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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World of Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrating the many delicious forms of our favorite fried pastries. If you like donuts, you are going to absolutely love this cooking class! Perfect for those who have a sweet tooth and wish to indulge it while broadening their culinary horizons, this session will see you creating an array of global takes on the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Kitchen in Spring
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience elegant French spring cooking with seasonal ingredients. Celebrate seasonal French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to pan-sear salmon with a white wine pan sauce, grill asparagus with tarragon and chive butter and prepare light sweet pea soufflés. You’ll also mix a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Pasta-Making
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and homemade marinara from scratch in this hands-on class. If fresh, handmade pasta has been calling your name, this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet is the perfect place to start. Discover how a few simple pantry staples can become silky, delicious pasta and gain the confidence to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Vibrant Spanish Paella Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a rustic Spanish feast in this hands-on class. Explore the flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook two styles of paella, one featuring seafood and one with chicken and chorizo. You’ll focus on building flavor in...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.
Firstly, you will learn to prepare classic...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Dice, Slice & Snack
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn the essential knife techniques while chopping up tasty snacks! Elevate the proper use of knives at home in this fun cooking class with Chef Andy. Discover tips for knife care and handling and learn the difference between chef's knives and pairing knives as you slice and dice through this session.
Cut your way...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Mediterranean Coast Showcase
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to turn fresh ingredients into bright Mediterranean meals. This Mediterranean cooking class celebrates fresh flavor and vibrant color. Working alongside esteemed Chef Yani, you'll prepare some beloved dishes from scratch, ensuring you'll walk away with the authentic cooking techniques used to recreate these...
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Chef Yani
Chicago (Logan Square)
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Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Masterclass
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Who said vegetarian food isn't sophisticated? Take your vegetarian cookery to the next level with this skillful cooking class focusing on fine dining vegetarian style. Don't let your vegetarian option be an afterthought when creating a feast for non-meat-eating friends and family. Start off with a creamy tomato bisque...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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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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Iconic Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience signature Spanish cooking with land-and-sea flavors. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Simple Paella for Beginners
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a restaurant-style paella in this cooking class. Explore the flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook two styles of paella, one featuring seafood and one with chicken and chorizo. You’ll focus on building...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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