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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Unforgettable French Spread
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring beloved and unforgettable French dishes to life with Chef Janet. Fix your chef’s hat for a hands-on session with Chef Janet, where a cozy French cooking class celebrating classic comfort and timeless technique awaits. This immersive experience invites you to refine essential skills like braising, sauce...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Chinese Takeout Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home without the delivery fee. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef David will teach you how to recreate beloved Chinese takeout recipes in your own kitchen. Learn how to make savory sauces, crispy dumplings and hearty fried rice from start to finish while practicing your knife...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegan Indian Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Bring the magical symphony of flavors from India to your kitchen Enroll in a vegan Indian cooking class and learn from a skilled chef instructor on preparing delicious vegan meals with fresh and aromatic ingredients. Make a harmonious symphony of tastes and aromas like a professional and mix various spices and herbs...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Gourmet Brazilian Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice churrascaria-inspired methods step by step in this hands-on cooking class. Bring steakhouse-style cooking home in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled churrascaria-style steak, Brazilian collard greens, plantain chips with citrus mojo...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Delicious Homemade Italian Meals
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore the flavors of little Italy with this cooking class. Jump into the kitchen by joining a delicious homemade Italian meals cooking class. Listen to a top-rated chef on how to prepare and cook some classic Italian feasts. Learn to make a succulent chicken parmesan with fresh tomato sauce and pair it with fresh...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh Brunch Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create a brunch spread that wows in this hands-on cooking class. Create crowd-pleasing brunch favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to bake a cinnamon roll cake, prepare brown sugar peppercorn bacon and make fluffy cloud egg nests. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Taste of Italian Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes.
Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Upgraded Steak Techniques
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn simple techniques that turn a good steak into a great one! In this cooking class with Chef Andy, you'll learn classical elevated chef techniques to craft the perfect steak. Brush up on your knife skills, grilling and dessert-making all in one exciting class focused on enhancing the steak night experience....
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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A Study in Classic Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Rakhi guides you through preparation of classic Indian cuisine with slight innovative twists. Inspired by the rich, spice-filled traditions of Indian cuisine, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the fundamentals of preparing bold, comforting Indian dishes. Explore authentic techniques and ingredients that...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Indonesian Rice Table
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Titik for an extraordinary Indonesian culinary experience. Chef Titik is excited to share her wealth of culinary knowledge with you in this hands-on cooking class where you'll focus on Indonesian recipes and ingredients.
Begin by preparing sayur urap, a traditional salad made with shredded coconut,...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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