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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Make Timeless French Bistro Favorites
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create balanced French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with roasted garlic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: World Cooking Skills Week
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your child to a cooking series that keeps global cooking fun and approachable. Give your child a week of culinary discovery in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, young cooks will prepare global-inspired...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Traditional French Bistro Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create simple French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning simple searing techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with roasted garlic aioli,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Seasonal Italian Summer Pasta
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Develop confidence in Italian cooking techniques in this cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Mix and roll homemade pasta dough, then shape and cook hand-cut pasta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil and Parmesan. You’ll also prepare orecchiette with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen five days of cooking confidence-building through global cuisine in this cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Italian Outdoor Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare light Italian meals in this cooking class while building grilling and risotto skills. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron risotto and assemble a tomato and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Summer Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice grilling in this cooking class while improving smoking and heat control skills. Work with fire and smoke in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon, grilled skirt steak with scallion gremolata and grilled corn with lime...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Master Time-Honored Southern Comfort Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare classic Southern meals in this cooking class while building frying and baking skills. Cook classic Southern comfort food in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare buttermilk fried chicken with a crisp crust, flaky buttermilk biscuits with hot honey butter and a refreshing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Craft Seasonal Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a balanced grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Explore grilling and smoking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon and cook corn with...
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Chicago (Streeterville)
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Southern Cuisine Skill Building
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create traditional Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Caribbean Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning marinating and frying techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Create a Classic Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice Italian cooking skills designed for home cooks. Prepare classic Italian recipes in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make handmade linguine, cook clams in white wine sauce and assemble prosciutto wrapped melon. You’ll finish by baking a fig...
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Chicago (Streeterville)
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