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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Easy Spring Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice cooking methods designed for fresh, vibrant meals. Bring garden-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli, Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pasta Dough Principles
$105
Cooking Class
$105
This intensive pasta-making class will teach you everything you wanted to know about pasta. In this fully hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to bring impressive pasta dishes to life. He will begin with historical information on the differences between the pastas specific to each region in Italy. You will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Flavorful Thai Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Escape the usual routine and cook your way through a Thai-inspired date night together. Turn date night into a mini getaway with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make perfect pad Thai, minced chicken lettuce cups, Panang coconut curry with shrimp and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Vibrant Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Spend date night cooking side by side with French flair. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Gourmet Parisian Table - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience Paris through a hands-on date night class. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pizza and Flatbreads Galore
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a soul-satisfying staple beloved the world over: Pizza and flatbreads. In this hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to make pizza and flatbread dough from scratch that boasts an audible crunch but still offers some chewy goodness. The simple yet complex flavor provides the perfect backdrop...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Festive Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn an ordinary evening into a Parisian-inspired date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Magnificent Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own perfect Parisian pastries in this DIY madeleines class. Make your own rich, buttery madeleines, perfect to enjoy with coffee or on their own as a sweet treat, in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class baker, this interactive class is perfect for any interest or skill...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Madeleines Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft delectable French desserts with ease. Discover how delicious authentic Madeleines can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make bite-sized buttery cakes. Use fresh ingredients to add modern flavors to this delectable dessert. Plus, learn baking skills that will...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chinese Takeout- The Home Edition
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Forego an evening of ordering out and learn to craft classic Asian fare at home. Healthier preparation techniques, fresher ingredients and customizable flavors are a few of the many rewards that come with making homemade cuisine. As a culinary artist with a diverse professional background, Chef Andy shares his special...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Master Madeleines
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Perfectly craft pretty French madeleines from scratch. Impress your friends and family at tea time with these buttery French cakes after upskilling with our cooking class. An expert chef will share their classic madeleine recipe and then show you how to create the silky batter to flavor as you like. You will learn the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Surprising April Fools’ Desserts - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn how to create playful food designs with basic techniques. Make family time extra fun in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll create prank-style treats like grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese” and meatloaf cupcakes with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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