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
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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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Wholesome Sushi Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a fun kitchen session with a sushi theme. Plan a hands-on date night with this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) featuring bold Japanese flavors. Led by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled chicken yakitori with a yuzu and orange glaze, salmon crunch roll, vegetable tempura with dashi...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bake Like the French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create unbelievable Parisian pastries. Travel to Paris through your taste buds in this interactive cooking class. Using fresh ingredients and instruction from a world-class chef, you’ll craft delectable French pastries worthy of any...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Afternoon at a Parisian Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy treats made better than Paris's most delicious pâtisseries. Explore the foundations of French baking in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will take you on a sweet culinary journey to France to make iconic pastries from scratch. Along the way, learn the time-honored recipes and techniques to create...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
5-Star Dining - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Elevate your culinary skills with an intimate chef’s table meal. Enjoy a variety of dishes worthy of any high-class chef’s table in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a world-class chef, this carefully crafted meal is one you’ll want to experience again and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE
Chef's Station - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This culinary collab gives couples a chance to chill out and cook together. Take your seat at the chef's table with a date night cooking class that welcomes romantic pairings in both food and company! Share your station with a first-rate instructor who'll show you how to prepare classic seared scallops, refreshing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
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
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class
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
Chicago
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CHEF’S PLACE
How to Use Your Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enhance your knife skills with help from the best. From cleaning to sharpening to cutting, you’ll learn basic knife skills and beyond in this chef-led cooking class. It’s a chance to get to know the basics and create an amazing meal in a fun, relaxed...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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