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 Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 6 slide
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Tantalizing Thai

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, May 26th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 6 slide
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Cook Timeless French Classics

$99
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$99
Develop reliable French cooking skills from scratch. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll gain hands-on...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, May 27th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night 6 slide
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Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a signature Japanese bistro dinner for date night. Cook a Japanese bistro menu from scratch in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll sear salmon, build flavorful garlic rice, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and master light tempura...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 7:00PM
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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
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: British Isle Bakes 6 slide
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British Isle Bakes

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up your baking skills with some of Great Britain’s favorite culinary traditions. This immersive cooking class highlights tradition in every baked morsel. You’ll hone essential skills from mixing sponge cake batter to forming pastries while tapping into the history of beloved dishes. Tuck into Britain’s...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night 6 slide
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Cook a Sophisticated Japanese Dinner - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to prepare an intimate Japanese-inspired feast for date night. Share a flavorful evening in this fun Japanese cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 6 slide
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Master Authentic Mexican Desserts

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook authentic Mexican desserts in this cooking class while learning baking and frying techniques. Create a spread of Mexican sweets in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll bake conchas, prepare chocoflan and fry churros served with Mexican hot chocolate...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 6 slide
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Knife Skills Booster

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 6 slide
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Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook authentic pizzas in this cooking class while learning dough handling and baking techniques. Build confidence with dough and pizza techniques in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll mix pizza dough from scratch, shape and bake a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch 6 slide
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Make Epic Mexican Desserts From Scratch

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare simple Mexican desserts in this cooking class while building baking and frying skills. Explore traditional Mexican baking in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare concha dough, assemble chocoflan and fry churros with warm chocolate sauce....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 6 slide
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Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook fresh French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Prepare a classic French summer meal in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with ratatouille, cook Dijon-seasoned new...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven 6 slide
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Fresh Pizza From Dough to Oven

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refine pizza techniques in this cooking class while cooking a variety of pizzas. Prepare a creative pizza menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make fresh pizza dough, bake carbonara-style pizza, prepare a fennel and sausage calzone and grill a dessert pizza with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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