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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Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Enjoy brunch dishes that are simple, seasonal and satisfying. Discover how easy it is to make an elevated vegetarian brunch in this carefully crafted cooking class with Chef Andy. You'll learn essential techniques while creating a perfectly balanced menu that's both impressive and approachable.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Serving the Chicago area
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Journey to Spain
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques.
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Indian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover authentic Indian dishes to add to your line-up of vegetarian recipes. Indulge in your favorite Indian dishes in this vegetarian cooking class. Whatever your skill level, Chef Rakhi will teach you how to cook traditional meals with unique spices and aromas you’ll love to recreate at home.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Indonesian Flavor Fusion
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Take Indonesian food to a new level with fresh fusion ideas from Chef Titik. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Titik will elevate your thinking of traditional Indonesian cuisine in a modernized light by adding fusion elements throughout the menu.
Learn all about classic Indonesian recipes and how to infuse...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Make Signature Pasta Three Ways
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy a pasta-focused cooking session with three styles in this fun cooking class. Cook your way through three classic pasta styles in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare lemony spaghettini, hearty orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe and rigatoni with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Elegant Parisian Salmon Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a Parisian-inspired date night in this hands-on cooking class. Cook a French-inspired menu together in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill, roast potatoes with herbs and finish with classic crêpes Suzette. Chef William or a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Signature Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy theme in this guided cooking experience. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Eric or a resident chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Iconic Southern Comfort Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Join Chef David and get ready to master a menu of iconic Southern comfort food. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef David will share with you personal family recipes and culinary traditions that have been handed down to him by his 91-year-old grandmother.
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Exploring Incredible Indonesia
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join Chef Titik for a culinary adventure full of fresh ingredients and flavors. Chef Titik brings amazing culinary expertise to the table, and is excited to share her knowledge with you. Discover what makes Indonesian food so unique and extraordinary, as you learn about the classic foods from this land.
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Make a Flavorful Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Plan a French-inspired date night dinner together in this fun cooking class. Cook a French-inspired menu together in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to prepare salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill, roast potatoes with herbs and finish with classic crêpes Suzette. Chef Jesse or a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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