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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Seasonal Italian Summer Pasta
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Develop confidence in Italian cooking techniques in this cooking class. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Mix and roll homemade pasta dough, then shape and cook hand-cut pasta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil and Parmesan. You’ll also prepare orecchiette with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: World Cooking Skills Week
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen five days of cooking confidence-building through global cuisine in this cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Italian Outdoor Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare light Italian meals in this cooking class while building grilling and risotto skills. Prepare a bright Italian meal in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill herb-marinated chicken, cook lemon and saffron risotto and assemble a tomato and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Explore Summer Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Practice grilling in this cooking class while improving smoking and heat control skills. Work with fire and smoke in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon, grilled skirt steak with scallion gremolata and grilled corn with lime...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Master Time-Honored Southern Comfort Dishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare classic Southern meals in this cooking class while building frying and baking skills. Cook classic Southern comfort food in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare buttermilk fried chicken with a crisp crust, flaky buttermilk biscuits with hot honey butter and a refreshing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Craft Seasonal Outdoor Cooking Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build a balanced grilled menu in this cooking class while practicing smoking and heat control basics. Explore grilling and smoking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare corn fritters with smoked salmon and cook corn with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Southern Cuisine Skill Building
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create traditional Southern dishes in this cooking class while learning frying and biscuit techniques. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Caribbean Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning marinating and frying techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Create a Classic Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice Italian cooking skills designed for home cooks. Prepare classic Italian recipes in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make handmade linguine, cook clams in white wine sauce and assemble prosciutto wrapped melon. You’ll finish by baking a fig...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make Bold Caribbean Favorites - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create bold Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Share a flavorful evening focused on Caribbean cuisine in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare jerk chicken thighs, arugula and avocado salad,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Italian Al Fresco Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook light al fresco dishes in this cooking class while learning grilling and pastry basics. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor-style menu in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Cook grilled salmon with tomato caper relish, prepare a farro salad with lemon and herbs and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Traditional Summer Pasta
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make fresh pasta and seasonal sides in this interactive cooking class. Build confidence with pasta-making techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make fresh pasta dough and turn it into two dishes, hand-cut pasta with asparagus and truffle oil...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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