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
Southern Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic fried chicken with all the fixings. This hands-on cooking class covers the time-honored techniques behind traditional Southern staples. Follow along with an expert chef as you practice coating and frying chicken to crunchy, golden perfection. Braise greens with bacon and master the art of forming...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pie Dough Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the possibilities of pie dough with a variety of creative treats. This hands-on cooking class highlights the versatility of pie dough as a base for sweet and savory delights. The chef teaches the essentials for making perfect pie dough to fill with wild mushrooms or berries to make rustic galettes. Fold...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Signature Cuban Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Delight in these flavor-packed recipes from the Cuban kitchen. In this immersive cooking class, you’ll explore iconic dishes from the heart of Cuba. Practice essential techniques like grilling pork with lime-marinated onions and frying crunchy tostones. You’ll brush up your knife skills to make a fresh, tropical...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Greek Vegetarian Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make plant-forward recipes inspired by Greek classics. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef teaches you how to make classic Greek recipes suitable for vegetarians. Mix and fry crispy falafel and season tender roasted potatoes with lemon and oregano. Assemble a tangy Greek salad for a touch of...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Upscale Japanese - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bask in the elegance of a Japanese feast handcrafted by you and your sweetheart. In this hands-on cooking class, the chef introduces you to classic Japanese ingredients and high-end techniques. You’ll practice the precision and finesse Japanese cooking is known for as you sear salmon and fry tempura vegetables....
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Nonna's Saucy Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The key to irresistible Italian cooking is an excellent sauce. This hands-on cooking class delves into Nonna’s recipe box to unveil the secrets of a great Italian sauce. With a world-class chef to guide you, you’ll prepare classic recipes like spicy shrimp fra diavolo to improve your sauce-making skills. Mix...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Kids Cooking Series
From-Scratch Pizzeria - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn how to make homemade pizza better than your favorite local pizza joint. Make memories and delicious pizza in this family-friendly cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up pizza dough from scratch and the technique to knead it. You'll top your creations with sauce, melty cheese and...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Top-Notch Cutting Techniques
$59
Cooking Class
$59
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...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Donuts From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Save yourself a trip to the donut shop with this exciting baking session. Donut fans will swoon for this super-sweet hands-on cooking class commemorating a true American original. You'll have guidance from a top-level local chef as you learn to make your own dough and turn it into classic donuts with fresh fillings...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stimulate the senses with the dynamic flavors of Thai cuisine. This interactive cooking class will help you master the signature balance of flavors essential to creating authentic Thai dishes. The chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pad thai and developing a rich, aromatic panang coconut curry. You’ll learn...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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