Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Choose from 118 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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Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology
Booked 60+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 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 (388)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Mexican Kitchen

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 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 (104)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Essential Dim Sum

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 4-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Beef Wellington
Chef Jane Shot
Chef Jane
5.0 (26)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Classic Beef Wellington

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 2-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Date Night Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Make Handcrafted Chocolates
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
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: Essential Dim Sum
Booked 40+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Essential Dim Sum

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 4-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 (104)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 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 (104)
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: Make Handcrafted Chocolates
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
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: Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 20 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: A Taste of Italian Classics
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

A Taste of Italian Classics

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum
Booked 40+ times
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Essential Dim Sum

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 24 guests
  • 4-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in 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 (104)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Homemade Pasta Methodology

  • Fri, Sep 11 • 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 (104)
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 (104)
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: Classic Flavors of Little Italy
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Classic Flavors of Little Italy

  • Tue, Nov 3 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
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Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Sushi Rolling Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
Pop-up Class
Chef Janet Shot
Chef Janet
5.0 (104)
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: Sushi For Starters
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Sushi For Starters

  • Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 15 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Intro to Sushi Making
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Intro to Sushi Making

  • Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 15 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Baking Favorites

Chicago Cooking Class: Simple Baking Workshop for Beginners
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Simple Baking Workshop for Beginners

  • Sun, Sep 13 • 10:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Learn Easy Baking Favorites
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Learn Easy Baking Favorites

  • Sun, Sep 13 • 10:00 AM +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 (388)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Superb Holiday Baking

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: A Taste of Italian Sunshine
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

A Taste of Italian Sunshine

  • Mon, Sep 14 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Healthier Options

Chicago Cooking Class: Perfect Homemade Paella
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Perfect Homemade Paella

  • Wed, Sep 16 • 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 16 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Make a Cozy Ramen Dinner
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Make a Cozy Ramen Dinner

  • Tue, Oct 6 • 7:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Restaurant-Style Ramen Cooking
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Restaurant-Style Ramen Cooking

  • Fri, Oct 9 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie

Other Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Apple Harvest
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Rustic Apple Harvest

  • Thu, Sep 10 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Dice, Slice & Snack
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (388)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Dice, Slice & Snack

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Tuscan Favorites
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Classic Tuscan Favorites

  • Wed, Sep 9 • 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 (388)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Plant-Based Brunch Comforts

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $69/person

Knife Skills Booster

  • Sat, Sep 12 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Cozy Seasonal Apple Dinner
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $89/person

Cozy Seasonal Apple Dinner

  • Thu, Sep 10 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (388)
COOKING CLASS $115/person

Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
Chef William Shot
Chef William
4.3 (53)
COOKING CLASS $69/person

Top-Notch Cutting Techniques

  • Sat, Sep 12 • 1:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • Beginner friendly
  • Skokie
Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Tuscan Table
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Classic Tuscan Table

  • Tue, Sep 15 • 4:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 16 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Streeterville)
Chicago Cooking Class: Staples of Italy From-Scratch
Chef Andy Shot
Chef Andy
4.9 (388)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Staples of Italy From-Scratch

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
Chicago Cooking Class: Elegant French Feast
Chef Eric Shot
Chef Eric
4.8 (89)
COOKING CLASS $99/person

Elegant French Feast

  • Fri, Sep 18 • 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 (388)
COOKING CLASS $135/person

Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 8 guests
  • 3-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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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