Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Best cooking classes in Downtown Chicago for your next culinary journey
Downtown Chicago is known for many things — its culture, music and of course, food. If you want to recreate some of these favorites in your own kitchen, join a cooking class in the area. You'll learn how to prepare amazing recipes in the comfort of your own home. Your dinner guests will appreciate the care and time you took to prepare the perfect meal. Expert chefs are looking forward to meeting you at a Downtown Chicago cooking class.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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French Steak Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to cook steak with a distinctive French flair. Cook a decadent steak dinner in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to pan-sear a steak with butter, shallots and herbs. You'll also learn the art of caramelizing onions and simmering vegetables for a side. Enjoy a decadent French...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Trés Bien Steak
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the techniques to perfectly cooked steak, haute cuisine style. Immerse yourself in this French cuisine cooking class focussing on délicieux steak. Following the lead of the chef instructor, you’ll prepare a pan-seared fillet smothered in herb and shallot butter and make a light and fresh ratatouille to go...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Exploring Incredible Indonesia
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join Chef Titik for a culinary adventure full of fresh ingredients and flavors. Chef Titik brings amazing culinary expertise to the table, and is excited to share her knowledge with you. Discover what makes Indonesian food so unique and extraordinary, as you learn about the classic foods from this land.
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Team Building Activity
Making Sushi From Scratch
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Work together to become a team of maki sushi masters in this hands-on sushi workshop. In this team building class, Chef Andy will be your guide as you and your team work together to learn how to roll your own sushi and make other Japanese favorites from scratch.
Chef Andy will focus on teaching your team how to...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Portuguese-Spanish Fusion Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the similarities and differences between Portuguese and Spanish cuisines. Take a trip to the western countries of the Mediterranean in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how Spanish and Portuguese cuisines are similar and how they differ. Make piri piri chicken and a refreshing salad topped with Spanish...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Knife Skills Fundamentals
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Elevate your cooking with a session dedicated to knife skills. Building fundamental kitchen skills is a great way to develop your cooking confidence, and that’s exactly what you’ll do in this practical cooking class devoted to knife expertise. Led by a pro chef, you’ll learn the techniques, and get some tricks...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Forging Fresh Pasta
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Springtime Italian Dinner Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your family and friends with a menu full of delicious Italian inspired dishes. In this practical cooking class, you’ll learn some fundamentals of Italian cuisine as you prepare farfalle pasta from scratch, adding herbs to the dough for a vibrant twist, as well as a deliciously fresh and vibrant salad with...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Springtime Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft beautiful and delicious macarons inspired by springtime. You'll learn how to make macarons from scratch in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make flower-shaped macrons with springtime flavors. You'll make lemon and white chocolate and strawberry macarons by whipping up a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elegant Flower Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a spring inspired macaron masterclass. Let your inner pâtissière bloom with this 3-hour cooking class focused on beautiful flower macarons. Following the chef instructor you’ll discover the secrets to the perfect macaron, from making the batter and piping graceful floral shapes to...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Knife Skills Booster
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.