Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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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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Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 2 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 3 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 4 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 5 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish. After preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
383 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Tue, Aug 4th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast 2 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast 3 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast 4 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Potsticker Dumpling Feast 5 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Potsticker Dumpling Feast

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to mix, fill and fold delicate potstickers in this fun team building activity. Get your group rolling with a fun and interactive potsticker-making team building activity. Guided by Chef Janet, your group will learn the art of crafting delicate dumplings with perfect folds and flavorful fillings. From pork...
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Chef Janet
5.0
101 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jul 18th at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party 2 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party 3 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party 4 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party 5 slide Chicago Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Party 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Spanish Paella Party

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
383 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Tue, Aug 4th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: American Cupcakes - Family Fun 6 slide
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American Cupcakes - Family Fun

$79
Cooking Class
$79
Level up your family's cupcake game in true American style. If you and your little ones love nothing more than the smell of a freshly baked tray of cupcakes, why not take this cooking class and learn to level up your decorations? Together, you're sure to have a blast as you bond over the experience of learning...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
89 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Explore Traditional Italian Cooking 6 slide
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Explore Traditional Italian Cooking

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master comforting Italian classics with a modern twist in one session. This cooking class in Chicago is a great way to bring traditional Italian dishes into your repertoire with a creative spin. With Chef Eric or a resident chef by your side, you'll make baked meatballs, assemble three-cheese and spinach manicotti and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
89 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sun, Jul 19th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night 6 slide
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Flavorful New England Coastal Classics - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in New England flavors with baking, tossing and smashing. Coastal New England has never tasted so good and in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago), you'll get to make it yourself. With Chef William or a resident chef by your side, you'll assemble a warm lobster roll on freshly baked...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
53 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Fri, Jul 24th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Summer-Flavored Macarons 6 slide
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Summer-Flavored Macarons

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add sweetness to the season with a selection of summer-themed pastries. The adorable macarons you'll whip up in this hands-on cooking class are jewels for you summer dessert tray. Work with a gourmet coach who'll share authentic French technique that turns wholesome ingredients into first-rate confections. You'll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
53 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures 6 slide
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5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures

$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a world tour of food in this five-day cooking series. Give your child a week of culinary discovery in this interactive cooking series in Chicago designed for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, young cooks will prepare global-inspired menus featuring tostadas and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
89 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Mon, Jul 20th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes 6 slide
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Elevated and Authentic Chinese Dishes

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes from scratch. In this immersive cooking class, learn how to make elevated versions of your favorite Chinese dishes. An expert chef will teach you the techniques and recipes to prepare authentic dishes. Learn how to give chicken the perfect crispy sear, master the art of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
89 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Mon, Jul 20th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 6 slide
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
53 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night 5 slide
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Fine Five-Star Flavors - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your favorite foodie to an evening of gourmet bliss with this romantic chef-led experience. If you and your partner share a love of haute cuisine and want to learn to create it for yourselves, this romantic five-star cooking class could well be what you need. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll learn...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
53 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night 6 slide
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Vibrant New England Coastal Cooking - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master classic New England flavors from brioche rolls to blueberry pie. Coastal New England has never tasted so good and in this interactive cooking class in Chicago, you'll get to make it yourself. With Chef Eric or a resident chef by your side, you'll assemble a warm lobster roll on freshly baked brioche, prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
89 Reviews
Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Fri, Jul 24th at 7:00PM
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