Fun Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Professional chefs lead fun cooking classes in Downtown Chicago and you won’t want to miss it. These classes are specifically designed to entertain guests while preparing whimsical foods. You’ll enjoy a class with an amusing chef and learn how to prepare these foods in your own home for an unforgettable dinner party. Whether it’s by yourself or with a group of friends, head to a Downtown Chicago location for an unforgettable evening.


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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
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$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
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 22nd at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Refined French Essentials 6 slide
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Refined French Essentials

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to cook timeless French classics in this hands-on class. Learn classic techniques at the heart of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare pan-roasted chicken breasts with white wine sauce, oven-roasted crispy potatoes and steamed artichokes served with homemade lemon aioli....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, May 27th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Spanish Paella Party

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
383 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 6 slide
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Macarons with Mom

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 23rd at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Forging Fresh Pasta

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Learn how to craft a complete pasta meal in this incredible team building experience! There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade pasta, and this team building class is perfect for any group looking to connect over the creation and enjoyment of a good pasta-centric meal. You and your team will be immersed in all...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
383 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Top-Notch Cutting Techniques 6 slide
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Gain a necessary advantage in the kitchen by sharpening up your knife skills. No matter how much culinary experience you have, you can elevate your talents in this cooking class focused on the art of knifework. Discover preferred uses for a variety of knives while practicing gourmet methods for preparing various...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 6 slide
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Make Pasta at a Local Distillery

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and top it with a garden marinara sauce. Join Chef Janet for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to craft fresh pasta from scratch. You'll mix flour and eggs into silky dough, knead it until it's just right, let it rest, then roll it out to the perfect thickness. Once you've nailed...
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Chef Janet
5.0
96 Reviews
Chicago
Next Date: Thu, Jun 11th at 5:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 6 slide
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Cook Timeless French Classics

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop reliable French cooking skills from scratch. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll gain hands-on...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, May 27th at 7:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 6 slide
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Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook authentic pizzas in this cooking class while learning dough handling and baking techniques. Build confidence with dough and pizza techniques in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll mix pizza dough from scratch, shape and bake a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
52 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Festive Seasonal Spread 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Festive Seasonal Spread

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Get your group in on the holiday spirit with a collaborative seasonal menu. 'Tis the season to bring the gang together in the kitchen for a team building cooking class with real sparkle! Chef Andy leads you through a party spread that celebrates the best of wintertime flavor. Your team will enjoy a selection of hors...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
383 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 13th at 11:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings 6 slide
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Learn to Make Fresh Dumplings

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Unlock the art of dumpling-making in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. You'll discover how simple it is to create silky dough, flavorful fillings and perfectly folded dumplings right in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a savory meat mix or a tasty vegetarian version, you’ll learn techniques that...
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Chef Janet
5.0
96 Reviews
Chicago (Norwood Park)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 15th at 5:30PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Knife Skills Booster 6 slide
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Knife Skills Booster

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get hands-on knife skills experience in a fun and practical workshop. Guarantee that your knife skills will make the cut thanks to an expert led cooking class. In this total knife session you’ll pick up some professional tips and techniques for cutting, chopping and slicing, from prepping vegetables to dicing meat....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
88 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 1:00PM & other times
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