Cooking Classes in Chicago
Best Cooking Classes in Chicago for your next culinary journey
Chi-Town’s legendary food scene comes alive in cooking classes in Chicago designed for connection as much as cuisine. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a lively birthday celebration or a hands-on way to bring friends and family together, these classes turn cooking into a shared experience. From Downtown Chicago to the Northern Suburbs and Western Suburbs, talented local chefs with over a decade of experience guide each session with warmth and expertise. Learn to roll authentic sushi, prepare fresh pasta or master classic techniques without any pressure or prior knowledge. These culinary classes in Chicago also make a creative choice for team building and group activities that feel engaging rather than forced. All that’s required is a love of good food and good company. Sign up for cooking courses in Chicago and make your next gathering deliciously memorable.
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Make a Vibrant French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore a French seasonal dinner through spring inspiration in this guided session. Explore springtime French flavors in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare a seasonal salad with mustard vinaigrette, bake a savory tarte Tatin and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flavorful Neapolitan Pizza From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a Naples-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on cooking experience. Explore the flavors of Naples in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll mix and bake classic Italian meatballs, stretch and top pizza dough and prepare a bright vegetable...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Sweet Donuts From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create filled donuts in a baking class that’s focused and approachable. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain practical...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Pasta Comforts
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Savor classic Italian dishes and take home freshly prepare pasta in this pasta-making workshop. Settle in for a rewarding, hands-on pasta-making cooking class inspired by Sardinian tradition. Master several pasta shapes along with recipes for slow-braised meatballs and traditional tiramisu for dessert.
Begin with a...
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Chef Trevor
Serving the Chicago area
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Hearty Ravioli From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Roll out the dough for your own homemade ravioli, accompanied by an appetizer and dessert. Join Chef Rakhi for a Florentine-inspired cooking class from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Learn new pasta-making skills and add a zest of Italian charm to your culinary repertoire.
Chef Rakhi will guide...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Spanish Paella & Tapa Night
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Discover the art of building authentic paella and vibrant tapas. This cooking class explores the bold flavors of coastal Spain with a classic seafood dish, traditional spices, and authentic techniques. With the guidance of Chef Yani, craft a three-course menu.
You’ll begin by learning high-heat sautéing to...
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Chef Yani
Chicago (Logan Square)
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French Moroccan Fusion
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover what happens when you combine the elegance of French cuisine with robust Moroccan flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Titik, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course menu using classic French cooking techniques and a host of Moroccan ingredients and flavors.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore vibrant Mediterranean cuisine while learning spice harmony and grilling techniques. Every bite tastes unmistakably sun-soaked in this Mediterranean cooking class with Chef Janet and her curated menu. During this hands-on session, you'll craft a three-course meal with expert guidance along the way.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Sushi Adventures
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Bring your creativity to the table with a classic Japanese delicacy! Let the aroma of indulgent sushi surround you as Chef Andy makes the process of handcrafting these mouthwatering delights accessible and enjoyable. In addition, you will be introduced to fundamental knife techniques to ensure each meal is as...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Naples Pizza Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover Naples-inspired Italian cooking in this guided experience. Cook classic Neapolitan dishes in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad with caper vinaigrette, bake polpette al forno and make Neapolitan-style pizza topped with San Marzano tomato sauce,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sushi Rolling for Beginners
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Dive into this beginner sushi rolling class and become your own itamae in no time! In this beginner-level, hands-on sushi-making class with Chef Alejandro, you will learn the everything you need to know to make some of the most popular types of sushi rolls and sauces at home.
You will begin this class by learning...
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Chef Alejandro
Chicago (West Town)
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Selections From Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spanish flavor becomes the essence of exceptional home dining. Add a dash of European panache to your dining routine with this thoughtful cooking class. Discover the complex blend of influences that make Spanish cuisine so intriguing. Your expert instructor leads you through a session featuring a classic paella,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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