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
Team Building Activity
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish.
After enjoying elote cups with queso...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Confections: Classic Macrons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create classic French macrons from scratch and guided by a professional 5-star chef. Create macrons in this engaging cooking class. A 5-star chef guides you through classic French techniques and helps you master the art of creating these sweet confections. Prepare two varieties for you to show off to your friends....
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Italian Delights - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take Italian classics to another level by giving dishes an authentic Italian spin. Skip the fancy restaurant reservation and create your favorite dishes from scratch. Guided by an expert chef, you will become a grill master, learning all about tempering, seasoning and resting your meats for maximum flavor and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Sensational Sushi Rolls
$115
Cooking Class
$115
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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Making Pizza by Hand
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Festive Holiday Ravioli Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to sprinkle that festive touch on a classic ravioli recipe. Ever wondered if you can make ravioli more holiday-appropriate, well then this cooking class is for you. Learn to make butternut squash ravioli tossed in a vibrant arugula walnut pesto and ricotta ravioli served with a savory tomato-pancetta sauce....
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
French Pastry Making 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional French pastries from a highly-accomplished chef. Dive into the posh world of French pastries in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make decadent treats from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Enjoy a savory start by crafting ham & swiss Gougères followed by delicate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Essential Dim Sum
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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
Serving the Chicago area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Mystery Basket Competition
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Delectable Italian Creations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a distinctly Italian take on these select specialties Skip the fancy restaurant reservation and create your favorite dishes from scratch. Guided by an expert chef, you will become a grill master, learning all about tempering, seasoning and resting your meats for maximum flavor and tenderness. Effortlessly...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Festive Mexican Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Breakdown the process of fresh tamales, from masa to filling and more. Master the art of making fresh tamales in this cooking class. A chef instructor will guide you through the techniques for creating tamales from scratch using fresh masa. Craft two flavorful fillings with savory meat and creamy cheeses topped with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Holiday
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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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.