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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Cool-Weather Comfort
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master baking techniques to prepare fall-inspired favorites. Indulge in the best of fall flavors by joining this fun and engaging cooking class. Working alongside a gourmet chef, you'll make caramel apple tartlets. Next, measure and mix ingredients for chocolate-cranberry brownies. Your final creation is maple pot de...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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Pasta Perfection With Kitchen Help
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master scratch-made pasta with the help of culinary appliances. If you've ever wanted to boost your culinary skills, this cooking class is the perfect place to start. Join a gourmet chef who will share step-by-step instructions for mixing and shaping homemade pasta dough. You'll make pappardelle pasta and a hearty...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create a romantic NYC steakhouse menu. During this cooking class, discover recipes and techniques to prepare your favorite New York restaurant menu at home. Joined by a gourmet chef, you'll work together to master searing steak, preparing a gorgonzola shallot butter and baking thyme and Gruyère popovers....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Spanish Bonanza
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master traditional techniques to prepare authentic Spanish recipes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home chef, this cooking class will bring confidence, creativity and flavor-filled recipes to your home kitchen. Join a world-class chef as you learn how to source, clean and prepare seafood for a classic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh-From-the-Farm Italian
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Use garden-fresh ingredients to create a fresh Italian menu. Discover new culinary techniques in this cooking class focused on cuisine from the garden, orchard and farm. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll prepare pork chops with salsa verde. Master skills for making wild mushroom risotto and broccoli rabe with walnuts and...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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French-Inspired Culinary Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master French cooking techniques and discover new recipes to recreate at home. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this cooking class is designed to help you master a variety of French recipes. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll practice slicing, roasting, braising and baking skills. Recipes include salmon...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Chocolate Desserts With Easy Instructions
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft delicious memories in a chocolate-focused dessert session. Indulge in all things chocolate during this hands-on dessert class in Naperville. With help from Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll whip up silky chocolate espresso amaretto truffles, coat crispy honeycomb in chocolate and bake...
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Chocolate Times Three
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge a love of chocolate with unique culinary sessions. Boost your baking skills by joining this cooking class focused on rich and decadent chocolate recipes. You'll work alongside a gourmet chef while learning measuring techniques, mixing skills and baking basics. Begin by creating a chocolate-covered honeycomb....
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Naperville (Downtown)
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James Beard-Inspired Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate an anniversary with culinary excellence. Take a classic French recipe to new heights in this cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn traditional techniques to prepare flavor-filled chicken with 53 cloves of garlic, an updated take on Julia Child and James Beard's poulet aux quarante gousses d'ail....
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Feast in Tuscany
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add traditional Tuscan recipes to your weekly routine. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class explores the flavors and aromas of classic Italian cuisine. Use fresh herbs and other authentic ingredients to prepare osso buco with a zesty gremolata. Next, make creamy Parmesan cheese polenta and roasted broccolini with...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Bread-Centric Trio
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enhance your bread-baking skills and discover new techniques. Forgo the store-bought bread for the convenience of homemade creations by joining this cooking class. You'll share a work table with a gourmet chef in these fun and engaging sessions. Start by preparing sweet raspberry Danish focaccia. Next, make rustic...
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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