Cooking Classes in Chicago

Best Cooking Classes in Chicago for your next culinary journey

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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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Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night 6 slide
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Seasonal Mediterranean Feast - Date Night

$99
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$99
Celebrate summer cuisine in this Mediterranean cooking class in Skokie. Make a bright Mediterranean dinner together in this engaging cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook za'atar chicken, prepare lemony labneh and make couscous with herbs and pinenuts. You’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Aug 20th at 7:00PM
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Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Scratch-Made Sweets 6 slide
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Scratch-Made Sweets

$109
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$109
Prepare your favorite pies to impress family and friends at the next event. Led by a gourmet chef, this cooking class explores tips and techniques for preparing a variety of pies. You'll start with practicing the foundations for a great pie, the perfect pie dough. You'll make two fillings, assemble hand pies and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
61 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 12th at 10:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Comforting Cast-Iron Feast 6 slide
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Comforting Cast-Iron Feast

$109
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$109
Learn the techniques of searing, griddling and skillet baking in this engaging cooking class in Chicago. Learn how versatile cast-iron cooking can be in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. You’ll prepare grilled chicken with chimichurri sauce, char green beans in a skillet with lemon vinaigrette and griddle...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 15th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homespun Specialty Pies 6 slide
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Homespun Specialty Pies

$89
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$89
Expand your baking repertoire with these joyous new additions to your dessert table. If you're looking to take your baking options beyond the usual cakes and cookies, this hands-on cooking class featuring classic pies is the perfect workshop for you. Your entertaining instructor leads you from handcrafted pastry dough...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night 6 slide
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Explore Charming French Bistro Cooking - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate date night with classic French flavors in this immersive cooking class in Naperville. Cook a cozy French bistro dinner in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken paillard with lemon caper sauce, make pommes Lyonnaise and toss a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
61 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Thu, Aug 13th at 7:00PM
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Sweets of Italy

$99
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$99
Learn to make classic desserts from Italy in this exciting class. Dive into the sweet tastes of Italian desserts with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make authentic Italian treats from a five-star professional chef while having a blast in the kitchen. Master new skills such as whipping cream for hazelnut and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Aug 16th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Asian Wok Favorites 6 slide
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Authentic Asian Wok Favorites

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master high-heat cooking techniques in this hands-on wok cooking class in Skokie. Build confidence with wok cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). You’ll prepare orange chicken, cook wok fried rice and make dry-fried Szechuan green beans. To finish, you’ll create Cantonese steamed milk egg...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Aug 23rd at 4:00PM
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Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Explore Classic Macarons 6 slide
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Explore Classic Macarons

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master delicate French pastry techniques in this hands-on macaron baking class in Naperville. Practice the art of macarons with two fun flavor twists in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make mango coconut macarons and sundae macarons while...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
61 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 15th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Easy as Pie Bakes 6 slide
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Easy as Pie Bakes

$99
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$99
Learn the essential techniques to create brilliant pies from scratch. A mainstay of every baker’s repertoire, this cooking class will teach you the secrets to the perfect pie. You’ll start by making flaky pastry, before preparing two fillings. Then, your chef instructor will give you some pro tricks on...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 17th at 10:00AM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Rustic Skillet Supper 6 slide
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Rustic Skillet Supper

$109
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$109
Master versatile skillet techniques in this hands-on cast-iron cooking class in Naperville. Cook a complete cast-iron menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken with chimichurri, prepare charred green beans with lemon vinaigrette and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
61 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 15th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful Thai Dinner Party 6 slide
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Flavorful Thai Dinner Party

$99
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$99
Discover the balance of sweet, salty, sour and spicy in this Thai cooking class in Chicago. Cook a colorful Thai menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare shrimp pad Thai, build pork lettuce cups and assemble a crisp green mango and cucumber...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 17th at 7:00PM & other times
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Homemade Pasta Dinner Favorites

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn classic pasta-making techniques in this comforting cooking class in Chicago. Create a full pasta menu from scratch in this engaging cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare fresh pasta dough, make farfalle with sweet corn and bacon and cook linguine with shrimp, tomatoes...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Aug 18th at 7:00PM & other times
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN CHICAGO

Where do cooking classes take place in Chicago?

Cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago take place across Downtown Chicago, the Northern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs, and other Chicago-area locations. You can book at the chef’s place, have the chef come to your home or office, or have another premium venue arranged for you.

Are cooking classes in Chicago good for date nights and group events?

From team events and birthday celebrations to date nights, girls’ night out, and group outings with friends, cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago work well for a wide range of occasions. They’re a fun, hands-on way to bring people together in the city or surrounding suburbs.

Can I book a private cooking class or join a public cooking class in Chicago?

Yes. You can book a private cooking class for your own group or join a public cooking class with other guests. Private classes are especially popular for birthdays, team-building events, celebrations, and date nights, while public classes are a great option if you want a shared experience without booking the full event.

How much do cooking classes in Chicago cost?

Prices vary based on the chef, menu, group size, and whether you book a public or private class. Cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are available at a range of price points depending on the experience, format, and group size.

What’s included in a cooking class?

Cooking classes on Cozymeal include all ingredients, all equipment, and step-by-step instruction from the chef. In many cooking classes, you also learn practical techniques such as knife skills, prep methods, and other hands-on cooking fundamentals. If the chef comes to your home or office, the chef also handles cleanup before leaving, so you do not need to prepare or pay for anything extra. After the class, you also sit down and enjoy the food you prepared.

Are cooking classes in Chicago good for beginners?

Yes. Most cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are beginner-friendly and include step-by-step instruction from chefs on Cozymeal, so no prior experience is needed. The classes are designed to feel approachable, hands-on, and enjoyable for both first-timers and more experienced home cooks.

What types of cooking classes can I find in Chicago?

You’ll find a wide variety of cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago, including sushi making classes, pasta making classes, baking classes, Italian cooking classes, French cooking classes, Mediterranean cooking classes, vegetarian classes, and more.

Which Chicago areas can I browse for cooking classes?

You can browse cooking classes on Cozymeal across Downtown Chicago, the Northern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs, and other Chicago-area locations. Starting by area can make it easier to find the right class for your location, schedule, and occasion.
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