New American Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
It's often said that America is the great melting pot, and occasionally, that's quite literally the case. New American cuisine combines the best of all the cultures that have merged to create the United States as we know it. Despite its traditional influences, the precise way in which New American chefs see fusion makes the style relevant and contemporary. Learn a new way of cooking in Downtown Chicago and book a New American cooking class today!
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Special Sunday Supper
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make a meal special enough to grace the table for a Sunday supper. Chef Jane knows that there's no better nourishment than enjoying a Sunday supper around the table together. In this hands-on class, Chef Jane guides you through a menu special enough to take center stage on a Sunday.
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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Latin American Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Soothe those spicy cravings with a date night featuring Latin American delicacies. You won't want to skip this Latin American special cooking class that's sure to spice things up on your date night! Make your dishes the central element of the night and attention as you combine a grilled steak with cheesy empanadas,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flame-Grilled Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A hands-on class covering essential techniques for grilling meat, veggies and more. If you're hoping to become the king of your group's summer cookouts, this dedicated cooking class is sure to help you do so. In it, under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll learn to prepare a host of delectable recipes on your...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Gastro Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to grips with delicious new recipes for that summer cookout on the coals. Whether you have a party planned or simply want to take your grilling game to the next level, this cooking class is definitely for you. In it, you'll learn to create delicacies like charred pepper, peach and feta salad, grilled and smoked...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fish Fry Fundamentals
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the basics of frying flaky fish and delicious chips in a relaxed, friendly setting. In this fish-forward cooking class, you'll learn from a renowned chef how to mix the perfectly seasoned beer batter, using it to coat your fish before frying it to crispy perfection. You'll also get to sip on a refreshing Arnold...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A British Coastal Classic
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare one of the UK's most iconic seaside dishes. Beer-Battered Fish and Chips - Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing - Strawberry Shortcakes - Arnold Palmer
Why book flights all the way to the UK when you could learn to prepare one of its most iconic dishes with this dedicated cooking class? That's right,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Steak and Seafood - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Together time with your favorite someone is the secret ingredient in this surf-and-turf session. Enjoy a decadent evening together with a gourmet cooking class commemorating the delicious tradition of steakhouse dining. Your instructor sets the stage for romance as you prepare steak and shrimp dressed in custom,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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From Farm to Fork
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to get creative in your kitchen with seasonal picks from your local farmers market. If you've always wanted the ability to grab fresh seasonal produce from the local market and use it to whip up a culinary storm at home, this cooking class might well be for you. In it, you'll learn recipes that include...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Kitchen Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to take fresh market produce and transform it into show-stopping seasonal meals. If you love your local farmers market but don't know what to do with all that fresh seasonal produce, this cooking class is sure to help. In it, you'll learn to make seasonal recipes like watermelon salad, grilled sugar snap peas...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Summer Cooking Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get creative with seasonal ingredients in this sun-soaked chef-led class. Take your home cooking to new seasonal heights in this immersive, ingredient-based cooking class. With a world-class chef leading the way, you’ll dive straight into the art of summer cooking, preparing a menu that’s bursting with sun-soaked...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Bright Taste of Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Draw on the sun-soaked ingredients of summer in this exciting chef-led class. This cooking class promises to put you on the path to summer cooking success. How? With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll create a deliciously balanced menu of seasonal plates. Think corn fritters with herbed aioli, brown sugar and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Toast to Bavaria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge your shared curiosity for world cuisine in this Bavarian couple’s culinary lesson. This cooking class is tailor-made for culinary couples hoping to explore some of Europe’s most comforting cuisines. In it, you’ll learn together under the guidance of a renowned chef who’ll teach you how to recreate some...
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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.