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Benefits of Membership:
► Save with discounted registration fees on all classes, events, and daytrips.
► Receive E-nnouncements of class and event updates, and member-only e-mails
► Receive member-only invitations to private events

One-year Membership Subscriptions are  available in the following categories (select one):
You can purchase more class credits than the minimum required. Each is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Decide on which membership you'd like to purchase and print out the Membership Application and fill it in and mail to us with your check.

► Single Membership: One person can join for $15 for one year, and pay in advance for a minimum of two $25 Best Chefs Class Credits which are good for 12 months from the day of purchase ($65.00). Additional class credits can be purchased as needed. Order # 000001

 
► Family Membership: two or more persons can join from the same residence for $25 for one year, and pay in advance for four $25 Best Chefs Class Credits which are good for 12 months from the day of purchase ($125.00). Additional class credits can be purchased as needed. Order # 101010

► Senior (Single or Family) Membership: one or more seniors (55+) from the same residence can join for $10 for one year, and pay in advance for either:
Two $25 Best Chefs Class Credits for one senior - Senior Single Membership, or
Four $25 Best Chefs Class Credits for two seniors from the same address for a Senior Family Membeship.
Class Credits are good for 12 months from the day of purchase ($60.00). Additional class credits can be purchased as needed. Order # 555555

► Student Membership: This membership is intended for a single student that is not part of a family membership. One student (high school, college, or trade school) can join for $10 for one year, and pay in advance for two $25 class credits which are good for 12 months from the day of purchase ($60.00). Additional class credits can be purchased as needed. Order # 111111

► U.S. Armed Services Membership: This membership is intended for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and their spouses who can join for $1 for one year, and pay in advance for two $25 class credits which are good for 12 months from the day of purchase ($51.00). Additional class credits can be purchased as needed. Order # 505050

2 easy steps to complete our membership application:

1. Click on this email link:  register@bestchefs.com
to open and complete a short online Membership Application and email it to us:
                                                             
2. Mail your check, made payable to The W.A. Lavery Company with a note saying that you emailed your membership application or are including a printed application with your check. We'll confirm your membership immediately when we receive your check. You'll start to receive our Ennouncements about classes, new class locations, events and day trips.

Or, Print these pages and complete the questions, sign, and mail to: Cooking with the Best Chefs,
3323 W. Addison St., Unit B14, Chicago, IL 60618-4303, along with your payment.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

I wish to join Cooking with the Best Chefs with one of the following memberships: (indicate choice)
__Family Membership $125 (two or more persons living at the same address - 4 class credits minimum)
__Single Membership $65 (2 class credits minimum)
__Student Membership $60 (2 class credits minimum)
__Senior Membership $60 (2 class credits minimum for one senior and 4 class credit min. for two seniors)
__Armed Services Membership $51 (class credits minimum)

Total class credits being purchased: _____  Total $ amount being paid:__________________


I have read and agree to Cooking with the Best Chefs Terms of Operation.


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(Signature) (if emailed please type name and also initial)             Date


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Name of Main Contact:

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For family membership only: names of each additional person residing at this address:

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Address:

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City:                                                                       State:                     Zip Code:

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Home Phone:

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Work Phone:

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Cell Phone: (Note: We request your work and cell numbers in case of last-minute class changes.)
 
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Email address (please print):
Email address is required to receive E-nnouncements and Member-Only Invitations. Please add
chef@bestchefs.com and register@bestchefs.com to your address book and safe email list. We do not rent, sell or loan our email and mailing lists.
 
Memberships will be activated immediately when membership information, signed agreement to our terms of operation, and payment are received.



 




Treat your loved ones and friends to a custom Gift Certificate
for classes, and
a Membership to last all year long, or longer!

We have various combinations to fit most levels of interest and budgets!



Custom Gift Certificates

Every Gift Certificate is custom made to order.

Call 224.353.3300 and tell Bill what your budget is and when you need your gift certificate. He'll help you put together a custom gift certificate that can be mailed flat to you for gift giving, or to the recipient. And for your convenience, customized gift certificates can be scanned and emailed to you or the recipient.

Many people wish to order a hands-on class and do not realize that our demonstration classes are not like any others in Northern Illinois. Our demonstration classes are held weeknights for adults and teens, and weekends for kids. An annual membership is based on one of five categories (see above). Depending upon your budget, we can provide a free or discounted membership for the recipient of your gift, and/or yourself as well. 

No Cut Off Date for Class Credits! However, annual membership subscriptions must be renewed every 12 months. If you find your gift certificate in a sock drawer four years later...call Bill...if your gift certificate is registered in our system, the Best Chefs credits are still good for classes! Only the membership portion will be required to be paid.

Discounts: If you purchase 5 or more demonstration classes or 2 or more hands-on classes at one time, you'll receive a free one-year membership and will pay the lower member rate. If you wish additional memberships for yourself or others and purchase them at the same time, the special rate for the gift giver is $15 for their own one-year membership.

Got a big family or many friends? Call Bill and tell him that you may be interested in multiple gift certificates. We'll be happy to provide a discount for multiple gift certificates.

We also offer a private hands-on class for two singles or a couple in their own home. Call for assistance and pricing.

Many gift givers place the 8.5x11" gift certificate in a gift box and place a set of wooden spoons crisscrossed on top, and tied at the intersection with a twist-it, or a chefs apron, and wrap it up to look like a present. Its so much nicer than handing someone a piece of paper! Gift Certificates can also be scanned and emailed for convenience.

Please feel free to call Bill at 224.353.3300 7 days a week for assistance. Rates for classes are below to give you. 

Current Class Rates - per person

Demonstration & Kids Classes: (per class) $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers

Hands-on Classes (per class): $100 - $150 for members and $120 - $170 for nonmembers