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
Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Sushi From Scratch
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Work together to become a team of maki sushi masters in this hands-on sushi workshop. In this team building class, Chef Andy will be your guide as you and your team work together to learn how to roll your own sushi and make other Japanese favorites from scratch.
Chef Andy will focus on teaching your team how to...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Perfect French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the essentials of French macarons in a hands-on class. Make elegant French macarons in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll bake classic macaron shells and pair them with cassis buttercream, lemon curd and dark chocolate ganache with toasted pistachios....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Dinner the French Way
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy a French-style dinner in this inspired and interactive culinary session. A night at a Paris bistro may be out of budget, so spend an evening in this cooking class instead. You’ll work alongside a five-star chef to bring the flavors of France home as you prepare a delicious meal, including grilled asparagus,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: World Recipes Made Kid-Friendly
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Give your kid a five-day cooking series built for young learners in this guided session. Encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen in this fun cooking series in Chicago for young chefs. Over five days, kids will make pretzels, pasta, global dishes and chocolate treats while learning essential techniques in a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Forging Fresh Pasta
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Learn how to craft a complete pasta meal in this incredible team building experience! There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade pasta, and this team building class is perfect for any group looking to connect over the creation and enjoyment of a good pasta-centric meal.
You and your team will be immersed in all...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Springtime in Paris
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add some Parisian sparkle to your next dinner with this French cuisine experience. Share a delicious Parisian meal in this fun cooking class. Learn how to whisk eggs for light and airy goat’s cheese soufflés, grill fresh asparagus, and finish the evening with flaming crêpes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Build Skills Through Global Cuisine
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Plan a week your kid will look forward to in this hands-on cooking series. Encourage creativity and confidence in the kitchen in this fun cooking series in Naperville for young chefs. Over five days, kids will make pretzels, pasta, global dishes and chocolate treats while learning essential techniques in a supportive,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pasta Dough Principles
$105
Cooking Class
$105
This intensive pasta-making class will teach you everything you wanted to know about pasta. In this fully hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to bring impressive pasta dishes to life. He will begin with historical information on the differences between the pastas specific to each region in Italy. You will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Classic Spring Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate fresh spring ingredients in this hands-on cooking experience. Celebrate seasonal flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare herb-marinated steak topped with blue cheese butter, an asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto crisps and perfectly roasted potatoes with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Cooking Foundations
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Give your kid a hands-on week of cooking with other kids in this guided cooking series. Build real kitchen skills over five days in this hands-on cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for kids ages 7-11. Throughout the week, young chefs will chop, mix, knead and bake while learning core cooking and baking...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Flair - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Treat your loved one to an exquisite French fine dining experience in your own home. Impress your dinner date and learn how to create a spectacular three-course meal with that unmistakable French flair. An expert chef will show you exactly what sets French cuisine apart from the rest and help you to master classic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pizza and Flatbreads Galore
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to craft a soul-satisfying staple beloved the world over: Pizza and flatbreads. In this hands-on class, Chef Andy will teach you how to make pizza and flatbread dough from scratch that boasts an audible crunch but still offers some chewy goodness. The simple yet complex flavor provides the perfect backdrop...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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