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
Mother's Day Favorite
Seasonal Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make your own fresh spring macarons with help from a chef. In this seasonal cooking class, you’ll create fresh, flaky French macarons inspired by the flavors and ingredients of springtime. You’ll even get to craft the perfect flavor fillings to complement your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Cozy American Meal - Family Fun
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Whip up fun comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Bring the whole family together for this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Kids and adults alike will love making herb-crusted chicken tenders that are crispy and golden, plus extra cheesy mac and cheese that’s comfort food at its best. For dessert,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Soup or Chili Cook-Off
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Compete against your colleagues with a friendly soup or chili cook-off. Turn up the heat with a soup or chili cook-off in this fun team building activity that blends creativity, collaboration and a dash of friendly competition. Guided by Chef Janet, teams will craft the most flavorful pot of soup or chili using a...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Plant-Based Brunch Comforts
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Enjoy brunch dishes that are simple, seasonal and satisfying. Discover how easy it is to make an elevated vegetarian brunch in this carefully crafted cooking class with Chef Andy. You'll learn essential techniques while creating a perfectly balanced menu that's both impressive and approachable.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Great for Groups of 10-50
Learn to Roll Sushi - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Chicago. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team won’t forget! In this fun team building activity in Chicago, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way through a sushi...
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Local Chef
Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE
A Study in Classic Indian Cuisine
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Chef Rakhi guides you through preparation of classic Indian cuisine with slight innovative twists. Inspired by the rich, spice-filled traditions of Indian cuisine, this hands-on cooking class will teach you the fundamentals of preparing bold, comforting Indian dishes. Explore authentic techniques and ingredients that...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Wholesome and Hearty Mediterranean Meal
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive headfirst into the popular Mediterranean diet, known for its wholesome ingredients and incredible variety. In this immersive cooking class with Chef Titik, you will learn to create a diverse meal with nutritious ingredients and an array of robust flavors. The best part is that, with help from Chef Titik, it will...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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Mother's Day Favorite
Macarons in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vibrant Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Spend date night cooking side by side with French flair. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Chicago. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Festive Parisian Feast - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Turn an ordinary evening into a Parisian-inspired date night. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 14-30
Potsticker Dumpling Feast
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to mix, fill and fold delicate potstickers in this fun team building activity. Get your group rolling with a fun and interactive potsticker-making team building activity. Guided by Chef Janet, your group will learn the art of crafting delicate dumplings with perfect folds and flavorful fillings.
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Plant-Powered Mexican Feast
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Craft a vegan Mexican brunch from scratch with expert guidance and fresh ingredients. View Mexican cuisine through a vegan lens in this exciting cooking class where plant-based ingredients take the spotlight. With an esteemed chef guiding you, you'll craft a flavorful vegan feast from appetizer to main and...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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