Chocolates
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Make Handcrafted Chocolates

  • Thu, Sep 10 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Make Pasta at a Local Distillery

  • Thu, Sep 17 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago

What you'll find in a Beginner cooking class in Downtown Chicago

  • Everything included (ingredients, equipment, etc.)
  • Join a public class or book a private class
  • Book at the chef’s place or yours
  • Book a private class for 2+ guests
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings

  • Thu, Oct 22 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
5.0 (384)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $169/person

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

  • Fri, Aug 7 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 14 to 30 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $149/person

Potsticker Dumpling Feast

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 14 to 30 guests
  • Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
5.0 (384)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $169/person

Spanish Paella Party

  • Fri, Aug 7 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 14 to 30 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Fresh Pasta Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology
Booked 60+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Make Pasta at a Local Distillery

  • Thu, Sep 17 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: World Cooking Skills Week
Kids Cooking Series
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $349/person

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: World Cooking Skills Week

  • Mon, Aug 10 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 20 guests
  • Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures
Kids Cooking Series
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $349/person

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures

  • Mon, Aug 10 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 20 guests
  • Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
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Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Sushi Rolling Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: From-Scratch Sushi - Date Night
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

From-Scratch Sushi - Date Night

  • Thu, Jul 30 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Tastes of Japan - Date Night
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $109/person

Tastes of Japan - Date Night

  • Thu, Jul 30 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Sushi Making at a Local Distillery

  • Thu, Nov 12 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • 2-course meal Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Baking Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (102)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 20 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Summer-Flavored Macarons

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 2-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Summer Macaron Delights
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Summer Macaron Delights

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 2-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Croissants For Your Table
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Croissants For Your Table

  • Sat, Aug 8 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 2-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Healthier Options

Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
5.0 (384)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Fri, Aug 7 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Savory Summer Table Favorites
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Savory Summer Table Favorites

  • Mon, Aug 10 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Make a Flavorful Summer Feast
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Make a Flavorful Summer Feast

  • Mon, Aug 10 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Perfect Spanish Paella Masterclass
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Perfect Spanish Paella Masterclass

  • Wed, Sep 2 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie

Other Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes

  • Wed, Jul 29 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Authentic Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 5-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Tasty Takeout Tips - Family Fun
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $69/person

Tasty Takeout Tips - Family Fun

  • Sun, Aug 2 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Authentic Tex-Mex Cooking From Scratch - Family Fun

  • Sat, Aug 1 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 5-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night

  • Sun, Aug 2 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Taste of Takeout - Family Fun
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $79/person

Taste of Takeout - Family Fun

  • Sun, Aug 2 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $109/person

Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night

  • Sun, Aug 2 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Zesty Tapas Favorites
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Zesty Tapas Favorites

  • Tue, Aug 4 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 6-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Tapas Favorites
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Flavorful Tapas Favorites

  • Tue, Aug 4 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 6-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Croissant Craze
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Croissant Craze

  • Sat, Aug 8 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 2-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Bistro Dinner Favorites - Date Night
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Romantic Bistro Dinner Favorites - Date Night

  • Thu, Aug 13 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Charming French Dinner Favorites - Date Night
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $109/person

Charming French Dinner Favorites - Date Night

  • Thu, Aug 13 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
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What to expect in a Beginner class in Downtown Chicago

Beginner cooking classes in Downtown Chicago on Cozymeal are hands-on, beginner-friendly and designed to help guests learn, cook and dine with confidence.

  • Step-by-step guidance from a local chef
  • Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
  • Beginner-friendly classes with simple techniques, chef guidance and hands-on practice
  • All ingredients and equipment included
  • Available as public or private classes
  • Hosted at the chef's place or your place
  • End the experience by enjoying what you prepared

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