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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Making Macarons Just For Mom
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mom will love the elegant macarons you create in this fun and engaging cooking class. Join a three-hour interactive cooking class to craft indulgent macarons with hints of peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlée. A master chef will guide you in perfecting batter construction, coloration and meringue...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Mediterranean Small Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the Mediterranean through delicious dishes. Transport yourself to the Mediterranean in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make a mezze platter bursting with Mediterranean flavors. You'll learn how to use spices and aromatic ingredients to make baba ghanoush and spanakopita....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Master Classic Seafood Skills
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook restaurant-style seafood dishes with expert guidance. Work through elegant seafood recipes in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook salmon with crisp skin, prepare mussels marinières and poach shrimp with precision. You’ll also make a simple green...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Festive Seasonal Spread
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Get your group in on the holiday spirit with a collaborative seasonal menu. 'Tis the season to bring the gang together in the kitchen for a team building cooking class with real sparkle! Chef Andy leads you through a party spread that celebrates the best of wintertime flavor. Your team will enjoy a selection of hors...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Mezze Platter for Entertaining
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of creating a Mediterranean inspired platter that will impress your guests. Learn to craft a traditional mezze platter in this Mediterranean-inspired cooking class. Your chef instructor will guide you through selecting regional ingredients and putting together a platter that will impress your guests....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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From-Scratch Pizzeria - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn how to make homemade pizza better than your favorite local pizza joint. Make memories and delicious pizza in this family-friendly cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up pizza dough from scratch and the technique to knead it. You'll top your creations with sauce, melty cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a refined surf-and-turf dinner for your next date night. Cook a balanced surf-and-turf menu in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled steak and shrimp, asparagus with chermoula, lemon herb couscous and a refreshing mocktail. End with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-48
Classic French Dinner
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Brush up on staple French flavors and modern culinary technique in this team building event. Few culinary traditions have advanced the art of food quite like French cuisine and in this interactive team building activity led by Chef Andy, your group will discover the classic flavors and cutting-edge techniques that...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Baking Pizza Together - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Perfect your pizza night with the skills learned in this family friendly cooking class. Take your family's weekly pizza night to the next level in this fun and interactive cooking class where children and parents work together. You'll create fresh-from-scratch pizza dough and layer it with fresh sliced, seasonal...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make Delicious Tacos Together - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Cook festive Mexican tacos together in this family class. Explore a family-friendly taco menu in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare steak tacos with tomatillo salsa, handmade tortillas, lime butter corn and tres leches cake with cream. You’ll gain...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Hearty Inspiring Italian - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat your partner to a delicious, Tuscan-inspired gourmet steak meal. Whisk your partner away to a date night cooking class celebrating classic Tuscan ingredients and techniques. Led by an expert chef, you’ll work together to make crisp bruschetta topped with ricotta, pan-roasted steak with capers and from-scratch...
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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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