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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Vibrant Spanish Dishes
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Spanish cuisine in a hands-on lesson. Jump into the fresh flavors of Spain with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a top-notch chef while gaining new skills in the kitchen.
Start with two appetizers including pan con tomate with thick-cut bread...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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Sweet Macarons for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This fall master the art of macarons Macarons are a staple in French baking, and in this sweet macarons for fall cooking class, you'll master these fine French treats. In this 3-hour class, a gourmet chef will guide you through the entire process, starting by making the perfect batter, which you'll pipe into the ideal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create the beautiful classic French treat, the croissant. Bring along your friends and enjoy the fun-filled crafting buttery flaky croissants cooking class. Join a classically trained chef and take a deep dive into the skills required to create beautiful, buttery savory as well as sweet croissants. In...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Hearty Pub Bites at Home
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the pub home with this classic, hearty and homestyle culinary lesson. Bring your favorite pub grub into your home kitchen in this exciting and decidedly mouthwatering cooking class. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an expert chef as they teach you the skills you need to recreate your pub favorites. The menu is...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Latin American Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Latin American fare, guided by a gourmet chef. Take a trip to the South in this Latin American cooking class. Learn to make authentic fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu.
Start with...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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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 get to prepare an intimate meal together under the guidance of a gourmet chef. Start with searing scallops...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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The Rarest Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Skip the reservation and learn to cook your NYC steakhouse favorites together at home. This couple’s cooking class brings big-city flavor to your next romantic night in. You’ll learn from an esteemed chef how to recreate steakhouse favorites, including perfectly seared steak with Gorgonzola-shallot butter. Serve...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Learn the Process Behind Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence while exploring chocolate-based dessert skills. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Skokie (Chicago). With help from Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.