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Schedule a 15 Minute Culinary Boot Camp Consultation

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COOK BETTER

Cook Like a Pro in Chicago Turn Your Trip into a Culinary Adventure with Boot Camp

Make your next trip unforgettable by joining Chicago’s premier hands-on Culinary Boot Camp. In just five immersive days, you’ll master essential skills like knife work, sauces, and proteins - taught by professional chefs in a fun, approachable environment. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends, this experience is a transformative food experience in a world-class city. 

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What You Will Gain from Culinary Boot Camp

  • Essential Cooking Skills in a Fun and Approachable Setting
  • An Immersive Culinary Experience in Chicago
  • Inspiration You Will Take Home
  • Chef-Led, Small Group Instruction
  • A Culinary Retreat without Any Pretension

Start Planning Your Culinary Getaway

Fill out the form to see Culinary Boot Camp dates and pricing. These classes fill fast - don’t miss your preferred dates.

Culinary Boot Camp Curriculum By Day

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Day 1
  • Knife Skills
  • Selecting Fish
  • Fish Butchery
  • Fish Cookery
  • Emulsion Sauces
meat-cuts
Day 2
  • Meat Cuts
  • Chicken Butchery
  • Beef Butchery
  • Making Stocks
  • Meat Cookery
soup
Day 3
  • Soups
  • Sauces
  • Mother Sauces
  • Balancing Flavors
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Day 4
  • Eggs
  • Potatoes
  • Vegetables
  • Dried Beans
  • Grains
  • Rice
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Day 5
  • Tastebud Tutorial
  • Oils & Vinegars
  • Herbs & Spices
  • Plating & Presentation
  • Hone & Practice your Skills

Amazing experience. I went from a person who defers to the microwave too often to knowing how and having the confidence to cook really amazing meals. The food and instruction, team atmosphere, and overall environment were nothing short of incredible. If you’re thinking about it, It’s worth the time and investment in yourself!

Deanna G.

January 2025 graduate

From the moment I registered for Culinary Boot Camp, I knew this was going to be a very special experience. Every person took excellent care of me and went out of their way answering questions, providing support and encouragement, advice, even pouring drinks. This week was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. I’ve been cooking and baking for decades, and I learned a ton. If you think you’re a bad cook, come to Boot Camp. If you think you’re a great cook, come to Boot Camp. I’m already planning on coming back for Culinary Boot Camp 2. Fangirl for life!

Lisa G.

May 2023 graduate

What a difference Culinary Boot Camp has made in my home food life! It was just what I needed - a kickstart back into real food, using new skills and rekindling old, and the courage to tackle a total cleanout of collected non-useful utensils, cheap plastic crap, and 10x the amount of needed cookware. I lament over the lack of such beautiful produce and meat/seafood you provided. It all starts there! But thank you ALL so much for a fun time and amazing instruction. You are all rock stars at what you do!

Maria M.

August 2022 graduate