Cooking Classes in the Chicago Region
Best cooking classes in the Chicago Region for your next culinary journey.

Discover the thrill of fine-tuning your kitchen skills and creating delicious gourmet dishes with cooking classes in Chicago and other areas! You can choose from a wide range of menus and cuisines, from breads and pastries to specialty menus covering a host of cultures. And your instructors are seasoned professional chefs eager to teach you everything you need to know, no matter your experience level. Book a cooking class today and taste the world in a whole new way!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Seaside in the South of France
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze with this vibrant menu. This hands-on cooking class focuses on regional French cuisine, drawing inspiration from the coast and classic Mediterranean fare. While exploring this lighter side of French cooking, you’ll elevate your skills, learning to mix homemade vinaigrette...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Vegetarian Indian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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.
You’ll begin...
Verified Chef
Chef Rakhi
Chicago (North Center)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Father's Day
Sushi Adventures
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Bring your creativity to the table with a classic Japanese delicacy! Let the aroma of indulgent sushi surround you as Chef Andy makes the process of handcrafting these mouthwatering delights accessible and enjoyable. In addition, you will be introduced to fundamental knife techniques to ensure each meal is as...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Eat the Rainbow
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu that looks as lovely as it tastes. This interactive cooking class blends visual artistry with elevated aromas, textures and tastes. An expert chef sharpens your skills from the fundamentals of pan sauce to upgraded presentation techniques. Enhance savory steak with rainbow peppercorns, craft a...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Sushi Rolling for Beginners
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Dive into this beginner sushi rolling class and become your own itamae in no time! In this beginner-level, hands-on sushi-making class with Chef Alejandro, you will learn the everything you need to know to make some of the most popular types of sushi rolls and sauces at home.
You will begin this class by learning...
Verified Chef
Chef Alejandro
Chicago (West Town)
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stimulate the senses with the dynamic flavors of Thai cuisine. This interactive cooking class will help you master the signature balance of flavors essential to creating authentic Thai dishes. The chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pad thai and developing a rich, aromatic panang coconut curry. You’ll learn...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Healthy Mediterranean Favorites
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a menu of flavorful dishes while sticking with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Join Chef Andy in this fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to combine time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients to create a satisfying spread.
First, you’ll make creamy hummus with garbanzo beans,...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pizza With a Twist
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Re-imagine what pizza can be with inventive takes on the traditional pie. This fun and creative cooking class explores the exciting possibilities of classic pizza dough. The chef shares tips for preparing a basic dough to transform into delicious bites from a decadent carbonara-style pizza to hearty calzones stuffed...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Classic Kid's Pizza Party
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch.
After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fine French Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This elegant menu for two combines essential gourmet dishes prepared in the finest French heritage. Linger in the kitchen with your special someone in a hands-on cooking class that encourages romantic culinary collaboration. You'll work side-by-side while preparing seared scallops, rich risotto and indulgent caramel...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Japanese Cooking Party for Kids
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Young chefs will master the art of Japanese flavors and basic kitchen skills. Budding chefs will love getting creative in the kitchen during this engaging cooking class. Chef Andy will guide these little master chefs through a Japanese-inspired menu while teaching the proper technique of knife skills and more kitchen...
Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Chicago
05/17/2025
05/05/2025
We had a great time with Chef Rakhi! She did a great job teaching us the proper steps and techniques, and educating us about the dishes. It was a pleasure to cook in her beautiful kitchen and the food turned out delicious!
03/27/2025
Such a fun time! Chef Janet was professional, kind, and a great teacher. We made and ate a lot of sushi!
10/23/2024
Chef Janet was very professional, she was an excellent teacher and we had a great time. She made the class very easy to follow, she was prepared with everything she was going to need and we learned a lot!

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