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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Classic Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a fresh outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Caribbean Island Flavors - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create authentic Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy garlic mojo...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Baking Fundamentals Camp
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Sign your child up for five days of baking fun in this hands-on cooking series. Designed for ages 7-11, this hands-on cooking series in Naperville invites young bakers to spend five fun-filled days building real kitchen skills. Guided by Chef Jesse or a professional chef instructor, kids will learn how to measure...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create fresh al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning simple grilling techniques. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: From Beginner to Confident Cook
$369
Cooking Class
$369
Give your teen five days of hands-on skill practice in this cooking series. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on cooking series in Naperville gives teens five focused days to master the core techniques behind great cooking. Guided by Chef Jesse or a professional chef instructor, students will work on mother...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Baking Skills Bootcamp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid five days of hands-on baking fun in this cooking series. Give your child a week of baking fun in this interactive cooking series in Chicago designed especially for kids ages 7–11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a chef instructor, young bakers will create sweet and savory recipes like...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flavorful Handmade Italian Pasta
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook Italian pasta dishes while sharpening everyday techniques. Make a full Italian-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll roll fresh pasta dough for linguine with clams and white wine sauce, prepare marinated prosciutto wrapped melon and bake a fig and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Master Essential Kitchen Skills
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen five focused days of skill-building in this hands-on cooking series. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Chicago built around technique-driven learning. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a chef instructor, students will practice poaching and sous-vide eggs, balancing...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook Seasonal Chicken and Ratatouille
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create authentic French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Cook a seasonal French menu in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Prepare pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon-roasted new potatoes and classic salad Lyonnaise. Finish with a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Make Simple Smash Burgers From Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Build a classic diner-style smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli....
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Cook Simple Smash Burgers and Sides
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create classic diner-style smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Cook a complete smash burger spread in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll bake hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers on a hot griddle and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Junior Chefs Cooking Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a full week of hands-on kitchen fun in this cooking series. Inspire creativity and confidence in this interactive cooking series in Chicago created for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step instruction from Chef Eric or a chef instructor, students will mix doughs, prepare fillings and practice frosting and...
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Chicago (Streeterville)
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