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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Mediterranean Southern French Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook flavorful Southern French dishes inspired by Provence. Explore French spring flavors in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with herbs, prepare a bright vegetable salad and cook a fragrant rice pilaf. You’ll also make a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Iconic Spanish Paella
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience signature Spanish cooking with land-and-sea flavors. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A Taste of Provence
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover modern Southern French flavors with seasonal classics. Prepare a well-rounded French spring meal in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make roasted chicken Provençal, green beans and tomato salad, herbed rice pilaf and flourless chocolate cake with crème...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Intimate Japanese Bistro - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a signature Japanese bistro dinner for date night. Cook a Japanese bistro menu from scratch in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll sear salmon, build flavorful garlic rice, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and master light tempura...
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Skokie
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Cook a Flavorful Mexican Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make fresh Mexican tacos from scratch for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Mexican flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare carne asada tacos with pico de gallo, blackened fish tacos with avocado crema and homemade corn tortillas from scratch. You’ll also make classic Mexican street corn and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Japanese Bistro Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft a thoughtfully curated Japanese-inspired dinner together for date night. Share a flavorful evening in this fun Japanese cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you and your partner will prepare seared salmon with honey miso butter, butter fried garlic rice, vegetable tempura with...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Authentic Bulgogi and Banchan Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Develop refined Korean cooking skills from scratch. Explore Korean flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to marinate and grill bulgogi beef for lettuce wraps, prepare classic banchan like marinated cucumber salad, quick kimchi and japchae and steam soft gyeran jjim. You’ll serve...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Create Refined French Spring Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master seasonal French pastries from scratch in this cooking class. Bake delicate French-inspired desserts in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to make lemon poppy seed madeleines, lavender shortbread cookies, honey chamomile panna cotta and almond financiers from start to finish. Chef Eric or a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sweet and Savory Croissant Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use laminated dough for delightful sweet and savory pastry treats. Shine a spotlight on sweet and savory dough creations at this immersive cooking class led by a five-star chef. Watch the chef demonstrate key techniques before you get hands-on experience making a laminated dough and use it to make both...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Couple's Steak Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give date night a new twist with a South American inspired feast. Spoil your special someone with a date night cooking class full of Latin spice. With a chef instructor to guide you, you’ll create a whole menu, kicking off with steak accompanied by handmade salsa and fresh pupusas, before ending the evening with a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Staple Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover how easy it can be to make bread at home. This interactive cooking class delves into the art of bread-making with a selection of essential loaves. Learn the roles of yeast and proofing as you make homemade white bread. Explore different types of flour and additional ingredients while making cinnamon raisin...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cook a Savory Korean BBQ Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a street-style Korean BBQ feast in this cooking class. Build confidence with Korean cooking techniques in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled bulgogi, a variety of banchan, gyeran jjim and steamed rice. You’ll practice marinating, stir-frying...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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