Chicago Cooking Class: Staples of Italy From-Scratch

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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Chicago

Karen M.

02/27/2026

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!

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Victor B.

01/04/2026

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

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Sandra Vazquez .

12/12/2025

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.

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Mariana Macias .

12/10/2025

Will completely recommend this class and looking forward signing up for future classes.

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Kimberly C.

09/13/2025

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!

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Shannon C.

08/16/2025

We had a lot of fun at our pizza cooking class!

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Shawn H.

07/07/2025

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.

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Samantha C.

05/17/2025

Chris was the chef that taught us how to make our breakfast and made the experience very memorable. Very professional and kind.

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Casey S.

02/18/2025

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.

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Kim H.

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.

08/22/2025

Jane was great!

Laura G.

07/12/2025

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.

Briana L.

04/30/2024

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.

04/05/2024

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.

02/10/2024

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.

01/28/2024

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.

Gracie H.

12/19/2023

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.

12/03/2023

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!

Feyisayo Y.

12/01/2023

Chef Andy's class was wonderful! He was informative, engaging, highly flexible, and most importantly patient. Our group of 30 had a blast and we would take another one of his class. I couldn't recommend his class enough.

Becky G.

11/18/2023

While the pasta making was incrediblr, Chef Andy’s persinloty was the high light! ,

Raquelle W.

11/13/2023

I brought my team in for a fun end of year activity and Chef Andy and his team knocked it out of the park. The mystery basket had our team excited to try each of the courses, we were taught technique throughout the night, and still had time for mingling and tons of laughter. In the end, the food turned out delicious and our group had an incredible night. I highly recommend Chef Andy for any of your team or friend/family activities!

Ryan Z.

11/08/2023

We had a great time with David! He did a great job ensuring that we were all engaged (to the extent each person wanted) with all our different skill levels. The food was great and we would highly recommend a class with him!

Alexi C.

10/23/2023

Chef Andy is the best! We had an absolute blast and cannot wait to do another class!

Matthew J.

09/30/2023

Our time with Chef Janet was nothing short of wonderful. It was a delightful experience to cook, converse, and create a wonderful memory with her. She was also very accommodating regarding potential dietary restrictions and made to share lots of useful techniques that could be used in our own cooking ventures. Please do yourself a favor and take one of her classes! You won’t regret it!

Derek B.

09/23/2023

All of the reviews say how great Chef Janet is…they are 100% correct. She makes the class such a nice experience. She was great with our kids and she was super patient.

Raffaela H.

Chef Titik is awesome!! Her dishes are delicious, specially the paella and her hot sauces. She is very kind (she received us with a welcome cocktail) and made us feel very comfortable in her house! My husband and I had a great time for sure!! Thank you very much chef!!

Sarah M.

09/14/2023

Chef Janet was great! She was super patient with us, explained everything clearly, and gave us some great tips!! We had a fantastic evening and are stuffed from so much sushi!

Kim P.

08/31/2023

Andy's class was awesome! My husband and I came from Oklahoma in search of help learning to make a great crust for our new pizzeria. Andy did just that. He explained the how's and why's of every step of the recipe. His apartment was squeaky clean. He was very welcoming and friendly. The neighborhood seemed very safe. We very much enjoyed his class, even my husband, who was skeptical. I would totally recommend Chef Andy and his pizza class to anyone and everyone!

Sam P.

08/29/2023

Alex was awesome! We did a couples class and learned how to make cacio e pepe. It was one of the best pasta dishes we've ever had! The recipe was super easy to follow, and he showed us many tips and tricks along the way. Alex was super easy to get along with and talk to, and he made the whole experience enjoyable. He really exceeded expectations, would highly recommend!

Jackie K.

08/14/2023

Truly such a fun & cozy evening! Andy made the whole experience educational, fun, and memorable. The pasta dishes were delicious, and he even tailored some of the recipes to our group. My boyfriend and I took Andy’s class & I couldn’t recommend this enough for a date night or fun group activity. He opened up his home to us & created such an awesome atmosphere.

michele S.

08/08/2023

Great experience! My nephew (15 yo) and I came in with no background and pulled off some pretty good sushi thanks to Chef Andy's guidance and chill attitude.

Adam S.

07/10/2023

Chef Janet was great!

Harla H.

07/01/2023

Excellent menu as well as great suggestions and background information.

Madelyn S.

04/14/2023

For my bachelorette party in Chicago, my friends and I had the privilege of taking a class taught by Chef Andy. It was so fun! And we loved the food we cooked. We ran late arriving, but he totally rolled with it and had us whipping up some yummy pasta in no time at all. With the music bumping (and even some party lights by the end) we really enjoyed the experience and dinner.

Steve B.

03/19/2023

Had a great time!

Molly C.

03/14/2023

Chef David was AWESOME!! We had such a great time. And David's sarcastic humor was top notch...and his cooking skills aren't bad either :-P Kidding...he was a great teacher, and very relaxed with so many things happening at once. Any level of cooking skill would do great in this class...and probably any class that is taught by David. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Cooking Classes in Chicago

Best Cooking Classes in Chicago for your next culinary journey

Staples of Italy From-Scratch

Kitchen Cutting 101

Knife Skills Booster

Top-Notch Cutting Techniques

Spanish and Latin American Flavors

Italian Pasta Comforts

Traditional Pasta-Making

French-Inspired Menu

Hearty Ravioli From Scratch

How to Use Your Knives

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