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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Mother's Day Favorite
Macarons in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Vibrant Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Spend date night cooking side by side with French flair. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Festive Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn an ordinary evening into a Parisian-inspired date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
From Savory to Sweet Bakes
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn the basics of baking from savory breads to sweet desserts with gluten-free options available. This cooking class introduces you to the fundamentals of baking, with a focus on creating versatile and flavorful doughs. Chef Janet’s step-by-step guidance makes this session perfect for bakers of all skill...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Plant-Powered Mexican Feast
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Craft a vegan Mexican brunch from scratch with expert guidance and fresh ingredients. View Mexican cuisine through a vegan lens in this exciting cooking class where plant-based ingredients take the spotlight. With an esteemed chef guiding you, you'll craft a flavorful vegan feast from appetizer to main and...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Layers of Indian Flavors
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore authentic Indian flavors in this cooking class and master delicious specialties like Dal Tadka. In this cooking class, you'll explore the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine through four dishes that span lentils, grains, chicken and slow-cooked vegetables. Each recipe is a lesson in spice – when to...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Mother's Day Favorite
French Moroccan Fusion
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover what happens when you combine the elegance of French cuisine with robust Moroccan flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Titik, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course menu using classic French cooking techniques and a host of Moroccan ingredients and flavors.
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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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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British Isle Bakes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Brush up your baking skills with some of Great Britain’s favorite culinary traditions. This immersive cooking class highlights tradition in every baked morsel. You’ll hone essential skills from mixing sponge cake batter to forming pastries while tapping into the history of beloved dishes. Tuck into Britain’s...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great British Baking Essential Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Step into the kitchen to learn the essential treats from England in this cooking class. Bring the classic British desserts to your home by taking a great British baking essential treats cooking class. Follow the instructions from a master chef on how to make the best Victoria sponge cake with cream and strawberry jam...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft tagliatelle or gnocchi pasta with a tomato basil sauce and finish with tiramisù. This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta-making. Chef Janet will teach you essential techniques for creating fresh, flavorful dishes with confidence.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Italian Vegan Dinner Reinvented
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Experience a vegan take on classic Italian cuisine. Discover the excitement of plant-based cooking with a menu full of Italian favorites reinvented in this immersive cooking class. A top-rated chef will show you how to blend comfort and creativity while crafting a vibrant vegan Italian dinner.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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