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’S PLACE
Mother's Day Favorite
Macarons in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vibrant East Coast Brunch Table
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Try cooking a brunch inspired by East Coast flavors today. Learn to pull off a restaurant-style brunch in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and blackberries...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft tagliatelle or gnocchi pasta with a tomato basil sauce and finish with tiramisù. This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta-making. Chef Janet will teach you essential techniques for creating fresh, flavorful dishes with confidence.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Rustic 40-Clove Garlic Chicken
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice timing and coordination to bring a full meal together smoothly. Create a simple but elevated menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, potato persillade, green beans with lemon and capers and chocolate mousse....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Wholesome East Coast Brunch Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook a satisfying brunch with East Coast inspiration in class. Learn to pull off a restaurant-style brunch in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Sushi Table - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create your own sushi bar moment on date night. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in Chicago featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi dipping sauce and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Sensational Sushi Rolls
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create your own authentic sushi filled with fresh ingredients and classic flavors. No need for reservations at your favorite sushi house when this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet is on the menu. She'll share her secrets for assembling your own smashing sushi selections.
Begin by learning the traditional...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Vegan Chinese Takeout Favorites
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Andy for an authentic Chinese culinary experience with 100% plant-based dishes. During this hands-on cooking class, Chef Andy will guide you in preparing Chinese takeout meals with a vegan twist. You'll also learn cooking techniques that can be used in a variety of recipes.
Start by folding a...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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A Modern Spanish Evening - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn date night into something memorable with a hands-on Spanish cooking experience. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook together in this cooking class in Naperville. Led by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a Spanish-inspired menu featuring Serrano wrapped cod with lemon aioli, stuffed piquillo...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Wholesome Sushi Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a fun kitchen session with a sushi theme. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bake Like the French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create unbelievable Parisian pastries. Travel to Paris through your taste buds in this interactive cooking class. Using fresh ingredients and instruction from a world-class chef, you’ll craft delectable French pastries worthy of any...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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