Beginner Cooking Classes in Naperville
Take your skills from culinary beginner to kitchen-savvy cook under the guidance of world-class chefs with beginner cooking classes in Naperville. Learn foundational techniques from knife work to plating from top-rated professionals while exploring your favorite cuisines. Try your hand at making fresh, homemade pasta, creamy hummus, colorful paella and other international delights or keep it close to home while elevating Midwestern comfort classics. Start your culinary journey by booking a class today!
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Wholesome Italian Pantry Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook familiar Italian flavors while building practical cooking skills. Cook a cozy Italian-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto, arugula and artichoke salad...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Beef Wellington
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make this timeless, classic dish that would make Julia Child oh so proud! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to perfect the art of beef Wellington with Chef Jane, who will teach you how to make the flakiest puff pastry as well as the technique to making a beautifully flavorful and decadent...
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Chef Jane
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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Light Spring Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to build light, satisfying plates in a hands-on class. Bring bold spring flavors to the table in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini, tabbouleh and pound cake with...
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Flavorful Thai Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Escape the usual routine and cook your way through a Thai-inspired date night together. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Seasonal Spring Bakes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to approach spring baking with confidence. Mix sweet and savory bakes in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka from start to finish. You’ll practice practical techniques like...
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Relaxed Spring Dinner
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to bring garden-style flavors together smoothly. Cook with fresh spring flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli and Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Make a Cozy American Meal - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up fun comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its best. For dessert,...
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Festive Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn an ordinary evening into a Parisian-inspired date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Great British Baking Essential Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Step into the kitchen to learn the essential treats from England in this cooking class. Bring the classic British desserts to your home by taking a great British baking essential treats cooking class. Follow the instructions from a master chef on how to make the best Victoria sponge cake with cream and strawberry jam...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Thailand's Delicate Culinary Balance
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thai food is easy to prepare with the tips you'll learn in this cooking class. In this cooking class, learn to craft restaurant-style Thai dishes at home. A master chef will teach you the art of balancing flavors, frying crisp shrimp, and simmering green curry sauce. Each dish is flavorful, loaded with healthy, fresh...
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