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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CHEF’S PLACE
Modern Hibachi Experience
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza, a crisp ginger-dressed salad and ginger crème brûlée, plus a yuzu and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavorful Hibachi Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Japanese-inspired cooking with hibachi style in this fun cooking class. Cook a balanced hibachi-style menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll pan-cook teriyaki chicken, fold and cook gyoza, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Sensational Sushi Rolls
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create your own authentic sushi filled with fresh ingredients and classic flavors. No need for reservations at your favorite sushi house when this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet is on the menu. She'll share her secrets for assembling your own smashing sushi selections.
Begin by learning the traditional...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Superb Holiday Baking
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft a carefully picked selection of holiday sweet treats. Set the tone for the festive season with this hands-on, holiday-themed cooking class that emphasizes cozy, feel-good learning. A world-class chef invites you into the kitchen for a session of practical baking and indulgence.
You’ll learn how to build a...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Authentic Italian
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare an authentic four-course Italian menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Italian recipes and culinary techniques.
Some of the...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Buttery Croissant Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy variety in this guided cooking session. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Jesse or a resident chef...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors! Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to prepare rustic Italian flavors using authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick, make creamy risotto and finish with a classic Italian dessert to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake St. Patrick’s Day macarons in this guided cooking session. Bake festive French pastries in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare Irish coffee–flavored macarons and shamrock-shaped macarons while learning key techniques for...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Staples of Italy From-Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create risotto, Chicken Marsala and tiramisù - a trio of Italian best. This cooking class offers an in-depth exploration of Italy’s culinary treasures. Chef Andy will guide you through a three-course menu, teaching traditional techniques that celebrate the essence of Italian cooking.
Start with a vibrant...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Modern Hibachi Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience a hibachi-style cooking session focused on Japanese inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Build confidence with hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza, a crisp ginger-dressed salad...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Charming St. Patrick’s Day Macarons From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate a holiday baking theme with St. Patrick’s Day macarons in this guided experience. Get creative with holiday-inspired desserts in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make Irish coffee macarons and shamrock macarons while practicing piping, filling and assembly...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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