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
Authentic Naples-Style Pizza Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make a Naples-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on guided session. Cook classic Neapolitan dishes in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to prepare a cauliflower and pickled pepper salad with caper vinaigrette, bake polpette al forno and make Neapolitan-style pizza topped with San Marzano tomato...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Signature Donut Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make filled donuts in a calm, hands-on environment. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain practical experience with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dinner in Chianti - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imagine yourself dining in Tuscany for a romantic culinary date night. Explore the Chianti region of Tuscany through culinary delights in this immersive cooking class. Elevate date night with rustic Italian food made from scratch under the guidance of a chef instructor. Strengthen your bond, improve your culinary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Mexican Kitchen
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Prepare a fiesta-style Mexican feast completely from scratch. In this hands-on class with Chef Andy, you'll learn the skills and authentic Mexican cooking techniques and ingredients needed to build a feast worthy of a proper Mexican fiesta.
Chef Andy believes nothing beats a homemade taco, and homemade flour...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Make Sweet Donuts From Scratch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create filled donuts in a baking class that’s focused and approachable. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain practical...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Romantic Parisian Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
You'll feel as if you're dining in a Parisian bistro for date night. Immerse yourself in Parisian cuisine in this date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to elevate a romantic dinner for two with the decadent flavors of Paris. Plus, learn essential French cooking skills and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Pasta Dough Principles
$105
Cooking Class
$105
This intensive pasta-making class will teach you everything you wanted to know about pasta. In this fully hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to bring impressive pasta dishes to life. He will begin with historical information on the differences between the pastas specific to each region in Italy. You will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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How to Use Your Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enhance your knife skills with help from the best. From cleaning to sharpening to cutting, you’ll learn basic knife skills and beyond in this chef-led cooking class. It’s a chance to get to know the basics and create an amazing meal in a fun, relaxed...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kitchen Cutting 101
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take your knife skills to the next level. Join this cooking class to master new cutting methods and boost your current skills. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to use chef's, santoku, paring and other knives to expertly chop, slice, dice and mince various items. Pick up tips for cutting fish, fruit, vegetables...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pizza and Flatbreads Galore
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a soul-satisfying staple beloved the world over: Pizza and flatbreads. In this hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to make pizza and flatbread dough from scratch that boasts an audible crunch but still offers some chewy goodness. The simple yet complex flavor provides the perfect backdrop...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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