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 OR YOUR PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Japanese Cooking Party for Kids
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Young chefs will master the art of Japanese flavors and basic kitchen skills. Budding chefs will love getting creative in the kitchen during this engaging cooking class. Chef Andy will guide these little master chefs through a Japanese-inspired menu while teaching the proper technique of knife skills and more kitchen...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fun Bento Box Creations - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cook a Japanese-style family meal side by side in this hands-on cooking class. Create a playful Japanese-style meal in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to make chicken yakitori, shape sticky rice, steam edamame and assemble fruit and cream sandos. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Selections From Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spanish flavor becomes the essence of exceptional home dining. Add a dash of European panache to your dining routine with this thoughtful cooking class. Discover the complex blend of influences that make Spanish cuisine so intriguing. Your expert instructor leads you through a session featuring a classic paella,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Playful Shamrock Macarons
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day macaron baking in this guided hands-on session. Celebrate a festive baking theme in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to make Irish coffee macarons and shamrock macarons from start to finish. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through mixing, piping and baking...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids' Colorful Italian Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to whip up fun and colorful Italian creations from scratch. For kids who want to get creative in the kitchen, this hands-on cooking class will have them crafting colorful Italian recipes. Chef Andy has plenty of culinary knowledge to pass along and teach a kid-friendly gourmet meal.
Your kids will craft...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Pop-up Class
Learn to Make Fresh Sushi Rolls
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Get ready to master the art of sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Craft your own sushi rolls from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! Chef Janet will walk you through pro-level knife techniques, how to season and shape perfect sushi rice and how to choose vibrant, high-quality ingredients. Then it’s time to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Chianti Adventure - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Step into the realm of authentic Italian dining with this classic course for couples. There's something delicious waiting for you in this lovely date night cooking class. Bring your sweetheart into the kitchen for a session led by a top chef instructor. You'll create decadent dishes together for a meal made to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Master Madeleines
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Perfectly craft pretty French madeleines from scratch. Impress your friends and family at tea time with these buttery French cakes after upskilling with our cooking class. An expert chef will share their classic madeleine recipe and then show you how to create the silky batter to flavor as you like. You will learn the...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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The Art Of Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of baking elevated treats. You'll learn how to make sweet and savory treats in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will help you explore the world of baking using fresh ingredients. Plus, master techniques that will elevate your baked goods to luxury bakery...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Pizza by Hand
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Pop-up Class
Make Pasta at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and top it with a garden marinara sauce. Join Chef Janet for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to craft fresh pasta from scratch. You'll mix flour and eggs into silky dough, knead it until it's just right, let it rest, then roll it out to the perfect thickness. Once you've nailed...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Make a Vibrant French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore a French seasonal dinner through spring inspiration in this guided session. Explore springtime French flavors in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare a seasonal salad with mustard vinaigrette, bake a savory tarte Tatin and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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