Fun Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Professional chefs lead fun cooking classes in Downtown Chicago and you won’t want to miss it. These classes are specifically designed to entertain guests while preparing whimsical foods. You’ll enjoy a class with an amusing chef and learn how to prepare these foods in your own home for an unforgettable dinner party. Whether it’s by yourself or with a group of friends, head to a Downtown Chicago location for an unforgettable evening.
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Feast of Spanish Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a bountiful feast of classic Spanish dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive into the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine with signature recipes from paella to patatas bravas. You’ll learn chef tips for crafting Spain’s iconic rice dish accented with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. Explore...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh French Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tantalizing Thai Kitchen - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Join your sweetheart for an exploration of Thai cuisine. This immersive cooking class whisks you away to Bangkok with signature flavors from the Thai kitchen. With tips from a world-class chef, you’ll learn to make iconic dishes from pad thai to panang curry with shrimp. The chef will show you how to perfectly steam...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Restaurant-Style Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Classic Chinese flavors merge to become a spread you won't want to miss. Lovers of Chinese cuisine will adore this hands-on cooking class centered on the traditions of dim sum. Learn to make fresh dough for hand-crafted dumplings and prepare sweet and savory elements to fill them with. You'll follow traditional...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Spanish Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Spanish cuisine with a vibrant feast of regional favorites. This immersive cooking class explores Spain’s rich culture and time-honored culinary techniques with a menu of iconic dishes. An expert chef shares all the secrets to making authentic paella featuring tender chicken and spicy chorizo....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
Classic Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Relive your childhood love as you cook up a delectable bunch of donuts. Prepare for a donut extravaganza in this Classic Donut-special cooking class! Join the class for a hands-on experience as you delve into creating sweet treats with professional guidance from the expert instructor. From Classic Glazed Donuts to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Timeless Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse flawless French macarons with tried-and-true flavors combinations. This hands-on cooking class takes the art of the macaron to the next level with indulgent flavor pairings. You’ll learn the essential methods for preparing classic macarons with tips from an expert chef, then enhance your batter with enticing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with warm queso,...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Pizza by Hand
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Mystery Basket Competition
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Challenge your teammates to a friendly competition with a mystery box challenge. Nothing brings out innovation and creativity quite like a competition, which is why in this unique team building experience with Chef Andy, you'll compete against your team members to determine who's a top-notch chef.
Your group will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Forging Fresh Pasta
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Learn how to craft a complete pasta meal in this incredible team building experience! There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade pasta, and this team building class is perfect for any group looking to connect over the creation and enjoyment of a good pasta-centric meal.
You and your team will be immersed in all...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.