Best 10 Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Take your taste buds on a culinary Windy City tour in the the best 10 cooking classes in Downtown Chicago. You'll choose from an array of superb cooking classes led by a professional chef. Whether you want to enhance your baking skills or learn how to prepare an authentic Chinese dish, experts will help you master the skills you need to shine in the kitchen. Join others in Downtown Chicago for a best 10 cooking class today.


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Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sensational Sushi Rolls 6 slide
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Mother's Day

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
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Essential Dim Sum 6 slide
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Mother's Day

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. Begin by creating shrimp...
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Chef Janet
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta Methodology 6 slide
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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
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling for Beginners 6 slide
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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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Chef Alejandro
5.0
24 Reviews
Chicago (West Town)
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Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Spotlight on Vietnam 6 slide
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Spotlight on Vietnam

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a varied menu sampling iconic Vietnamese dishes. Turn up the flavor dial to max with this immersive cooking class showcasing Vietnamese ingredients and dishes. Led by the five-star chef tutor, you’ll be guided through key techniques to create shrimp spring rolls, chicken with aromatic lemongrass and rice...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
45 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Adventures 6 slide
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Mother'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...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
367 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Sat, May 10th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 6 slide
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Mother's Day

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...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
50 Reviews
Chicago (North Center)
Next Date: Fri, May 30th at 6:00PM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night 6 slide
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Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a menu of Latin American classics with your date in this inspired cooking class. Let the inspired flavors of Latin cuisine dance on your tongue in this date night cooking class. Together, you and your partner will grill steak, form and stuff pupusas and create fragrant, homemade salsa. End the evening with a...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
45 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 6 slide
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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
5.0
367 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Tue, May 27th at 6:30PM & other times
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Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu 2 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu 3 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu 4 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu 5 slide Naperville Cooking Class: Special Mother’s Day Menu 6 slide
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Special Mother’s Day Menu

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat mom to a luxurious brunch of modern favorites. Forget the flowers; treat your mom to a Mother’s Day feast made using the skills learnt in this interactive cooking class. In this expert chef-guided session, you’ll learn kitchen skills and discover new recipes as you make fluffy soufflé pancakes, eggs...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
4.6
45 Reviews
Naperville (Downtown)
Next Date: Sat, May 10th at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Modern Specialty Croissants 6 slide
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Modern Specialty Croissants

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give the classic croissant a contemporary touch with tantalizing sweet and savory additions. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll practice the art of laminated dough with tips from an expert chef. Once you've mastered the process for making classic croissant dough, you'll use your buttery dough to create savory...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
56 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 9:00AM & other times
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Couple's Steak Dinner - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give date night a new twist with a South American inspired feast. Spoil your special someone with a date night cooking class full of Latin spice. With a chef instructor to guide you, you’ll create a whole menu, kicking off with steak accompanied by handmade salsa and fresh pupusas, before ending the evening with a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
41 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Plant-Based Bites for Vegans 6 slide
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Plant-Based Bites for Vegans

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Delight in colorful vegan bites that combine innovation with international flavor profiles. This cooking class invites you to reimagine vegan cuisine through a global lens! With deep expertise in plant-based cooking, Chef Rakhi brings vibrant flavors and cultural inspiration to every dish on the five-course...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
50 Reviews
Chicago (North Center)
Next Date: Wed, May 14th at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Sushi 101 6 slide
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Classic Sushi 101

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Learn authentic techniques for creating your own sushi specialties with your team. Let Chef Alejandro demonstrate his modern methods for preparing sushi with artful culinary flair in this hands-on team building class. You'll get the inside scoop on his creative process, a fusion of traditional recipes and contemporary...
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Chef Alejandro
5.0
24 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Tue, May 20th at 6:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations 6 slide
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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
5.0
367 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Sat, May 24th at 6:30PM & other times
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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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Chef Janet
5.0
82 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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