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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Thailand's Delicate Culinary Balance
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Thai food is easy to prepare with the tips you'll learn in this cooking class. In this cooking class, learn to craft restaurant-style Thai dishes at home. A master chef will teach you the art of balancing flavors, frying crisp shrimp, and simmering green curry sauce. Each dish is flavorful, loaded with healthy, fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Magnificent Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create your own perfect Parisian pastries in this DIY madeleines class. Make your own rich, buttery madeleines, perfect to enjoy with coffee or on their own as a sweet treat, in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class baker, this interactive class is perfect for any interest or skill...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Madeleines Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft delectable French desserts with ease. Discover how delicious authentic Madeleines can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make bite-sized buttery cakes. Use fresh ingredients to add modern flavors to this delectable dessert. Plus, learn baking skills that will...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Donuts With a Global Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how humble handmade donuts are made in an array of worldwide cultures. Make your own delicious donuts using recipes from around the globe in a cooking class that celebrates this worldly creation. Watch and learn before practicing your own baking magic to craft bomboloni filled with hazelnut-chocolate cream,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Springtime Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a seasonal meal with clear, step-by-step guidance. Upgrade your weeknight cooking skills with this cooking class in Chicago focused on bright, simple dishes. Led by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare yogurt-brined chicken with za’atar, blistered green beans with creamy tahini and tabbouleh, then...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Flavorful American Meal - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up cheesy comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With help from Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra cheesy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Kitchen in Spring
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience elegant French spring cooking with seasonal ingredients. Celebrate seasonal French flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to pan-sear salmon with a white wine pan sauce, grill asparagus with tarragon and chive butter and prepare light sweet pea soufflés. You’ll also mix a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Easy Spring Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice cooking methods designed for fresh, vibrant meals. Bring garden-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary, grilled baby artichokes with basil aioli, Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Taste of British Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make sweet treats inspired by the United Kingdom. Explore the fabled world of British baking with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make classic British sweets and savory pies while under the instruction of a five-star chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing airy Victoria sponge cake, rich...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Simple Paella for Beginners
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a restaurant-style paella in this cooking class. Explore the flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook two styles of paella, one featuring seafood and one with chicken and chorizo. You’ll focus on building...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Delicious Tuscan Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make date night feel more personal with a hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Date night gets an Italian upgrade in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll cook strip steak with Chianti pan sauce, crispy gnocchi, arugula salad with lemon-Parmesan dressing and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tasty Thai Essentials
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Recreate Thai dishes at home with this informative cooking class. Take your tastebuds on a tour through the unique flavors of Thailand with this enlightening cooking class. Join an experienced chef instructor to be taken step-by-step through some classics of Thai cuisine, from crispy fried shrimp and delicately spiced...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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