Prepare fresh ingredients at Chicago cooking schools.
Chicago is a diverse Midwestern city that inspires many people to expand their knowledge about world cultures and cuisines. You can attend culinary classes to improve your cooking skills and even get college credit if you want. Discover your passion for authentic Chinese cooking, Indian food or rich French pastries without ever leaving Chicago.
The Chopping Block
The Chopping Block claims to be Chicago's biggest recreational cooking school. It offers cooking classes on ethnic food, vegetarian and seasonal meals. It also hosts private cooking parties for bridal showers, birthdays and more. The program has innovative and worldly teachers including editor and writer, food stylist, cooking instructor and chef Lillian Chou from China.
The Chopping Block
The Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 107
Chicago IL. 60654
312-644-6360
thechoppingblock.net/
The Wooden Spoon
The Wooden Spoon offers a wide range of cooking classes specializing in diverse cuisine including Asian, Coastal, Mediterranean, Italian and Indian food. The classes offer unique experiences for students. For instance, the Couples' Cooking: Date Night class provides students with a romantic night together learning new skills. Instructors cover many different courses including appetizers and desserts. They typically hold classes that last for a few hours in one day. Classes are usually affordable, ranging in price from $65 to $75 in 2010.
The Wooden Spoon
5047 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
773-293-3190
woodenspoonchicago.com/
The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School offers full-time students 16 to 24 college credits with a cooking school that is accredited by the Illinois Community College Board. It has three programs that help students become working professionals by letting them learn from innovative teachers. The programs include a full-time, 24-week program called L'Art de la Pâtisserie, a full-time, 16-week program focusing on cakes called L'Art du Gâteau, and courses for continuing education students.
The French Pastry School
226 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606 USA
312-726-2419
frenchpastryschool.com/
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