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
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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Pop-up Class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll fresh sushi at a local distillery and master rice, fillings and hands-on technique. Roll into the world of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet, hosted inside a local distillery. Learn how fun and approachable homemade sushi can be as you practice basics like seasoning warm sushi rice and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Healthy Mediterranean Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a menu of flavorful dishes while sticking with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Join Chef Andy in this fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to combine time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients to create a satisfying spread.
First, you’ll make creamy hummus with garbanzo beans,...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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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Dinner in Chianti - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imagine yourself dining in Tuscany for a romantic culinary date night. Explore the Chianti region of Tuscany through culinary delights in this immersive cooking class. Elevate date night with rustic Italian food made from scratch under the guidance of a chef instructor. Strengthen your bond, improve your culinary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romantic Tuscan Recipes - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Indulge in the romantic flair of Tuscan cuisine in this intimate date night cooking class. Elevate your classic date night by preparing your own romantic Italian feast in this intimate cooking class. You and your loved one will join forces with an esteemed chef instructor, who will help you create a menu of cozy...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Unlock the art of dumpling-making in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. You'll discover how simple it is to create silky dough, flavorful fillings and perfectly folded dumplings right in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a savory meat mix or a tasty vegetarian version, you’ll learn techniques that...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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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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Wholesome Spring in France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn French seasonal cooking in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn to cook a French-inspired spring feast in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled steak, a seasonal salad with whole grain mustard vinaigrette and rye croutons, savory tarte...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make a Signature French Meal
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn French seasonal cooking in this hands-on guided session. Cook a fresh, seasonal French menu in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to grill steak to the right doneness, toss a seasonal salad with whole grain mustard vinaigrette and rye croutons and prepare a savory tarte Tatin. Finish with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Pop-up Class
Make Handcrafted Chocolates
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Step into the world of artisan chocolate in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. In this fun, hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the essential techniques behind crafting beautiful, professional-quality chocolates, starting with the art of tempering chocolate to achieve that signature glossy finish and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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