What will I do and make in a pizza making class and do we eat the meal?

You'll build your own pizza from the dough up alongside a chef in Chicago, covering 3 to 4 courses depending on the class. After stretching, saucing and topping your base, it goes into the oven, and some classes add a starter and dessert around it. Best of all, you sit down and enjoy your pizza once it's baked.

Are pizza making classes good for beginners?

Definitely. Chicago has 1 pizza making classes suited to beginners, where the chef walks you through the whole process. Good places to start include Classic Kid's Pizza Party, From Dough to Delicious Pizza and Crafting Italian Pizza. Even if a class isn't flagged for beginners, the chef can often adjust the instruction and pace to match your experience level.

What are the most popular pizza making classes in Chicago?

Among the most popular pizza making classes in Chicago are From Dough to Delicious Pizza, Crafting Italian Pizza and Classic Kid's Pizza Party, which have earned ratings as high as 5.0 across 397 reviews from past guests.

Can pizza making classes accommodate dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, allergies)?

Yes, 3 pizza making classes in Chicago provide vegetarian options, and chefs can usually accommodate other requirements as well. Add your allergies, preferences or dietary needs to the message field for the chef during booking so they can prepare.

Pizza Making Classes Chicago

Crafting Italian Pizza Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago

Shannon C. August, 2025

Booked the class Crafting Italian Pizza with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

We had a lot of fun at our pizza cooking class!

Benjamin G. September, 2026

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Chicago Loop)

Chef Andy did a great job of making my group feel included and everyone had a fun time making pizza and dessert. I would highly recommend one of his classes for any large group or corporate engagement. Thanks Chef Andy for all your attention to detail and upbeat attitude!

Arielle M. August, 2026

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy

I was in Chicago for a conference and as a sales rep I am usually asked to host business dinners which can be boring and lame at times. Instead, I invited a bunch of prospects and clients to a cooking class with Chef Andy and he was INCREDIBLE! We had a wide range of abilities in the class and he did a great job of breaking up everyone into teams so that those with less skills could still feel included. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and all of my prospects and clients literally said this was "the best conference sidebar event they had ever been to." I was ecstatic with the experience!

Kim P. August, 2023

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Andy's class was awesome! My husband and I came from Oklahoma in search of help learning to make a great crust for our new pizzeria. Andy did just that. He explained the how's and why's of every step of the recipe. His apartment was squeaky clean. He was very welcoming and friendly. The neighborhood seemed very safe. We very much enjoyed his class, even my husband, who was skeptical. I would totally recommend Chef Andy and his pizza class to anyone and everyone!

Teela G. October, 2021

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (West Town)

Amazing experience! Chef Andy was flexible, engaging and tons of fun! A must do experience!!!

Melloney D. May, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

What an amazing time we had with Chef Paco! We seriously can't stop people how amazing it was. The food was excellent, and even though I was terrible with the dough, Chef Paco made the experience wonderful. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. Honestly can't wait to do it again.

Parshva B. March, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was fantastic. Everything was neat and easy to follow. He did a great job explaining how to properly round out the dough. You can tell he had tremendous knowledge about the industry and the cuisine. The dessert was great too!

Dan S. March, 2020

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This is an excellent class and you should take it, whether you want a good pizza recipe or simply an enjoyable evening out. Our class had a small group (four of us) and loose, relaxed vibe, with not so much instruction as to feel like a lecture but enough so you'll know what to do when you want to give it a shot at home. The food was wonderful and the evening was, overall, more than worth the price for us.

Aj V. January, 2020

Booked the class L'Amore = Pizza with Chef Scott

Chef Scott was amazing! My fiance and I had an amazing night learning how to make pizza. Parking near our building is not easy and Scott found a spot with ease. The night was great and Scott also gave us his recommendations for restaurants in Chicago. We are looking forward to many more amazing pizzas to come! We are also now huge fans of Cozymeal and are considering which classes to take next.

MaryLou L. April, 2018

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Booked the Flatbread Galore class and learned a lot with Chef Andy. He was very accommodating and is a wealth of knowledge about cooking techniques and tips. I found him very professional even though the set up was informal in our home. The class was both interesting and fun. Would definitely book another class with Chef Andy.

Kelsey L. March, 2026

Booked the class Naples Pizza Essentials with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

He was very entertaining. We cooked a salad pizza and meatballs. I wish we could’ve made our own dough and the sorbet but I’m sure he had to do that for time purposes other than that it was a great class.

Megan D. October, 2025

Booked the class From Dough to Delicious Pizza with Chef Janet in Lincolnwood

Fun class and Chef Janet was so helpfully in answering all our questions. Such a nice experience to do in your own home!

Tiffany Q. April, 2025

Booked the class Crafting Italian Pizza with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Chef Andy was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, creating a fun and inviting atmosphere throughout the class. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would absolutely take another class with him. Highly recommend Chef Andy to anyone looking to learn and have a great time!

Christine W. March, 2025

Booked the class Crafting Italian Pizza with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

We had a wonderful time learning and making pizzas with Chef Andy. We will be recommending to our friends.

Roselind A. November, 2024

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

Chef Andy and team did an excellent job engaging our group of 30!

Roselind A. November, 2024

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

Chef Andy and Team were great as always! This was our second time holding a professional team building event for professional leaders. Chef was great about making any necessary accommodations and made the experience fun. Everyone had a blast and the food was great.

Ray S. June, 2024

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

I recently coordinated and attended a corporate pizza making class with Chef Andy and his team, and it was great! As a host, Chef Andy was exceptional. His warmth, enthusiasm, and sense of humor created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that kept us entertained throughout the class. He tailored the experience to suit our dietary needs and culinary preferences, ensuring that everyone felt included and could fully participate. Chef Andy's expertise in pizza making was incredibly impressive. He adjusted his teaching style to accommodate various skill levels, making sure everyone could grasp the techniques and get hands-on with the process. I highly recommend Chef Andy and his team for any corporate or private cooking event. Their exceptional hosting skills, accommodation, and culinary expertise make for an unforgettable experience.

Amanda . April, 2024

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Had so much fun in Chef Andy’s class. Super personable and made everyone feel welcome no matter your cooking background. Highly recommend trying out one of his classes!

A.J. F. April, 2024

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Chef Andy was awesome! We were kind of dumb and showed up 30 minutes early not realizing the appropriate time. As a result, we had the opportunity to meet his lovely wife and daughter. He put together an awesome class and I would highly recommend to all of any experience level

Casey C. November, 2023

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

We had a great experience with Chef Andy during our Team private event. He was very engaging, personable, and shared a lot of helpful cooking tips! We highly recommend booking a class with Chef Andy and hope to see him again soon!

Sean D. October, 2023

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was fantastic. He was very professional while also creating a very fun and laid back atmosphere. The food was great and we learned a lot. Would recommend Chef Paco to anyone.

Liz P. August, 2023

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

We loved our pizza and flatbreads class with Chef Andy! We learned a lot, had so much fun, and made some great food. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about cooking or just have a good time. We'll definitely be taking another one of his classes!

Colleen M. June, 2023

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

Chef Andy was great. Contacted us before, during and after the event - great customer experience!

Sally L. June, 2023

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

We had a great team building event with Chef Andy, here's the some feedback from the Team members: Lisa - Chef Andy is very knowledgeable, fun, and made sure everyone is involved in the class and cared for. Michael - Chef Andy has a great personality and the cooking class was well-organized, and all of us with different levels of culinary skill learned something from the class. From an administrative standpoint, Chef Andy facilitated seamless communication and accommodation for our custom menu, even providing a vegetarian option for one of our team members. His thoughtfulness extended to sharing group photos with us at the end and ensuring that everyone had a great time. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Andy to everyone.

Jake A. March, 2023

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco is a great time. Also very flexible with scheduling needs.

David H. January, 2023

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Had a great time!

Vita D. December, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Pack was warm and inviting, informative, and a pleasure as a chef. Professional and organized; he definitely has the experience.

James C. December, 2022

Booked the event Making Pizza by Hand with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

Chef Andy was fantastic and our group had a wonderful time experiencing the Pizza-making course. Chef Andy was very personable and funny. He made it easy for our professional, corporate team of 8 to let our walls down and enjoy ourselves. Chef Andy identified who had experience and who did not, and paired us accordingly. It was a great opportunity to not only learn culinary skills, but also to bond with our colleagues. The course had an array of nice ingredients. and Chef Andy walked us through the techniques and skills we would need to prepare the ingredients and make the pizza. Though a fun course, Chef Andy made safety a top priority as he taught us basic knife and culinary skills. Chef Andy's sous chef was also very well prepared and kind to our whole group. They made us feel comfortable to ask questions and have fun. The venue and demo kitchen were well equipped and suited for this course. We would certainly do a cooking course with Chef Andy again, and will be recommending his courses to our department for future outings! Thank you Chef Andy!

Richard M. December, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Very good experience. we learned a lot and have been able to recreate it at home with some great pizzas

Neil W. October, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Fun and informative

Paul U. September, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Great class, learned a lot, Chef Paco was a great teacher

Corey T. September, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was great! We went to our first Cozymeal class and didn’t know what to expect, but had a lovely time. The pizza and crème brûlée were delicious, and my girlfriend and I plan on looking into hiring him for a private cooking class with our family in the future.

Paula Z. March, 2022

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Such a fun class! Great experience, highly recommend Chef Andy!

Chelsea M. February, 2022

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Paco was absolutely spectacular! Gave great instruction and made the experience fun from start to finish. The space was beautiful and beyond professional. The food was delicious and also very approachable. Paco's experiences are fit for novice and frequent cooks alike. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

Jordan B. January, 2022

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

We had an absolute BLAST with Chef Andy! He was fun, professional, and we learned so much. He started by bringing all necessary supplies and getting comfortable in our kitchen - there was zero judgment on what our kitchen looked like, what we normally cooked with, or anything like that. By using our home cookware and appliances, we learned all sorts of skills to make repeating this meal accessible in the future! Some highlights: - Andy taught us multiple ways to stretch dough - He taught us different types of crusts and flatbreads - He made everything seem affordable: told us where to find ingredients, was flexible with what types of flour and pans we used, and didn't push us to need "fancy" brands or specialty tools - If we made a mistake, he showed us how to fix it and improve - Everyone got to get their hands in! - We had leftovers for DAYS! Thanks again to Andy for being such a joy - and thanks to your sous chef for the spotless kitchen when you left! We've already recommended Andy to several family members and friends, and we hope to book another class soon.

Linda M. May, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Had a lovely time and some great pizza. Chef Paco warmly welcomed us into his home and was very clear with his directions. Being a former industrial trainer, I'm pretty picky when it comes to taking classes and this one was fun and very informative.

Patrick C. March, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was awesome! He has a very interesting background and it was great learning about this while we were making delicious Neopolitan pizza. Chef Paco is very safe and took COVID precautions at all times. I learned a lot about making good pizza and made 2 pizzas for family members a couple of days after that class and we all enjoyed it. I highly recommend this class.

Thomas W. March, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco is a very outgoing and learned chef, he brings a wealth of experience to the pizza making process and is helpful along the way while keeping the environment fun. Chef Paco had a covid safe environment while making sure that all chefs-in-training had a great time. I would definitely recommend taking this class.

Thomas F. March, 2020

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Awesome time, well worth it!

Connor T. January, 2020

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco's pizza making class was so fun and tasty! I had purchased it as a gift for my girlfriend and she (and I) loved it! Chef Paco was very prepared and a great teacher during the whole class! We are excited to take his pasta making class next!

Abbey M. January, 2020

Booked the class L'Amore = Pizza with Chef Scott

We had an amazing time with Chef Scott! He was so helpful and personable. He told us different techniques when it comes to making pizza and other foods as well. I do not eat meat and he made sure to bring special food for me and still meat products for my fiance. We had a great time and highly recommend Chef Scott!

Molly P. January, 2020

Booked the class L'Amore = Pizza with Chef Scott

Scott was great !!!

Dionne C. December, 2019

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This past Saturday (12/7), Chef Paco taught my daughter (who is special needs) how to make Pizza like it's done in Naples, Italy. She HAD A BLAST. The class as well as Chef Paco IS ALL SHE TALKED ABOUT in the car on the way home and ALL DAY on Sunday. Chef Paco is EXCEPTIONAL. He was patient making sure that my daughter was comfortable. And he also made it fun. She make several varieties of pizza in which she got to bring home. He also gave her dough to take home so she can practice kneading the dough and making pizzas. Again Chef Paco is the best and we WILL be soliciting his services in the very very very near future. If I don't, I truly believe my daughter would kill me. That's just how much she enjoyed this experience. And a BIG THANK YOU to Cozymeal for your openness, inclusiveness and accommodation of my daughter and her challenges. It is GREATLY appreciated.

Laurie S. December, 2019

Booked the class L'Amore = Pizza with Chef Scott

What an amazing experience! Chef Scott taught us to prepare a wonderful pizza dinner. It was a pleasure to spend the evening cooking with chef Scott and the food was amazing! What a special experience! We will definitely be scheduling another evening cooking with Chef Scott!!!

Selima H. November, 2019

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

My husband and I took the pizza making class with Chef Paco. As it turns out, he not only has owned his own restaurants, but spent substantial time in Italy learning the craft of pizza and pasta making. He was wonderfully engaging in conversation and in his instruction techniques. Chef Paco was reassuring and stepped in with hands-on instruction when we needed the extra help in stretching and shaping our dough into a recognizable pizza crusts. He had an abundance of ready made dough and ingredients from which to choose for pizza toppings. We skipped the salad portion of our meal so that we had room for all of our pizzas! We finished off the evening with a creme brulee´ which I toasted the top with his instruction so that I didn't burn anything else. Everything proceeded at a reasonable pace so that neither one of us felt overwhelmed or were searching for what to do next. We enjoyed our experience so much that I've already recommended him to my best friend, and are looking to have him cater a dinner at our home in the near future.

Janet G. July, 2019

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

What a wonderful experience! We learned a lot - making the flatbread dough, prepping the ingredients, arranging different toppings, and using fresh herbs - even expert slicing techniques! Fun, delicious, and insightful - we had a great time!

Carrie A. April, 2019

Booked the class Handmade Pizza Three Ways with Chef Kristin in Chicago (Old Irving Park)

Chef Kristin is a knowledgeable, great teacher, and dishes out such good food! I loved the way she made her dishes citrusy and savory. Her homemade ravioli and cauliflower steak were packed with flavor and her breakfast pizza will be an instant classic for other guests, I’m sure. Her delicious fig cake was such a wonder to look at too! Her home was beautiful and a great environment to learn in. Chef Kristin made the cooking process look fun and easy, so take a class with her and learn from one of the best.

Karen B. March, 2018

Booked the class Pizza and Flatbreads Galore with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Chef Andy and his sous chef Adrianna made the whole experience informative and great fun. We would recommend them to anyone and are already discussing our next culinary adventure. We would be thrilled to have them back.

Pizza Making Classes in Chicago

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Vegetarian Options

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Crafting Italian Pizza

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What Chicago Pizza Making cooking classes on Cozymeal include

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Pizza Making Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Creative Holiday Pizza - Family Fun

Hands-On Pizza Baking - Family Fun

Pizza Making Classes in Northern Suburbs

Creative Holiday Pizza - Family Fun

Hands-On Pizza Baking - Family Fun

Pizza Making Classes in Western Suburbs

Festive Pizza Baking - Family Fun

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