Gourmet Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Looking for a way to improve your skills? Feel like you’ve learned all you can on your own? Then it’s time to bring in a professional. In Downtown Chicago gourmet cooking classes, you'll pair up with a professionally trained chef to learn their secrets to crafting a perfect gourmet meal. No matter what cuisine strikes your passion, there is a class to fit your style. Sign up for your gourmet experience and start learning today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bistro Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get in on the European dining magic with this stunning menu. Bring a touch of gourmet enchantment to your dining life with a cooking class showcasing the bistro traditions of Paris. With a spread featuring pan-roasted chicken in a decadent white sauce, asparagus paired with delicate poached eggs and a Grand Marnier...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the signature flavors of Portugal in this vibrant menu. This immersive cooking class highlights beloved Portuguese dishes as you explore traditional ingredients and techniques. A world-class chef shows you how to season and cook piri piri chicken and fry crispy potato croquettes. Delight the senses with an...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Springtime in Paris
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add some Parisian sparkle to your next dinner with this French cuisine experience. Share a delicious Parisian meal in this fun cooking class. Learn how to whisk eggs for light and airy goat’s cheese soufflés, grill fresh asparagus, and finish the evening with flaming crêpes...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savoring the Flavors of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Handcraft a rustic menu of French specialties featuring staple regional ingredients. This immersive cooking class transports you to a cozy bistro in the French countryside with classic ingredients and recipes. Develop the rich, hearty flavors of French onion soup and bring a fresh touch with a Champagne-shallot...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Celebrating French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Showcase signature French flavors in a stunning gourmet menu. In this immersive cooking class, an expert chef shares classic techniques from the French kitchen to highlight some of the region’s most iconic flavors and recipes. From traditional French onion soup to marinated steak with Roquefort butter and an elegant...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook steak with a distinctive French flair. Cook a decadent steak dinner in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to pan-sear a steak with butter, shallots and herbs. You'll also learn the art of caramelizing onions and simmering vegetables for a side. Enjoy a decadent French...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Trés Bien Steak
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the techniques to perfectly cooked steak, haute cuisine style. Immerse yourself in this French cuisine cooking class focussing on délicieux steak. Following the lead of the chef instructor, you’ll prepare a pan-seared fillet smothered in herb and shallot butter and make a light and fresh ratatouille to go...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Re-imagine steak frites with a fun, contemporary take on the classic dish. This French-inspired cooking class gives traditional recipes a creative spin. The chef teaches essential methods for handling proteins, improving your knife cuts and making sauces while reinventing a classic dish. Serve tender strip steak with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Modern French Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a contemporary menu that blends classic French technique with modern flair. Present a fresh take on French classics with this gourmet cooking class. An expert chef demonstrates how to properly handle steak and make flavor-enhancing sauces. You'll learn to make crisp sweet potato frites and mix shallot...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh French Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a flavorful French dinner featuring spring ingredients. You'll feel transported to Paris in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you French recipes and cooking techniques to make a gourmet French meal. You'll grill asparagus to be the side of goat cheese and egg white soufflé. Then, learn...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Signature Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu featuring iconic Portuguese dishes. In this immersive cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic ingredients and regional techniques as you compose lively Portuguese recipes. Learn tips for preparing piri piri chicken and crispy potato croquettes. Feature local staples like olives and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Covid-19 Precautions
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.