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
Mother's Day Favorite
Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Healthy Mediterranean Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a menu of flavorful dishes while sticking with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Join Chef Andy in this fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to combine time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients to create a satisfying spread.
First, you’ll make creamy hummus with garbanzo beans,...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Macaron Masterclass
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Impress friends and family with this sweet treat. Master the macaron in this expert-led cooking class. Learn all about this delicate sweet treat and create a batch for yourself. From preparing the perfect macaron mix to creating flavorsome fillings, you’ll be a pâtisserie pro in no...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Afternoon at a Parisian Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy treats made better than Paris's most delicious pâtisseries. Explore the foundations of French baking in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will take you on a sweet culinary journey to France to make iconic pastries from scratch. Along the way, learn the time-honored recipes and techniques to create...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
5-Star Dining - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your culinary skills with an intimate chef’s table meal. Enjoy a variety of dishes worthy of any high-class chef’s table in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, this carefully crafted meal is one you’ll want to experience again and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Relaxed East Coast Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Gather around the stove for a flavorful East Coast brunch session. Bring brunch vibes to life in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make New England crab cake eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise, a skillet soufflé pancake with lemon syrup and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Chef's Station - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This culinary collab gives couples a chance to chill out and cook together. Take your seat at the chef's table with a date night cooking class that welcomes romantic pairings in both food and company! Share your station with a first-rate instructor who'll show you how to prepare classic seared scallops, refreshing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Knife Skills Booster
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Pop-up Class
Make Handcrafted Chocolates
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Step into the world of artisan chocolate in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. In this fun, hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the essential techniques behind crafting beautiful, professional-quality chocolates, starting with the art of tempering chocolate to achieve that signature glossy finish and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Japanese Cooking Party for Kids
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Young chefs will master the art of Japanese flavors and basic kitchen skills. Budding chefs will love getting creative in the kitchen during this engaging cooking class. Chef Andy will guide these little master chefs through a Japanese-inspired menu while teaching the proper technique of knife skills and more kitchen...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.