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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The Heart of Italian Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Rustle up a trattoria-style menu of Italian table classics. Add a rustic Italian string to your culinary bow in this authentic and immersive cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll spend the session getting hands-on with the time-honored traditions of Italian cooking, rustling up a menu of trattoria...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Fair Day Foods
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This cooking class pays homage to everybody’s favorite fairground treats. Enjoy your favorite fairground treats without the pain of waiting in line when you take this exciting sweet-themed cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival home, delighting your friends and...
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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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Classic Beef Wellington
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Masterclass
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Who said vegetarian food isn't sophisticated? Take your vegetarian cookery to the next level with this skillful cooking class focusing on fine dining vegetarian style. Don't let your vegetarian option be an afterthought when creating a feast for non-meat-eating friends and family. Start off with a creamy tomato bisque...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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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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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Al Fresco Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to master Italy’s most iconic summer flavors. If you’re craving the cuisine of sunny Italy, this cooking class will show you how to prepare it in your home kitchen. With a world-class chef as your guide, you’ll prepare dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine, harnessing authentic ingredients...
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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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Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a romantic evening together learning to cook an indulgent Tuscan feast. Why spend the evening at your local Italian restaurant when you could learn to prepare your favorite meals at home in this romantic cooking class? Under the guidance of a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will unlock recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Bistro Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the sun-soaked flavors of France in this bistro-inspired date night class. This romantic couples’ cooking class is your chance to recreate your favorite seasonal French meals at home. No restaurant reservations required — just show up to the class and be guided by a renowned chef as you learn to master an...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.