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 TRAVELS TO YOU
Essential Dim Sum
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Explore an incredible array of Asian dishes prepared with a hearty helping of tradition. The time-honored traditions of dim sum comes to your home kitchen in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. She'll teach you how to create your own classic spread brimming with fresh flavor.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Timeless Parisian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Try approachable French techniques with step-by-step guidance in this hands-on cooking class. Cook a French-inspired menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make croque monsieur, French onion soup, apple and fennel salad and poached pears with orange...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bold Croissant Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice croissant making in this guided sweet-and-spicy baking session. Create bakery-style pastries in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare croissant dough, shape pain au chocolat and bake savory fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Buttery Croissant Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy variety in this guided cooking session. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Jesse or a resident chef...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Vegan Chinese Takeout Favorites
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Join Chef Andy for an authentic Chinese culinary experience with 100% plant-based dishes. During this hands-on cooking class, Chef Andy will guide you in preparing Chinese takeout meals with a vegan twist. You'll also learn cooking techniques that can be used in a variety of recipes.
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Make Signature Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy theme in this guided cooking experience. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Eric or a resident chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Modern Hibachi Experience
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class. Build confidence with hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza, a crisp ginger-dressed salad and ginger crème brûlée, plus a yuzu and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern Hibachi Cooking
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience a hibachi-style cooking session focused on Japanese inspiration in this hands-on cooking class. Build confidence with hibachi-style cooking in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make chicken teriyaki, shrimp and pork gyoza, a crisp ginger-dressed salad...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create a gourmet four-course meal featuring tapas selections filled with authentic Spanish flavors. This tapas and paella cooking class celebrates the heart of Spanish cuisine with premium ingredients, essential knife skills and a family-style feast. Under Chef Andy’s guidance, you’ll master traditional techniques...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Flavorful Hibachi Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Japanese-inspired cooking with hibachi style in this fun cooking class. Cook a balanced hibachi-style menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll pan-cook teriyaki chicken, fold and cook gyoza, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Love Italian Style - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
This date night cooking class invites you and your partner to create an Italian feast. Love is in the air when you and your partner join this Italian-inspired date night cooking class. Prepare herb-infused risotto, Tuscan brick-grilled chicken and end your evening with a classic Italian dessert. You'll work alongside...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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