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
Dice, Slice & Snack
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn the essential knife techniques while chopping up tasty snacks! Elevate the proper use of knives at home in this fun cooking class with Chef Andy. Discover tips for knife care and handling and learn the difference between chef's knives and pairing knives as you slice and dice through this session.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Chinese Takeout Favorites
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home without the delivery fee. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef David will teach you how to recreate beloved Chinese takeout recipes in your own kitchen. Learn how to make savory sauces, crispy dumplings and hearty fried rice from start to finish while practicing your knife...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Dough to Dinner Pasta Making
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create authentic pasta dough and sauces with Italian inspiration. This cooking class invites you to master the art of fresh pasta making alongside an esteemed culinary host. Discover timeless techniques and bold flavors that define the heart of Italian cuisine.
You will learn to prepare classic Caesar salad with...
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Indonesian Rice Table
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Titik for an extraordinary Indonesian culinary experience. Chef Titik is excited to share her wealth of culinary knowledge with you in this hands-on cooking class where you'll focus on Indonesian recipes and ingredients.
Begin by preparing sayur urap, a traditional salad made with shredded coconut,...
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Chef Titik
Chicago (New City)
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A Night Out in Spain
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate the lively flavors of Spanish cuisine during this cooking class. Learn how to craft a Spanish feast from scratch during this engaging cooking class. A highly skilled chef instructor will teach show you the steps for achieving Spanish culinary bliss, allowing you to create a menu that includes a variety of...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fresh Taste of Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a spring-inspired meal in this guided cooking experience. Prepare a well-balanced spring menu in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken, grill baby artichokes, assemble a kale salad with Parmesan vinaigrette and bake a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Wholesome Spring Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a spring-inspired seasonal dinner in this guided cooking session. Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to roast chicken with lemon and rosemary, grill baby artichokes served with basil aioli and toss a Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan vinaigrette. Finish with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Chicago
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Fold, pleat and battle your way through Chicago’s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Chicago! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge.
Fold, pinch, pleat and...
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Local Chef
Chicago
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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 TRAVELS TO YOU
Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Techniques
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Build confidence in the kitchen while sharpening your knife skills with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class focused on honing your fundamental cooking skills, Chef David will guide you through practicing basic knife cuts and techniques that will help you prepare meals with efficiency and ease. Master culinary...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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Vegetarian Indian Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover authentic Indian dishes to add to your line-up of vegetarian recipes. Indulge in your favorite Indian dishes in this vegetarian cooking class. Whatever your skill level, Chef Rakhi will teach you how to cook traditional meals with unique spices and aromas you’ll love to recreate at home.
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Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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Social Distancing Friendly
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