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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CHEF’S PLACE
Master French Pastries
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Perfect pastries will be at your fingertips. Uncover the essentials of French pastry-making in this hands-on cooking class. An expert pastry chef will spill the secrets straight from the bakeries of Paris. Perfect the rich flakiness of a classic croissant and so much more. Making your own breakfast pastries could not...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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How to Use Your Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enhance your knife skills with help from the best. From cleaning to sharpening to cutting, you’ll learn basic knife skills and beyond in this chef-led cooking class. It’s a chance to get to know the basics and create an amazing meal in a fun, relaxed...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Unlock the art of dumpling-making in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. You'll discover how simple it is to create silky dough, flavorful fillings and perfectly folded dumplings right in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a savory meat mix or a tasty vegetarian version, you’ll learn techniques that...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Kids' Colorful Italian Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to whip up fun and colorful Italian creations from scratch. For kids who want to get creative in the kitchen, this hands-on cooking class will have them crafting colorful Italian recipes. Chef Andy has plenty of culinary knowledge to pass along and teach a kid-friendly gourmet meal.
Your kids will craft...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Sharing Chef’s Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn to craft a sumptuous feast at a date night session. Transform a traditional date night into a gourmet feast by attending this special cooking class. Chefs and non chefs will learn something new as you make seared scallops with tarragon butter and a shaved fennel salad with lemon. You’ll stir a creamy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Balanced Thai Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to work comfortably with Thai flavor profiles. Cook bold Thai favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass shrimp soup....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Authentic Thai Menu From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to approach Thai cooking without overcomplicating it. Cook bold Thai favorites from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make steamed Thai chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce, drunken noodles and lemongrass shrimp soup....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pop-up Class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll fresh sushi at a local distillery and master rice, fillings and hands-on technique. Roll into the world of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet, hosted inside a local distillery. Learn how fun and approachable homemade sushi can be as you practice basics like seasoning warm sushi rice and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Pizza by Hand
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Simple Spring Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a light, flavorful meal in a relaxed cooking class. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on light, flavorful spring dishes. Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Social Distancing Friendly
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