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 OR YOUR PLACE
From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn to create pasta dough from scratch and pair it with classic sauces. This cooking class invites you to explore the timeless art of pasta-making, creating an authentic Italian meal from scratch. Chef Andy will guide you step-by-step in preparing a three-course menu inspired by Italy’s rich culinary...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Authentic Italian
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare an authentic four-course Italian menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Italian recipes and culinary techniques.
Some of the...
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Chef David
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft tagliatelle or gnocchi pasta with a tomato basil sauce and finish with tiramisù. This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta-making. Chef Janet will teach you essential techniques for creating fresh, flavorful dishes with confidence.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic Flavors of Little Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Italian favorites in a riveting cooking session. Explore the famous world of Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch chef in an interactive environment. Master new skills while cooking through a multi-course menu featuring crispy chicken...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Little Italy at Home
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy Italian American classics straight from your home kitchen. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll expand your comfort food repertoire with crowd-pleasing recipes. The chef will teach you fundamental techniques, including proper breading procedures, sauce-making methods, and how to prepare pasta dough from...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh Brunch Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create brunch-inspired favorites with a fun twist in this fun cooking class. Enjoy a fun time in the kitchen in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a cinnamon roll cake, brown sugar peppercorn bacon and cloud egg nests from scratch. You’ll gain practical...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Favorite Dishes From 'The Bear'
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Cook up an array of dishes featured on one of television's most celebrated fictional kitchens. This hands-on cooking class from Chef Andy recreates some of the best bites from "The Bear." Taste sweet and savory specialties from Carmy and gang in a session that celebrates the flavors of Chicago.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Sensational Sushi Rolls
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create your own authentic sushi filled with fresh ingredients and classic flavors. No need for reservations at your favorite sushi house when this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet is on the menu. She'll share her secrets for assembling your own smashing sushi selections.
Begin by learning the traditional...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Cozy Brunch Bites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of modern brunch cooking in this fun cooking class. Cook classic brunch bites in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make a cinnamon roll cake, caramelized bacon and light cloud eggs. You’ll practice timing, baking and simple...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh Brunch Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create a brunch spread that wows in this hands-on cooking class. Create crowd-pleasing brunch favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to bake a cinnamon roll cake, prepare brown sugar peppercorn bacon and make fluffy cloud egg nests. Chef Eric or a resident chef will guide you...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Cozy Parisian Bistro Meal
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook a well-rounded French bistro menu with confidence in this hands-on cooking class. Bring the flavors of Paris to your kitchen in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full bistro-style meal featuring croque monsieur, French onion soup, a crisp apple and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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