Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago, IL
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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Date Night Thai Cuisine Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This exploration of traditional Thai cooking makes a perfect date night activity. Share a sumptuous lesson in authentic Thai cooking with your favorite kitchen companion in this date night cooking class. Your instructor plays host to a session where you'll create dishes like spring rolls, pad Thai, and coconut crème...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Master the Basics of Bread Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your inner baker with fresh homemade bread. Bake your way through a trio of fresh breads in this immersive cooking class in Chicago. Join Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs to knead soft focaccia, shape pain d’epi and mini baguettes and toast crostini for a whipped ricotta and hot honey...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
An Elegant Taste of France
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make sophisticated French fare and elevate your home-made dishes with Parisian flair. Explore the elegant world of French cuisine in an engaging cooking class. Learn to replicate French culinary techniques from a five-star professional chef in an educational environment. Cook through a multi-course menu...
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Verified Chef
Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
New Year
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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Build Classic Comfort With a French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bring the essence of French country cooking to your table. Warm up with a menu of French comfort food in this cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare roasted cauliflower soup, buttery green beans and a traditional chicken and sausage cassoulet. For...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Holiday
Vibrant Spanish Dishes
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make authentic Spanish cuisine in a hands-on lesson. Jump into the fresh flavors of Spain with an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality dishes from a top-notch chef while gaining new skills in the kitchen.
Start with two appetizers including pan con tomate with thick-cut bread...
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Verified Chef
Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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Learn the Feel of Good Dough
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn time-tested techniques for delicious, fluffy bread at home. Get hands-on with homemade bread in this beginner-friendly baking cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through making roasted vegetable focaccia, shaping French baguettes and pain d’epi...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Sushi Party for Kids
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Roll up some sushi rolls from scratch and more with Chef Alejandro. Kids who love being in the kitchen will have a blast in this hands-on sushi-making class with Chef Alejandro. Get ready to roll up some sushi rolls and enjoy a fun Japanese meal!
First, the kids will learn how to make seaweed salad with fresh crab....
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Verified Chef
Chef Alejandro
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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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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Whip Up Classic Comfort With a French Twist
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master comforting French classics made with love and tradition. Learn the essentials of rustic French cooking in this flavor-packed cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through sautéing haricots verts in brown butter, blending roasted cauliflower into a...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.