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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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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Seasoning Basics
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to bring out the flavor of your food through seasoning. Master the art of seasoning in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to use freshly ground salt and pepper in your cooking to help bring out the flavors and aromas. First, learn how to ground these seasonings. Then, you'll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Spanish and Portuguese Medley
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the distinctive flavors that are the trademark of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. In this insightful cooking class, you’ll get to grips with the exciting tastes of both Spain and Portugal and learn how they can be combined to make new and delicious dishes. You’ll discover the art of making Piri Piri...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tantalizing Thai
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day
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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Big Flavors in Little Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft sweet treats that have tons of flavor in a little bite. Learn how to make bite-sized sweets that are filled with flavor in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes to make floral cream puffs and dark chocolate confections. Plus, you'll learn essential baking techniques that will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day
Chicken Dinner Sicilian Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your friends and family with this Italian inspired feast. Infuse your next dinner party with a taste of Sicilian sunshine thanks to this engaging cooking class. Working alongside a pro chef, you’ll produce a whole menu of Italian classics, beginning with Chicken Piccata served with asparagus, truffles and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chinese Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft your favorite Chinese dishes with authentic recipes. Explore Chinese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make your favorite dishes by using fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs. Learn the recipe for making hot and sour soup and the technique for crafting...
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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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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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Steak Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a fresh spin to date night with a fun class to share. The perfect cooking class to share with the one you love, this Italian-themed culinary adventure will give you a menu you can recreate at home. Kick things off with your own handmade pasta and pan-roasted steak, before moving on to a deliciously rich hazelnut...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Fresh From the Garden
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a garden-fresh meal with Italian flavors. Explore how delicious fresh Italian food can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn garden-fresh ingredients into a meal. Learn the techniques to make a herby farfalle from scratch paired with a refreshing salad. Practice your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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