Hands-on Chicago cooking classes for date nights, groups & beginners
Discover hands-on cooking classes in Chicago led by top-rated local chefs. Browse 286 cooking experiences across Downtown Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, Oak Park, Glenview, the Western Suburbs, the Northern Suburbs and nearby areas, with options like pasta making, sushi making, baking classes, date night menus and global cuisines. Choose a class at the chef’s venue or in your own home, then enjoy an interactive cooking lesson for birthdays, holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team outings and other special occasions. Backed by 919 real guest reviews in Chicago and an average rating of 4.9, you can book with confidence.
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What to expect in a cooking class in Chicago
Cooking classes on Cozymeal are designed to be easy, interactive and memorable from start to finish.
Step-by-step guidance from the chef
Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
Hands-on and beginner-friendly
All ingredients and equipment included
Available as public or private classes
Hosted at the chef's place or your place
End the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE COOKING CLASSES IN CHICAGO
Jasmine M.
Booked the class
Sushi Rolling for Beginners
with Chef Alejandro
in Chicago (West Town)
We made a cucumber and avocado maki, a crab salad maki, and a tuna handroll. We learned the procedure to create all of these and how to best handle the kitchenware needed. Chef Alejandro was great at first showing us each of the steps we needed to do, then mentoring us as we tried to replicate each of those steps. My partner and made such delicious rolls, and we are now motivated to apply these new skills at home. Chef Alejandro was great at making us feel welcome and taken cared of at his place, and took fun candid pictures of us as we were making our sushi. I highly recommend him for anyone that wants to learn how to make sushi and build great memories!
Eleni K.
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Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (North Center)
We absolutely loved our cooking class with Chef Janet! We made bruschetta, a tagliatelle dish, and tiramisu and all of them were delicious! Chef Janet did such a great job catering to the different skill levels of our group members and jumping in when we needed help. My group had such a fun time learning something new and creating a new memory! Not only was she super helpful with teaching us how to cook, but she also came prepared with all of the materials and appliances! She also made sure everything was cleaned up before she left. I will definitely be using Chef Janet in the future!
James D.
Booked the class
Unforgettable French Spread
with Chef Janet
in Forest Park
We had a wonderful meal, Chef Janet was not only a great teacher but also wonderful company and a great person to have a conversation with!
Gina G.
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Indonesian Rice Table
with Chef Titik
in Chicago (New City)
Amazing dinner and atmosphere, we will be back!
Celine K.
Booked the class
Mother's Day Sweets - Family Fun
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
We cooked strawberry shortcake, lemon bars and chocolate cupcakes. Chef Eric made it fun, easy and delicious!
Sheryl W.
Booked the class
Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch
with Chef Janet
in Evergreen Park
The girls made bruschetta, gnocchi & tiramisu. We booked Chef Janet for my daughter’s 16th birthday party. Chef Janet worked really well with the girls and they enjoyed learning from her. My daughter loved the whole evening making her favorite meal with her closest friends, she didn’t have one favorite moment.
Susan N.
Booked the class
Spanish Paella & Tapa Night
with Chef Yani
in Chicago (Logan Square)
Chef Yani has an impressive background. We learned so much AND, at the same time, had an enjoyable, relaxing experience.
Karen M.
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A Taste of Italian Classics
with Chef Janet
in Chicago
What a delicious Italian meal we prepared ! The evening flew by as we all participated in the prep. Our budding chefs gained confidence and seasoned cooks some new tricks!
Victor B.
Booked the class
From Savory to Sweet Bakes
with Chef Janet
in Cicero
This was a Christmas gift for my wife and i tagged along. We baked Gluten-free and Gluten-full rolls, scones and cinnamon rolls. We had a great time. My wife was able to learn from a Professional and we had a great time. We'll definitely do it again in the future. Thanks
Sandra Vazquez .
Booked the class
Fabulous Croissants
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was enthusiastic, charismatic, and incredibly supportive throughout the class. Chef stepped in exactly when needed and shared quick, helpful tips that made preparing the dish so much easier. Both dishes were absolutely delicious — but the Roasted Leek and Gruyère Croissant was truly top tier! I’m already looking forward to booking another class in the near future.
Mariana Macias .
Booked the class
Fabulous Croissants
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Will completely recommend this class and looking forward signing up for future classes.
Kimberly C.
Booked the class
Indonesian Rice Table
with Chef Titik
in Chicago (New City)
I had an AMAZING experience with Chef Titik! From the time that I entered her lovely space, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming greeting. The selection of the meal was great. The history of the food and culture was intriguing. I was intrigued by the interaction and the end result of the finished product. We all dined together and it felt like I was eating with family. The evening was simply marvelous!
Shannon C.
Booked the class
Crafting Italian Pizza
with Chef Andy
in Chicago (Lower West Side)
We had a lot of fun at our pizza cooking class!
Robbe W.
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A Delectable Dim Sum Feast
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
It was an amazing experience! We left feeling very proud of what we prepared.
Shawn H.
Booked the class
Bistro Bites
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
Exceptional! My wife and really enjoyed the entire evening. I especially did, given the fact that I am not good at cooking AT ALL. Chef Rakhi was accommodating, patient, and a wonderful teacher. I have now graduated from being the WORST CHEF. The Bistro experience was fabulous, but what truly made the experience exceptional, was simply the time we spent getting to know Chef Rakhi. She is and amazing woman with an amazing story. Can't wait to read the book.
Samantha C.
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Modern Specialty Croissants
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chris was the chef that taught us how to make our breakfast and made the experience very memorable. Very professional and kind.
Casey S.
Booked the class
French Moroccan Fusion
with Chef Titik
in Chicago (New City)
If I had to describe the event with just one word, it would be “outstanding.”
Chef Titik prepared a wonderful evening with delicious food, a comfortable safe space and a cozy vibe which made for a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration.
As we made our 3 course meal, Titik taught us world history of Indonesian, Dutch, French and Moroccan culture and also provided helpful tips for the kitchen that I would not have learned had I not taken this class. My girlfriend and I would love to take another class of hers and invite all of our friends to join. It was so fun!
We will absolutely take another Cozymeal class and look forward to another dinner with Titik.
William C.
Booked the class
Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
with Chef Janet
We booked with Chef Janet for our anniversary. We chose her Mediterranean menu and everything was delicious - got to give a shoutout to the baklava! She was a wonderful teacher, guiding us through the process, and explaining what to look for. Chef Janet was great company and very kind, and we had an amazing time connecting over cooking. She brought all necessary equipment, and left us no mess to clean.
Thank you, Chef Janet! We had an incredible time.
Brian L.
Booked the class
Knife Skills Booster
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Learning knife skills from Chef Eric has been very enlightening for me to hone in on my skills the safe way. TY Chef
Anna B.
Booked the class
Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
with Chef Janet
in Burbank
The class was absolutely incredible and Chef Janet was such a pleasure to spend time with! I’d highly highly recommend booking with her if you want to have a blast cooking and get fed well
Brian L.
Booked the class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Norwood Park)
My 1st cozy meal class how to make sushi, was fun & easy, Thank you Janet!
Matt C.
Booked the class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Norwood Park)
We had a great time at the sushi rolling class - so much so that we bought the ingredients right after!
Rowena F.
Booked the class
Modern Italian Table
with Chef Yani
in Chicago (Logan Square)
Sadly I was not able to join the cooking class. I did not receive the details about the venue address and when I tried to call nobody was answering from cozy meal hotline. May J ask if there any chance I can join another class for free?
Stacey P.
Booked the class
Seasonal Summer Pasta
with Chef William
in Skokie
Always have fun with my boyfriend and glad we were randomly paired with another couple that were enjoyable to share experience with BUT the venue and residents chefs lacked in teaching and execution. They didn’t know how to teach well or work the room. It was quite slow and not very well organized. Won’t go back for another class as I have gone elsewhere that was way better.
George .
Booked the class
Modern Italian Table
with Chef Yani
in Chicago (Logan Square)
Yanni was great, we had an amazing time and highly recommend
Khristian J.
Booked the class
Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
Chef Rakhi was fantastic! We shared so many laughs and she made me feel comfortable to be open to learning. I learned how to make pasta from scratch which was on my bucket list of things to do for a long time. The Caesar salad made me decide to never buy Caesar salad dressing from the store ever again! Bolognese was fantastic! Dessert was also wonderful! I highly recommend Chef Rakhi!
Kim H.
Booked the class
Sushi Adventures
with Chef Andy
in Chicago (Lower West Side)
Date night with my boyfriend and Chef Cocoa was a lovely experience. I gifted him this Cozymeal sushi class, and we had so much fun prepping and rolling sushi. It turned into a very filling dinner — we even had to take some to go. The class was well organized and easy to follow, with a great group of people. The ambiance at Chef Andy’s place was great, plus easy parking. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend :)
Yitzie L.
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Hearty Vegan Feast
with Chef Jane
in Chicago (Lake View)
Jane was great!
Laura G.
Booked the class
A Taste of Italian Classics
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Near West Side)
My sister and I had such a wonderful time in Janet’s cooking class! She was warm, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and approachable. We learned how to make a delicious bruschetta with olive tapenade, a perfectly cooked chicken marsala, and a silky panna cotta that was the perfect finish. Janet’s guidance made even the more intimidating steps feel easy, and we walked away with new skills—and full stomachs! Highly recommend her class to anyone looking for a hands-on and memorable culinary experience.
Julia F.
Booked the class
Vegetarian Indian Classics
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
We had a great time with Chef Rakhi! She did a great job teaching us the proper steps and techniques, and educating us about the dishes. It was a pleasure to cook in her beautiful kitchen and the food turned out delicious!
Sara W.
Booked the class
Sensational Sushi Rolls
with Chef Janet
in Chicago
Such a fun time! Chef Janet was professional, kind, and a great teacher. We made and ate a lot of sushi!
Emm N.
Booked the class
Sensational Sushi Rolls
with Chef Janet
in Chicago
Chef Janet was very professional, she was an excellent teacher and we had a great time. She made the class very easy to follow, she was prepared with everything she was going to need and we learned a lot!
Devesh S.
Booked the class
Homemade Pasta Methodology
with Chef Janet
in Chicago
We had a lovely time learning from Chef Janet, would highly recommend!
Shawn S.
Booked the class
Bistro Bites
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
She is patient and sweet.. Food was amazing!!
Farrin A.
Booked the class
Summer Grill Masterclass
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Overall great experience! The recipe was really delicious, better than I expected. The instructor made the ice cream and I was hoping that we’d learn that part - as I knew how to cook everything else. A good time nonetheless!
Harla H.
Booked the class
Vegan Indian Menu
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
This is my second cooking experience with Chef Rakhi and it was just as wonderful as the first. I learned so much and the food was delicious! I highly recommend.
Jim B.
Booked the class
Surf ‘n’ Turf - Date Night
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Class was fun and we made new friends. Would love to do this again
Grace A.
Booked the class
Brasserie Selections
with Chef William
in Skokie
Jen was awesome. Clear instructions, hands-on participation, all in a clean and beautiful kitchen. Bravo!
Briana L.
Booked the class
Decadent Steakhouse Dishes - Date Night
with Chef William
in Skokie
Chef was fantastic! Food was delicious. I did think we'd have more hands on prep with the food. The creme brulee was already prepped - but we did get to sugar & brulee with the torch. The potatoes were already cut, peeled, and boiled so only 1 person got to mash.
I did really like how the chef demonstrated how to cook the steak and make the mushroom sauce. We all got to do that at individual stations. The little burner was just ok and took a while when people didn't want to cross-cook steaks due to different temperature preferences.
Overall, really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend for folks who want to learn some new prep methods.
Michele A.
Booked the class
Essential Dim Sum
with Chef Janet
in Forest Park
Chef Janet was wonderful! She came to our house for a for a family class in Dim Sum and we had a great time, especially our 6 year old granddaughter. We learned a lot and appreciate that she was willing to teach all of us. Looking forward to scheduling again!
Julianna M.
Booked the class
A Taste of Anglo-Indian Fare
with Chef Rakhi
in Chicago (North Center)
We LOVED Chef Rakhi's Anglo-Indian class! She is so kind and informative- very talented chef! She is so welcoming and her kitchen is beautiful. The class was very collaborative and fun! She shared so many helpful tips and tricks that we will be able to use while cooking! Highly recommend taking any of her classes!
Ellen B.
Booked the class
Homemade Pasta Methodology
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Logan Square)
We had SO much fun with Janet! She taught us a lot, was really kind and had great convo, and the food was delicious! She also left us absolutely nothing to clean up afterwards. We would absolutely book again. It was a great choice for my husband’s bday.
Liam N.
Booked the class
Spanish and Latin American Flavors
with Chef Titik
in Chicago (New City)
Chef Titik is amazing, great class, very personable
Thomas M.
Booked the class
Essential Sushi Secrets
with Chef Eric
in Chicago (Streeterville)
My wife Christine and I went there for our first cooking class together. We had a great time, learned a lot, and certainly are going there again!
Tiana N.
Booked the class
Vegan Chinese Takeout Favorites
with Chef Andy
in Chicago (Lower West Side)
We had a great time with Chef Andy! He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We did the Vegan Chinese Takeout class. This is a great class for beginner and experienced vegans alike. Chef Andy did a great job of adapting to the varied skill levels in our group.
Colleen S.
Booked the class
Sensational Sushi Rolls
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Beverly)
Chef Janet is fantastic! She made the class accessible for three children and we all had a great time and learned some new skills! Highly recommend!
Gracie H.
Booked the class
Essential Dim Sum
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Edgewater)
Janet was a hoot. We had so much fun making dimsum and every dish was beyond delicious. I can't wait to whip out these recipes for my next dinner party!
Claire P.
Booked the class
Essential Dim Sum
with Chef Janet
in Chicago
Chef Janet was AWESOME! Booked her Dim Sum class for my 2 year anniversary. She comes with everything you could need (you need to supply nothing but a stove and microwave!) and then takes home all of the dirty pots and pans - no clean up was a lovely surprise. She is funny and great to talk to. Oh and most importantly, the food was delicious!
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Why guests in Chicago book with confidence
286 chef-led cooking classes in Chicago taught by local professional chefs
Vetted local chefs selected through a thorough screening process
919 verified reviews in Chicago, with an average rating of 4.9
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN CHICAGO
The cost of cooking classes in Chicago falls between $69 and $369 per person, with an average price of around $114. Each class includes hands-on guidance from the chef, plus ingredients and tools for the experience.
Cooking classes in Chicago typically run between 2 hours and 3 hours. Shorter classes may focus on one technique or recipe, while longer experiences often include multiple dishes.
Absolutely. In Chicago, 5 cooking classes are available for private groups of up to 100, making it easy to plan a hands-on culinary experience for friends, family or coworkers.
Definitely. Cooking classes in Chicago are great gifts for anyone who enjoys food, creativity or trying something new. There are 34 gift-friendly classes recommended for occasions like birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day. You can choose a specific experience or send a cooking class gift card so they can pick the class that suits them best.