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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Signature Portuguese Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu featuring iconic Portuguese dishes. In this immersive cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic ingredients and regional techniques as you compose lively Portuguese recipes. Learn tips for preparing piri piri chicken and crispy potato croquettes. Feature local staples like olives and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Signature Cuban Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in these flavor-packed recipes from the Cuban kitchen. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll explore iconic dishes from the heart of Cuba. Practice essential techniques like grilling pork with lime-marinated onions and frying crunchy tostones. You’ll brush up your knife skills to make a fresh, tropical...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Timeless Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport your taste buds to Italy with recipes featuring signature regional flavors. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll explore staple ingredients in Italian cuisine while expanding your culinary skills. Elevate hearty pork chops with herby pesto and roast potatoes in duck fat and rosemary. You’ll shave...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Southern Fried Chicken Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fried chicken feast featuring delicious Southern traditions. If you've ever wanted to know the secrets for perfectly fried chicken, this hands-on cooking class is for you. The chef will teach you how to prepare crunchy, classic buttermilk fried chicken that’s golden and crisp on the outside and tender and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate ingredients at their peak with this high-end seasonal menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you’ll learn secrets from fine dining kitchens while elevating your culinary skills. An expert chef demonstrates tips for pan-roasting herbed chicken and introducing textures with farro and snap peas. Enhance roasted...
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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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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors! Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to craft rustic Italian flavors with authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick and make a creamy risotto. Plus, make a sweet wine-infused dessert topped...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stimulate the senses with the dynamic flavors of Thai cuisine. This interactive cooking class will help you master the signature balance of flavors essential to creating authentic Thai dishes. The chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pad thai and developing a rich, aromatic panang coconut curry. You’ll learn...
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Chef William 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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Big Island Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive in to the bright and bold flavors of Hawaiian cuisine. This immersive cooking class celebrates signature Hawaiian recipes with a vibrant, tropical menu. Fire up the grill for a sweet and savory pineapple salad to serve along with Kalua pork sliders and spicy slaw. The chef teaches you how to prepare an island...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.