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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Traditional American Feast - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Bring everyone together with cozy comfort food favorites. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra cheesy mac and cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
86 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 2nd at 1:00PM
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Mystery Basket Competition

$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Challenge your teammates to a friendly competition with a mystery box challenge. Nothing brings out innovation and creativity quite like a competition, which is why in this unique team building experience with Chef Andy, you'll compete against your team members to determine who's a top-notch chef. Your group will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
382 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: From Savory to Sweet Bakes 6 slide
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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
5.0
95 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Wed, Apr 29th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons in Spring 6 slide
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Macarons in Spring

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, May 2nd at 9:00AM
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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
86 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 3rd at 1:00PM & other times
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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
382 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 6:30PM & other times
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Make a Flavorful American Meal - Family Fun

$69
Cooking Class
$69
Whip up cheesy comfort food and share the joy of cooking together. Celebrate family time in the kitchen with this fun American classics cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With help from Chef William or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare crispy herb-crusted chicken tenders, whip up gooey extra cheesy...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, May 2nd at 1:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Tantalizing Thai 6 slide
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Tantalizing Thai

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Take a culinary journey to Thailand to craft classic dishes. You'll learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in this cooking class. A chef will teach you how to balance the flavors of Thai cuisine while also learning the time-honored cooking techniques. You'll learn how to make a classic pad Thai and fry shrimp until...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
86 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 3rd at 4:00PM & 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
382 Reviews
Chicago (Fulton Market)
Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 6:30PM & 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
95 Reviews
Chicago
Next Date: Thu, May 21st at 5:30PM & 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
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, May 3rd at 1:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Iconic Spanish Paella 6 slide
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Iconic Spanish Paella

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience signature Spanish cooking with land-and-sea flavors. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego salad and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
86 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, May 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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