Cooking Classes in Chicago

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If you want to learn how to cook from some of the best chefs around, try the best cooking classes in Chicago. These immersive cooking lessons in Chicago are engaging and insightful, as world-class chefs walk you through their tried and true methods for creating restaurant-worthy dishes. Discover how to make creamy Thai noodles from scratch, steakhouse buttery garlic mashed potatoes or a decadent chocolate layer cake. Discover what you can do in the kitchen and sign up for culinary classes in Chicago today!

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Italian Four-Course Menu

Italian Four-Course Menu

$95

Cooking Class

This cooking class features an authentic Italian four-course menu using fresh ingredients. Chef David shares his tips and tricks as he teaches you to master an array of Italian recipes. You'll start with a charred Caesar salad topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan. Next is a creamy risotto with Arborio rice, stock and fresh herbs. Your entrée is a savory lemon and herb-roasted chicken. Dessert is a decadent vegan chocolate mousse. MENUCharred Caesar...
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Chef David

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Chef David, Chicago
1 review
Next date: Wed, May 25th at 7:00PM

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Moroccan-Inspired French Cuisine

Moroccan-Inspired French Cuisine

$95

Cooking Class

Join Chef Titik on a journey through the exotic fusion of French and Moroccan cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a menu that blends French cooking techniques with the flavors and fragrances of Morocco. You'll start with French onion soup with Gruyère cheese and a baguette. Your main course is a lamb chop accented with almonds and fennel accompanied by roasted vegetable couscous. For dessert, you'll enjoy rustic apple gal...
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Chef Titik

Verified Chef
Chef Titik, Chicago
6 reviews
Next date: Thu, May 26th at 6:00PM

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Rustic Risotto

Rustic Risotto

$95

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Join Chef Nia for an authentic cooking class featuring the rustic aromas of classic Italian dishes. You'll start with risotto alla Parmigiana with crispy chicken skin. Next up is raviolo al' uovo stuffed with creamy ricotta, sweet jalapeño, house-cured pancetta and white truffle butter. Then, you'll prepare a flavor-infused bucatini cacio e pepe with pecorino cheese, pepper and smoky bacon. Dessert is a sweet tiramisu made with layers of ladyfingers and m...
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Chef Nia

Verified Chef
Chef Nia, Chicago
1 review
Next date: Thu, May 26th at 6:00PM

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The World of Sushi

The World of Sushi

$115

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Join Chef Alejandro for a hands-on cooking class inspired by the traditional Japanese art of sushi preparation!You'll begin by learning trade secrets for selecting the freshest fish for homemade sushi. This gourmet meal takes a modern spin with a multi-course menu of salmon sashimi, salmon nigiri and usuzukuri tilapia — a precise process of very thinly slicing fish. Dessert is the sweet and unique mochi with mango and strawberries. MENUSalmon SashimiUsuz...
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Chef Alejandro

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Chef Alejandro, Chicago
4 reviews
Next date: Wed, Jun 1st at 6:00PM

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Chinese Takeout From Home

Chinese Takeout From Home

$105

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Learn to create a fresher, healthier take on your favorite Chinese dishes in this helpful in-person cooking class with Chef Andy. He'll share the secrets for preparing delicious recipes from Chinese cuisine you can enjoy at your own home table. You'll create your choice of potstickers or eggrolls and a batch of fried rice topped with your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef or fresh vegetables. You'll round out your meal with some healthy and flavorful steamed...
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Chef Andy

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Chef Andy, Chicago
20 reviews
Next date: Thu, Jun 16th at 7:00PM

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Surprise Proposal Menu

Surprise Proposal Menu

$149

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Give your proposal a unique twist with this romance-inspired cooking class. You'll join Chef Paco as you prepare a gourmet multi-course surf and turf menu accompanied with flowers, a hidden camera and a "She/He Said Yes!" cake. Start with a cheese board with Manchego, brie, burrata and toast points. Next is an aged New York strip steak and Gulf shrimp with grits and charred rapini. Add-on options, for an additional charge, include caviar, chocolate-covered...
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Chef Paco

Verified Chef
Chef Paco, Chicago
2 reviews
Next date: Fri, Jul 1st at 4:00PM

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Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort

$95

Cooking Class

Take a trip south with this cooking class led by Chef David. He shares favorite family recipes and culinary traditions handed down for generations in an interactive setting. You'll start with an authentic Southern cornbread with honey butter. Next, you'll prepare shrimp and grits with peppers and onions and a side of braised collard greens with bacon and vegetable stock. Dessert is a rich bread pudding with brioche bread, eggs and dried fruit. MENUHomemade...
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Chef David

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Chef David, Chicago
1 review
Next date: Wed, May 25th at 7:00PM

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European Steakhouse Favorites

European Steakhouse Favorites

$95

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Chef Nia is ready to share gourmet culinary advice in this cooking class featuring classic steakhouse favorites. You'll start with crispy cornmeal battered oysters with pickled vegetable salad and citrus aioli. Next, you'll use a cast iron pan to prepare pan-seared and herb-basted ribeye steak with European butter, fresh herbs and a side of French-style mashed potatoes and charred broccolini with lemon. Enjoy a rich chocolate soufflé with salted caramel f...
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Chef Nia

Verified Chef
Chef Nia, Chicago
1 review
Next date: Thu, May 26th at 6:00PM

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Classic Indonesian Dishes

Classic Indonesian Dishes

$95

Cooking Class

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Titik, you'll learn how to prepare an impressive five-course Indonesian spread, authentic to the country. First, you'll start with a healthy sayur urap Indonesian salad with shredded coconut, and bold shrimp and potato in balado sauce. Then, you'll learn how to make a spicy and hearty beef rendang, a classic beef stew, paired with a fragrant nasi kuning yellow rice with lemongrass and coconut milk. End class with an...
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Chef Titik

Verified Chef
Chef Titik, Chicago
6 reviews
Next date: Fri, May 27th at 6:00PM

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Trio of Tempura Sushi

Trio of Tempura Sushi

$115

Cooking Class

Join Chef Alejandro in this intermediate-level hands-on cooking class that puts a modern spin on the traditional art of tempura sushi! Chef Alejandro will share his tips and trade secrets for selecting the freshest fish and other ingredients.You'll start with a tempura vegetable appetizer followed by uramaki shrimp tempura rolls with nori, rice, scallions and avocado. Next up is maki salmon tempura with nori, rice and cream cheese. Finish up with mochi ice...
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Chef Alejandro

Verified Chef
Chef Alejandro, Chicago
4 reviews
Next date: Wed, Jun 1st at 6:00PM

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Fabulous Flatbreads and Perfect Pizzas

Fabulous Flatbreads and Perfect Pizzas

$105

Cooking Class

Explore the secrets of creating flatbreads and pizzas with help from Chef Andy in this in-person cooking class. From techniques for creating dough that's crispy and tender to choosing fresh, tasty toppings, you'll become a master of the craft in your own home kitchen. Your lesson will cover margherita pizza and flatbread topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil and an Italian sausage pizza and flatbread sweetened with honey and topped with cara...
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Chef Andy

Verified Chef
Chef Andy, Chicago
20 reviews
Next date: Thu, Jun 16th at 7:00PM

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Seasonal Grilling Menu

Seasonal Grilling Menu

$125

Cooking Class

Get a jump on the grilling season with Chef Paco's cooking class featuring techniques on how to keep proper temperatures and not overcook seafood. You'll start with a grilled fennel and apple salad. Your entrée will be a succulent, grilled hanger steak served with potatoes and bell peppers. Dessert even goes to the grill with charred peaches and strawberries topped with ricotta cheese, whipped cream and a balsamic glaze.MENUGrilled Fennel and Granny Smith...
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Chef Paco

Verified Chef
Chef Paco, Chicago
2 reviews
Next date: Fri, Jul 1st at 4:00PM

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