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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Flavorful French Chicken and Ratatouille
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare balanced French summer meals in this cooking class while building roasting and baking skills. Enjoy a fresh French-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll cook pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon roasted potatoes and salad Lyonnaise...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Traditional Italian Al Fresco Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook light al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning grilling and pastry basics. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Timeless French Bistro Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create balanced French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with roasted garlic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional French Bistro Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create simple French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with roasted garlic aioli,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Baking 101 for Kids
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your kid to a fun baking week in this guided cooking series. Give your child a week of baking fun in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed especially for kids ages 7–11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, young bakers will create sweet and savory recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Italian Outdoor Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare light Italian meals in this cooking class while building grilling and risotto skills. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron risotto and assemble a tomato and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Italian Summer Pasta
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Develop confidence in Italian cooking techniques in this cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Mix and roll homemade pasta dough, then shape and cook hand-cut pasta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil and Parmesan. You’ll also prepare orecchiette with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: From Knife Skills to Kitchen Control
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen a cooking series that improves comfort in the kitchen. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) built around technique-driven learning. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will practice poaching and sous-vide eggs, balancing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Craft Seasonal Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a balanced grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Explore grilling and smoking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon and cook corn with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Summer Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice grilling in this cooking class while improving smoking and heat control skills. Work with fire and smoke in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon, grilled skirt steak with scallion gremolata and grilled corn with lime...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Make Authentic Smash Burgers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Learn the techniques behind a great smash burger in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare homemade buns, brisket smash burgers with caramelized onions and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Create a Classic Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice Italian cooking skills designed for home cooks. Prepare classic Italian recipes in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make handmade linguine, cook clams in white wine sauce and assemble prosciutto wrapped melon. You’ll finish by baking a fig...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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