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
South American Steak Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your usual steak dinner gets a tasteful upgrade thanks to these deluxe Latin dishes. This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to expand your home dining options with a specialty South American-style spread. Learn expert techniques from a top chef who'll show you how to create grilled flank steak flavored with...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Pasta Together - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enjoy family quality time as you learn the art of making fresh pasta. Only one thing can top freshly made pasta and that’s pasta made at a family fun cooking class. Led by an expert chef your group will make pasta from scratch, with a rich tomato sauce and Caesar salad. To finish, you’ll create a layered trifle...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Surf ‘n’ Turf - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy an unforgettable evening cooking up fresh ingredients from land and sea. Get stuck into a date night cooking class celebrating the classic pairing of surf and turf. Led by an expert you’ll learn to sear steak and grill shrimp and mix up some herby sauces to add extra depth. To finish you’ll create a classic...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Kitchen Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to take fresh market produce and transform it into show-stopping seasonal meals. If you love your local farmers market but don't know what to do with all that fresh seasonal produce, this cooking class is sure to help. In it, you'll learn to make seasonal recipes like watermelon salad, grilled sugar snap peas...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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In the Patisserie Window
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake a bevy of beautiful treats in the sweetest French tradition. Add a touch of elegance to your baking regimen with this interactive cooking class focused on the craft of Parisian pastries. Begin by preparing a laminated dough featuring pockets of butter to create enticingly flaky layers. Then, transform it into...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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World of Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrating the many delicious forms of our favorite fried pastries. If you like donuts, you are going to absolutely love this cooking class! Perfect for those who have a sweet tooth and wish to indulge it while simultaneously broadening their culinary horizons, this session will see you creating an array of global...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sushi for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secrets to prepping your own sushi in a hands-on session. From mastering the art of rolling rice to learning the techniques for preparing fresh fish, this is a fantastic cooking class for learning the basics of sushi and Japanese cuisine. The session starts by making a tuna roll with a spicy mayo, before...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Your little helpers will get a big kick out of making their own primo pizza. There's no better way to get your kids to help with dinner than this in-person cooking class where pizza is the main event. Your crew shares a guided lesson in crafting fresh dough, savory sauces and incredible toppings to create traditional...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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South American Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Focus on exploring the vibrant flavors of South America in this hands-on session. Add some Latin flair to your weekly menu with a South American cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor you’ll grill steak and pair with a zingy chimichurri sauce, and use masa to make traditional pupusas and a fresh salsa. End the...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bake the Rainbow
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your inner patissier as you master traditional French macarons. If you're tired of gazing in envy at your local bakery window display, this cooking class is sure to teach you the skills you need to finally replicate your favorite French treats. In it, you'll make two delicious versions of this classic...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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From Farm to Fork
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to get creative in your kitchen with seasonal picks from your local farmers market. If you've always wanted the ability to grab fresh seasonal produce from the local market and use it to whip up a culinary storm at home, this cooking class might well be for you. In it, you'll learn recipes that include...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Secrets from the Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become a patisserie master at a session focussed on fresh French pastries. Discover the traditions of classic French patisserie at an interactive cooking class. The session is led by a patisserie pro so you’ll be able to pick up lots of expert tips as you prepare laminated dough and shape it to produce crisp...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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