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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Oui Paris - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Eat your way through a classic French menu. Give this week’s date night a special French flair with this intimate cooking class where you’ll follow step-by-step as a world-class chef guides you through traditional French dishes and techniques. Don’t forget to save room for a fresh French...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Parisian Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll feel as if you're dining in a Parisian bistro for date night. Immerse yourself in Parisian cuisine in this date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to elevate a romantic dinner for two with the decadent flavors of Paris. Plus, learn essential French cooking skills and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make a Cozy Parisian Bistro Meal
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a well-rounded French bistro menu with confidence in this hands-on cooking class. Bring the flavors of Paris to your kitchen in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full bistro-style meal featuring croque monsieur, French onion soup, a crisp apple and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create authentic pasta dough and sauces with Italian inspiration. This cooking class invites you to master the art of fresh pasta making alongside an esteemed culinary host. Discover timeless techniques and bold flavors that define the heart of Italian cuisine.
You will learn to prepare classic Caesar salad with...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day Favorite
Favorite Dishes From 'The Bear'
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Cook up an array of dishes featured on one of television's most celebrated fictional kitchens. This hands-on cooking class from Chef Andy recreates some of the best bites from "The Bear." Taste sweet and savory specialties from Carmy and gang in a session that celebrates the flavors of Chicago.
This high energy...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mother's Day Favorite
New on Cozymeal
Modern Italian Table
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Discover refined Italian flavors rooted in tradition. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn modern secrets to traditional Italian cuisine alongside Chef Yani. Learn to craft a full Italian menu - from appetizer to dessert.
Begin by seasoning a luxurious whipped ricotta cheese with rosemary and chili flakes....
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Chef Yani
Chicago (Logan Square)
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Mother's Day Favorite
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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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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Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the art of sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Craft your own sushi rolls from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! Chef Janet will walk you through pro-level knife techniques, how to season and shape perfect sushi rice and how to choose vibrant, high-quality ingredients. Then it’s time to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Pop-up Class
New on Cozymeal
Roll Creative Plant-Based Sushi
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to roll plant-based sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you will learn how to create vibrant plant-based sushi from scratch using clever ingredient swaps and simple techniques. With guidance from Chef Natalie, you will build confidence with knife skills, prep ingredients and roll...
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Chef Nathalie
Chicago
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Make Perfect French Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn repeatable macaron skills in a pastry-focused workshop. Build confidence with delicate pastries in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare classic macaron shells and two fillings, including cassis buttercream with lemon curd and dark chocolate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Love Italian Style - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
This date night cooking class invites you and your partner to create an Italian feast. Love is in the air when you and your partner join this Italian-inspired date night cooking class. Prepare herb-infused risotto, Tuscan brick-grilled chicken and end your evening with a classic Italian dessert. You'll work alongside...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Chicago
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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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