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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Classic Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a fresh outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini carpaccio with preserved...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Baking 101 for Kids
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your kid to a fun baking week in this guided cooking series. Give your child a week of baking fun in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) designed especially for kids ages 7–11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, young bakers will create sweet and savory recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Global Kitchen Adventures
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your kid a world tour of food in this five-day cooking series. Give your child a week of culinary discovery in this interactive cooking series in Chicago designed for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, young cooks will prepare global-inspired menus featuring tostadas and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: From Knife Skills to Kitchen Control
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen a cooking series that improves comfort in the kitchen. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) built around technique-driven learning. With step-by-step guidance from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will practice poaching and sous-vide eggs, balancing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavorful Handmade Italian Pasta
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook Italian pasta dishes while sharpening everyday techniques. Make a full Italian-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll roll fresh pasta dough for linguine with clams and white wine sauce, prepare marinated prosciutto wrapped melon and bake a fig and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Global Kitchen Adventures
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen a culinary world tour in this five-day cooking series. Challenge your teen with global flavors in this interactive cooking series in Chicago designed for ages 12 and older. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a chef instructor, students will prepare dishes inspired by Asia, Europe, Mexico and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook Seasonal Chicken and Ratatouille
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create authentic French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Cook a seasonal French menu in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Prepare pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon-roasted new potatoes and classic salad Lyonnaise. Finish with a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Make Authentic Smash Burgers
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook flavorful smash burgers in this cooking class while learning searing and timing techniques. Learn the techniques behind a great smash burger in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare homemade buns, brisket smash burgers with caramelized onions and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Cook a Complete Southern Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Refine Southern techniques in this cooking class while cooking classic menu favorites. Build confidence with Southern cooking techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll fry classic buttermilk chicken, mix and shape biscuit dough and prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make Simple Smash Burgers From Scratch
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Build a classic diner-style smash burger menu in this cooking class while practicing searing and prep basics. Build a full burger menu in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to make homemade hamburger buns, smash brisket burgers with caramelized onions and double-fried French fries with truffle aioli....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: Kitchen Skills for Kids
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Treat your child to a kitchen week that mixes cooking, baking and creating in this cooking series. Inspire creativity and confidence in this interactive cooking series in Skokie (Chicago) created for kids ages 7-11. With step-by-step instruction from Chef William or a chef instructor, students will mix doughs, prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Classic Caribbean Island Flavors - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create authentic Caribbean dishes in this cooking class while learning simple marinating techniques. Cook vibrant island flavors together in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare grilled jerk chicken thighs, an arugula and avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and crispy tostones with creamy garlic mojo...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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