Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Best Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago for your next culinary journey
Downtown Chicago is known for many things — its culture, music and of course, food. If you want to recreate some of these favorites in your own kitchen, join a cooking class in the area. You'll learn how to prepare amazing recipes in the comfort of your own home. Your dinner guests will appreciate the care and time you took to prepare the perfect meal. Expert chefs are looking forward to meeting you at a Downtown Chicago cooking class.
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CHEF’S PLACE
Creative American Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
In this fun, family-oriented class, everyone has the chance to get creative with cupcakes. Families with kids aged seven and over are bound to have a blast in this dedicated, all-American cooking class. Under the guidance of an esteemed local chef with over a decade's experience, you and your little ones will learn to...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romance in Marrakesh - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the alluring flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine. This gourmet cooking class invites couples to an evening of culinary romance as an expert chef leads your journey into Moroccan recipes. Assemble a refreshing salad, then the chef teaches you to roast juice chicken flavored with caramelized onion...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
A Taste of Italian Classics
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes.
Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Hearty Vegan Feast
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to prepare an incredible vegan meal that will never leave you hungry with Chef Jane. This hands-on class with Chef Jane boasts an impressive menu of recipes. You'll learn to maximize the taste of vegetables with an array of cooking techniques.
The star of the show is the hearty cauliflower steak fit for...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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From Dough to Delicious Pizza
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Start with Caprese salad and craft pizzas with personalized toppings. In this cooking class, Chef Janet invites you to discover the secrets of authentic pizza-making. From dough preparation to topping selection, this culinary lesson covers every step to create the ultimate pizza experience.
Start with a refreshing...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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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...
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Verified Chef
Chef Alejandro
Chicago (West Town)
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American Cupcakes - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Level up your family's cupcake game in true American style. If you and your little ones love nothing more than the smell of a freshly baked tray of cupcakes, why not take this cooking class and learn to level up your decorations? Together, you're sure to have a blast as you bond over the experience of learning...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Kids’ Series: World Culinary Tour
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This summer series is tailor-made for culinary kids who love to cook. If you have culinary kids who are ready for a foodie adventure, this five-day summer cooking class series might just be for them. In it, a renowned chef will teach them the essentials of kitchen safety, before helping them to unlock the skills...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Moroccan Medley
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Travel to North Africa and sample the aromatic, colorful, and altogether wonderful food of Morocco. There's no passport necessary to go on this culinary journey to Morocco with Chef Jane. In this hands-on class, she will guide you through a classically filling three-course Moroccan meal that might just make it's way...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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From Savory to Sweet Bakes
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn the basics of baking from savory breads to sweet desserts with gluten-free options available. This cooking class introduces you to the fundamentals of baking, with a focus on creating versatile and flavorful doughs. Chef Janet’s step-by-step guidance makes this session perfect for bakers of all skill...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Teens Cooking Series
Global Eats: Teen Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary teens will love cooking their way around the world in this five-day class. If you have a future foodie in your family, this five-day cooking class is sure to inspire them. In it, they’ll get hands-on guidance from a renowned chef as they learn to master a raft of delicious world cuisines. They’ll build...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italiano Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare a complete menu of traditional Italian classics. Make a complete menu of Italian inspired dishes with this fun cooking class. Led by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make and shape fresh pasta and cook it with shrimp and tomatoes for a classic summertime dish. You’ll serve that with a seasonal salad and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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OTHER EXPERIENCES in Downtown Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.