Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Choose from 79 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 (103)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Mexican Kitchen
Booked 60+ times
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Mexican Kitchen

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 2-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum
Booked 40+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Essential Dim Sum

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Staples of Italy From-Scratch
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Staples of Italy From-Scratch

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Date Night Favorites

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: Dice, Slice & Snack
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Dice, Slice & Snack

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Downtown Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 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 (103)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in 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 Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $149/person

Potsticker Dumpling Feast

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 14 to 30 guests
  • Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $169/person

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 14 to 30 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
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: Spanish Paella Party
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
TEAM COOKING CLASS $169/person

Spanish Paella Party

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 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 (103)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 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 (103)
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: Handmade Autumn Pasta
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
COOKING CLASS $75/person

Handmade Autumn Pasta

  • Thu, Oct 8 • 5:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 25 guests
  • Date night favorite
  • Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Italian Feast - Family Fun
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $69/person

Homemade Italian Feast - Family Fun

  • Sun, Sep 6 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
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Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Baking Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 20 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Famous Sweets of Italy
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Famous Sweets of Italy

  • Sun, Aug 16 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Sweets of Italy
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Sweets of Italy

  • Sun, Aug 16 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Easy as Pie Bakes

  • Mon, Aug 17 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Healthier Options

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 17 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Downtown Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
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 17 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Vegetarian Options

Chicago Cooking Class: A Taste of Italian Classics
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

A Taste of Italian Classics

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Classic Kid's Pizza Party

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)

Other Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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

  • Fri, Aug 14 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $109/person

Comforting Cast-Iron Feast

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $135/person

Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella

  • Sat, Aug 29 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Homestyle Skillet Cooking Workshop
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $109/person

Homestyle Skillet Cooking Workshop

  • Sat, Aug 15 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Zesty Tapas Favorites
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Zesty Tapas Favorites

  • Tue, Aug 18 • 4:00 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 18 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 6-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Make Handcrafted Chocolates
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (103)
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: Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night

  • Fri, Aug 21 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Superb Holiday Baking
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (386)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Superb Holiday Baking

  • Tue, Sep 1 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Croissant Craze
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Croissant Craze

  • Sat, Aug 22 • 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 22 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 2-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

  • Sat, Aug 22 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
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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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