Learning to cook a new cuisine can be daunting. You’re sitting alone in your kitchen with a pile of brand-new cookbooks, with no idea where to begin. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could show you the basics? Well, fortunately that’s what cooking classes are for. Here in Chicago, we have no shortage of great options for French cooking classes.
The Chopping Blockis the premier non-professional cooking school here in the city. They have classes catering to every interest, with no shortage of French class options. With two locations - one at the Merchandise Mart downtown and the other in Lincoln Square, they’re conveniently located. In April, French class options include April in Paris, Fabulous French Pastries, French Crêperie, Celebrating Julia Child: New Spring Recipes and The Basics: Brasserie. In May, the offerings include For the Love of Crepes, Fabulous French Pastries, Paris in the Spring, and Celebrating Julia Child. For more details on each class and registration information, check out the course calendar.
The Wooden Spoon is a charming cooking and kitchenware store located in Andersonville. They have a small kitchen and patio where they host cooking classes focusing on a variety of cuisines. There are usually some French offerings on their schedule - in April they’re doing and April in Paris class, and May’s Garden Party class isn’t billed as French, but the menu is very French-inspired. For more information on classes, see the class calendar.
And if desserts are what you obsess over, there are classes for you too. The French Pastry Schoolat Kennedy King College offers continuing education courses in addition to their professional program. Some of their classes include Fundamentals of Artisan French Breads & Savory Treats, Fundamentals of Dinner Party Desserts, Fundamentals of French Cakes, Pastry Camp and more. For complete course information, check out the Continuing Education Schedule.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t just around and wish you knew how to cook - sign up for a class and get started!
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