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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Pop-up Class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll fresh sushi at a local distillery and master rice, fillings and hands-on technique. Roll into the world of sushi-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet, hosted inside a local distillery. Learn how fun and approachable homemade sushi can be as you practice basics like seasoning warm sushi rice and...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Refined Parisian Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Share a French-inspired couples evening in this fun cooking class. Share a refined yet approachable cooking experience with your date in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare salmon en papillote with fennel and dill, herb-roasted potatoes and crêpes Suzette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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
Skokie
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Pop-up Class
Traditional Pasta-Making
$75
Cooking Class
$75
Learn to make fresh pasta and homemade marinara from scratch in this hands-on class. If fresh, handmade pasta has been calling your name, this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet is the perfect place to start. Discover how a few simple pantry staples can become silky, delicious pasta and gain the confidence to...
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Chef Janet
Chicago
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Festive Seasonal Spread
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Elegant Parisian Salmon Supper - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Plan a Parisian-inspired date night in this hands-on cooking class. Cook a French-inspired menu together in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Learn how to prepare salmon en papillote with shaved fennel and dill, roast potatoes with herbs and finish with classic crêpes Suzette. Chef William or a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Springtime Italian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine through fresh spring flavors. Get a new look at Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef will teach you how to make pasta from scratch and use fresh spring ingredients to make a sauce to pair with it. Plus, you'll make a fruity dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. Improve your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classics of Chinese Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the flavors and ingredients of classic Chinese cuisine. This immersive cooking class will give you an in-depth look at Chinese cuisine. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn fresh ingredients into your favorite Chinese dishes. Plus, learn essential kitchen skills and Chinese cooking techniques that will...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
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
Chicago (Norwood Park)
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Great for Groups of 14-48
Classic French Dinner
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
Brush up on staple French flavors and modern culinary technique in this team building event. Few culinary traditions have advanced the art of food quite like French cuisine and in this interactive team building activity led by Chef Andy, your group will discover the classic flavors and cutting-edge techniques that...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Wholesome Spring Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a spring-inspired seasonal dinner in this guided cooking session. Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Learn how to roast chicken with lemon and rosemary, grill baby artichokes served with basil aioli and toss a Tuscan kale salad with Parmesan vinaigrette. Finish with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Best of Chinese Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create regional wonders from some of the most beloved culinary cultures in the world. Expand your personal cookbook into savory new territory with a session in global fare made with gourmet flair. The recipes you'll create are some of the most flavorful dishes from the region, all shared with you step-by-step by your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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