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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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
Serving the Chicago area
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Flavorful Neapolitan Pizza From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a Naples-inspired Italian dinner in this hands-on cooking experience. Explore the flavors of Naples in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll mix and bake classic Italian meatballs, stretch and top pizza dough and prepare a bright vegetable...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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 preparing elote cups with warm...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Make Gourmet Filled Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a variety of filled donuts in one donut-making session. Create a trio of filled donuts in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate hazelnut, tiramisu and lemon curd-filled donuts, complete with glazes and toppings. You’ll gain practical...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavorful Hibachi Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Japanese-inspired cooking with hibachi style in this fun cooking class. Cook a balanced hibachi-style menu in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll pan-cook teriyaki chicken, fold and cook gyoza, mix a bright ginger-orange dressing and prepare a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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
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Garden-Fresh Springtime Cooking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make a spring-inspired meal from start to finish in this cooking session. Learn to prepare a seasonal spring meal in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make herb-marinated steak with blue cheese butter, asparagus salad with thyme vinaigrette and prosciutto...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make a Vibrant Brazilian Steakhouse Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice pro-level grilling and timing skills in this hands-on cooking class. Explore traditional Brazilian cooking in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak using churrascaria methods, sauté collard greens and fry plantains for a savory-sweet...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Make a Vibrant French Meal
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore a French seasonal dinner through spring inspiration in this guided session. Explore springtime French flavors in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll grill steak, prepare a seasonal salad with mustard vinaigrette, bake a savory tarte Tatin and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Pizza by Hand
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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 or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Selections From Spain
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Spanish flavor becomes the essence of exceptional home dining. Add a dash of European panache to your dining routine with this thoughtful cooking class. Discover the complex blend of influences that make Spanish cuisine so intriguing. Your expert instructor leads you through a session featuring a classic paella,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.