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 TRAVELS TO YOU
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Handmade Pizza-Making Session
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Master the art of pizza-making, creating personalized pizzas you can recreate at home. Join this lively, hands-on pizza-making cooking class where dough, flavor and technique take center stage. Start with a Caesar salad or warm focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey, then meet your chef and learn the story behind...
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Chef Trevor
Serving the Chicago area
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Cook a Gourmet Southern French Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to build depth and freshness in French cooking. Learn to make a bright, coastal French menu in this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare bouillabaisse with seafood in saffron broth and creamy garlic aioli, a shaved radish and arugula salad with tapenade...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook a Classic Southern French Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a coastal French meal in a supportive learning environment. Discover the flavors of the French coast in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make bouillabaisse in a saffron seafood broth with creamy garlic aioli, plus a shaved radish and arugula salad...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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.
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Chef Alejandro
Chicago (West Town)
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Vegan Indian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring the magical symphony of flavors from India to your kitchen Enroll in a vegan Indian cooking class and learn from a skilled chef instructor on preparing delicious vegan meals with fresh and aromatic ingredients. Make a harmonious symphony of tastes and aromas like a professional and mix various spices and herbs...
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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.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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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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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Pop-up Class
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Craft Viral Dubai Chocolate Bars
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to craft viral chocolate bars in this fun hands-on cooking class. In this cooking class, you will learn how to create rich, glossy chocolate bars from scratch using simple techniques that feel almost too easy. With Chef Natalie guiding you step by step, you will melt, mold and customize your own creations while...
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Chef Nathalie
Chicago
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Creative Family Treats - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Turn cooking into a game with prank-inspired treats everyone can enjoy. Make family time extra fun in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll create prank-style treats like grilled cheese “white cake” bread with buttercream “cheese” and meatloaf...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mother's Day Favorite
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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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Steakhouse Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn brown butter techniques, master sugar ratios and bake elevated cookies to enjoy at home. Settle in for a hands-on cooking class that blends technique, creativity and mouthwatering creations you’ll want to share. You’ll savor warm house-made focaccia and whipped honey butter while meeting your chef and...
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Chef Trevor
Serving the Chicago area
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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