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
Pie Dough Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the possibilities of pie dough with a variety of creative treats. This hands-on cooking class highlights the versatility of pie dough as a base for sweet and savory delights. The chef teaches the essentials for making perfect pie dough to fill with wild mushrooms or berries to make rustic galettes. Fold...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Falafel Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft fragrant and flavorful vegetarian fare featuring crispy falafel and Mediterranean flair. This interactive cooking class draws inspiration from across the Mediterranean in a vibrant vegetarian menu. A world-class chef will teach you how to mix, form and fry golden, crunchy falafel to serve with Greek-inspired...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tokyo Elegance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the allure of Japanese cuisine as you handcraft an elegant menu. In this interactive cooking class, an expert chef shares elevated techniques from Japanese cuisine. You’ll practice essential methods such as searing salmon and rolling sushi, then learn tips for elevating each dish with flavorful gourmet...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Greek Vegetarian Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make plant-forward recipes inspired by Greek classics. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches you how to make classic Greek recipes suitable for vegetarians. Mix and fry crispy falafel and season tender roasted potatoes with lemon and oregano. Assemble a tangy Greek salad for a touch of...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Family Made Pizza - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make some memories in this fun family friendly workshop. Discover how much fun making your own pizza can be with this hands-on cooking class the whole family will love. Working side by side, adults and kids will mix up a proper pizza dough, add toppings and bake to make delicious memories and pizza so good that...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Upscale Japanese - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bask in the elegance of a Japanese feast handcrafted by you and your sweetheart. In this hands-on cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic Japanese ingredients and high-end techniques. You’ll practice the precision and finesse Japanese cooking is known for as you sear salmon and fry tempura vegetables....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Tuscan Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your romance with an elegant feast inspired by the signature flavors of Tuscany. This immersive cooking class will whisk you and your sweetheart away to the Tuscan countryside with classic flavors and elevated recipes. Follow along with the chef as you practice five-star techniques and traditional methods...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
From-Scratch Pizzeria - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn how to make homemade pizza better than your favorite local pizza joint. Make memories and delicious pizza in this family-friendly cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up pizza dough from scratch and the technique to knead it. You'll top your creations with sauce, melty cheese and...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tuscan Temptations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the kitchen for an intimate evening of culinary craft and dining enchantment. Take your romantic encounters in delicious new directions with a date night cooking class where Tuscan cuisine rules the menu. Every dish is a prime Italian creation, from the Florentine pan-roasted steak and handcrafted pasta to...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Southern Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic fried chicken with all the fixings. This hands-on cooking class covers the time-honored techniques behind traditional Southern staples. Follow along with an expert chef as you practice coating and frying chicken to crunchy, golden perfection. Braise greens with bacon and master the art of forming...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romantic Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Infuse your next date night with a hint of l’amore with a Tuscan culinary session. Create some kitchen magic with an Italian-inspired cooking class for two. You’ll learn how to put a unique spin on Tuscan classics, starting with pan-roasted steak served with hand-made pasta (which is tortellini easy and fun to...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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