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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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary kids can recreate their bakeshop favorites in this exciting five-day summer baking series. Make this a summer your future foodies will remember forever with this exciting five-day cooking class series. Guided by a renowned chef, budding young bakers will learn to make cheesy bread, bake cookies and decorate...
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Verified Chef
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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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Teens Cooking Series
Summer Series: Advanced Baking for Teens
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day class is tailor-made for teens with a taste for baking. This five-day summer cooking class invites budding young bakers to explore the finer points of their favorite culinary craft. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll master fundamental skills like food preparation and kitchen safety, before diving...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Luscious Latin American - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a lesson in fabulous global cuisine, shared with someone special. Your moments together get a hearty helping of sizzle in a date night cooking class where Latin American tradition stirs the imagination. From grilling churrascaria steak like a pro to preparing sumptuous sides to concocting fresh watermelon agua...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless charm of Italian cooking with this elegant gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class invites you to elevate your culinary skills while enjoying upscale Italian fare for two. Join your sweetheart in the kitchen where you’ll form, cut and cook homemade fettuccine to serve with succulent steak...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cucina d’Amore - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the timeless allure of Italian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, you and your sweetheart will craft a luxurious dinner for two. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to form, roll and cut fresh fettuccine pasta finished with crispy pancetta, artichoke and a drizzle of truffle oil. Top your dish...
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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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Verified Chef
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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Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Korean BBQ
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create epic Korean dishes in this cooking class with a talented instructor. Every aspect of Korean cuisine is a mouth-watering affair but the grilling experience is the most sought-after element as you'll find out in our Korean barbecue special cooking class. You'll be wrapping up grilled bulgogi in fresh lettuce...
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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.