What will I do and make in a baking class and do we eat what we make?

In a baking class in Chicago, you'll bake hands-on alongside a baker, preparing 1 to 5 recipes depending on the class. You might make bread, cakes, pastries or other treats while learning core techniques like mixing, proofing and decorating. Many classes include time to sample what you've made, with extras to take home.

Are baking classes good for beginners?

Yes! 42 baking classes in Chicago are beginner-friendly, with step-by-step guidance from the chef. Great options include Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean, Journey to Spain and Superb Holiday Baking. Even when a class is not specifically marked as beginner-friendly, most chefs can adjust the pace and instruction to suit the group's experience level.

What are the most popular baking classes in Chicago?

Some of the top-rated baking classes in Chicago include From Savory to Sweet Bakes, Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean and Unforgettable French Spread, with ratings as high as 5.0 across 6 reviews.

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

Yes! 53 baking classes in Chicago offer vegetarian options. Most dietary requests can be accommodated, and you can share allergies, preferences or other dietary needs in the message field for the chef during booking.

Baking Classes Chicago

From Savory to Sweet Bakes Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago

Victor B.

Booked the class From Savory to Sweet Bakes with Chef Janet in Cicero

This was a Christmas gift for my wife and i tagged along. We baked Gluten-free and Gluten-full rolls, scones and cinnamon rolls. We had a great time. My wife was able to learn from a Professional and we had a great time. We'll definitely do it again in the future. Thanks

Fabulous Croissants Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago

Sandra Vazquez .

Booked the class Fabulous Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Chef Eric was enthusiastic, charismatic, and incredibly supportive throughout the class. Chef stepped in exactly when needed and shared quick, helpful tips that made preparing the dish so much easier. Both dishes were absolutely delicious â€” but the Roasted Leek and GruyÃ¨re Croissant was truly top tier! Iâ€™m already looking forward to booking another class in the near future.

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Mariana Macias .

Booked the class Fabulous Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Will completely recommend this class and looking forward signing up for future classes.

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Samantha C.

Booked the class Modern Specialty Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Chris was the chef that taught us how to make our breakfast and made the experience very memorable. Very professional and kind.

Melissa B.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This is our second Cozy Meal with Chef Paco and both times have been such a blast! We loved learning to make ravioli and even want to try it at home. The whole experience was amazing and food was out of this world. 5 stars always got Chef Paco! Weâ€™ll for sure be back!

Mallory M.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Amazing class! Chef Paco was a great instructor. Food was delicious. Great idea for a gift or even date night!

Heather M.

Booked the class Classic Southern Staples with Chef Lawrencia in Chicago (Pilsen)

Very accessible recipes and delicious food. My husband already said he will be able to make the salmon croquettes again on his own!! Chef Lawrencia was really good at giving my husband and I different tasks and bouncing between our stations to keep us engaged and supervise the meal progression. We had a very nice evening.

Aubrey N.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This experience was both super informative and extremely fun! There was one other couple present with my partner and I and we all had a great time chatting. We crafted our ravioli dough and after sat down to eat while Chef Paco made us salad. Chef Paco is super intelligent as well as a great host. We had a blast and plan to be back for more of his classes. Highly recommend this for any occasion!

Sara B.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We had a great time celebrating my momâ€™s birthday with Chef Paco! The raviolis we made were delicious and we finished off the meal with an amazing lava cake. I would definitely recommend taking a class with Chef Paco!

Lindsay F.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We absolutely loved this new experience full of tasty food and good conversation. If youâ€™re looking for a fun different date idea, this is it. Chef Paco made us feel so welcomed and confident in our cooking. We are excited to try another recipe again some time! PS. The lava cake is to die for.

Sherry L.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Phenomenal experience! Did this as a surprise birthday for my boyfriend! We both canâ€™t stop talking about the amazing time we had along with the food! Chef Paco was so welcoming, fun, and professional! We felt like family.

Josh V.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

April 20, 2019 As a self-proclaimed foodie and weekend warrior of the Chicago traffic and nightlife from Michigan, I wanted to experience something unique, fun, memorable, and small sided (romantic) in the Windy City. My date is a vegetarian so my quest to find a cooking class or experience that could cater to her lifestyle posed a challenge until I found Cozymeal and the Ravioli Techniques class with the personable Chef Paco. We arrived promptly for our class and he greeted us with a genuine friendly smile and showed us into his kitchen and well decorated home! The mood lighting was set and the music playlist was on point! After introductions, Chef Paco elaborated on his lustrous career as a chef, his travels, and experiences learned along the way. At this point, my date and I rolled up our sleeves and rolled out our ravioli after making pasta dough with Chef Pacoâ€™s expertise guidance while instructing us how to react if the pasta dough is too dry or too wet. We filled our ravioli with different types of mixtures Chef prepared for us ahead of time. After cutting out the ravioli, we sat down at our cozy table to share some moments over candlelight and wine as Chef Paco prepared our meal. The attention to detail could rival any â€œfancyâ€ Chicago restaurant. Our salad was expertly crafted with the freshest hand-picked ingredients. The ravioli was served with two different types of sauces that were just jam-packed full of flavor, my date even mentioned that she would have â€œlicked the plate clean if we were home!â€ A melt in your mouth chocolate lava cake was presented for dessert, there is never anything bad to say about chocolate lava cake! The experience moved at a good pace and Chef Paco knew how to keep us entertained while giving us time to live in the moment. The generous host even offered whiskies from his private collection! I would recommend booking with Chef Paco and I know I will myself in the future. The lines of communication was pretty open and response times were quick. This was my first time using the services of Cozymeal and it certainly hit all the marks of what I had in mind for a memorable date night. If youâ€™re a first timer, I recommend Chef Paco! If youâ€™re looking for a new experience, booking Chef Paco would not be a mistake!

Leah C.

Booked the class Pies and Tarts Aplenty with Chef Frank in Niles

We had a great time and learned a lot today. Thank you, Chef Frank!

Sean M.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

I hate to be that person to leave a not so great review, but I want to give honest feedback. I bought this class for my girlfriend and I as we both love to cook and we were both very excited to cook and learn from a professional chef. While making the pasta dough/ravioli was fun, thatâ€™s really all we took away from a cooking educational standpoint. The ravioli fillings were already prepared by chef, the starting salad was prepared and served by him (just lettuce and dressing. No glazed carrots/pine nuts as described on the menu), and he made the lava cakes himself as we were eating the raviolis. Maybe I had too high of expectations going into this, but was bummed leaving feeling like I didnâ€™t learn much. Felt more of like a dinner party where you go in and help in the kitchen every once in awhile than an educational experience. I understand chef had a lot on his plate with time frames, making sure everyone was up to speed on their ravs, cleaning up pots/pans/dishes, but he didnâ€™t take the time to explain much at all (what was in the ravs, how he made the lava cake, etc). If you asked a question heâ€™d give a short quick response and move elsewhere. If youâ€™re looking for a fun social event with cooking intermingled, this is a great option. If youâ€™re serious about cooking and want an educational experience, Iâ€™d advice looking elsewhere.

Onah B.

Booked the class Pies and Tarts Aplenty with Chef Frank in Niles

took the pies and tarts aplenty class. what was supposed to be an endearing learning experience was instead an absolute shit show. we were not provided proper tools. all the ingredients for the filling of the pot pie obviously came in a can. we made enough crust for one pie, the rest of the dishes were made with pillsbury. yes, the kind you buy in the freezer aisle. he tried to send us home with uncooked quiche as if liquid just stays where itâ€™s put. felt rushed the entire time. horribly disappointing experience overall, couldnâ€™t even bare to stay the full 2.5 hours.

Harrison C.

Booked the class Discover Handmade Bread with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Great focaccia

Austin S.

Booked the class From Savory to Sweet Bakes with Chef Janet in Highland Park

Chef Janet was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun for my wife and I. I would recommend her (and plan to) to anyone interested!

Austin E.

Booked the class From Savory to Sweet Bakes with Chef Janet in Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Where do we even start! Chef Janet made our date night perfect. The food was amazing, the conversation was great and the tips and tricks are some that we will hold onto forever. The icing on the cake is that our kitchen is even cleaner than when she arrived! Highly recommend Chef Janet and any class she is doing. 10/10 experience. We are already planning our next event with her.

laura b.

Booked the class Croissant Craze with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Chef Eric was a fantastic host & chef. He has a great energy as well as comprehensive knowledge & expertise. It was a pleasure to be in his class & we hope to try another one!

Theresa F.

Booked the class Bakery-Worthy Pastries with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Chef Eric is fantastic! He's knowledgeable, charismatic, patient and super supportive. He made me feel like a A+ student in class. It was very easy to follow his instructions and he is a very pleasant teacher overall. I will be looking for more classes with chef Eric! And of course everything was delicious!

Helen W.

Booked the class Bake the Rainbow with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Chef Eric was well versed in the making of macaroons--how to troubleshoot and avoid disaster. They turned out quite tasty!

Rick A.

Booked the class Pie Dough Creations with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

This class was outstanding!! Heather made the class very hands-on; she showed me a few new cooking tricks, which I greatly appreciated; the 3 items were delicious, which I will make again; and she made the class lots of fun. But most of all I feel much more comfortable in making the perfect pie crust! I will definitely take more classes. Thank you.

Kevin F.

Booked the class Bake Like the French with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Great work by the whole team - it was an enjoyable experience for all ages (note that Chef Eric was not the one running this but the chef who did was also very kind / helpful)

Susan M.

Booked the class Bake The Holidays Away with Chef Nancy in Skokie

Chef Shirley was great. She explained what needed to be done and everyone in the group had an opportunity to participate in the baking. Everything came out tasty. Everyone enjoyed the class.

Sharon S.

Booked the class Pleasant Bread Baking with Chef Nancy in Skokie

Class was informative and the resident chef was hands on and helpful with questions.

Ellen F.

Booked the class Global Donut Delights with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Fun experience and wonderful instruction! Thank you Chef Eric!

Melissa S.

Booked the class Valentineâ€™s Day Sweets - Family Fun with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Great experience and our Chef had a wealth of experience and knowledge! We absolutely adored her! Highly recommend!

Lori F.

Booked the class French Macaron Artistry with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Very good but I didn't get any of the recipes including the more preferable Italian butter cream.

Michelle B.

Booked the class PÃ¢tisserie-Ready Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

I had a great time. This was a perfect hands-on course.

Bradley F.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was great and thought us some really useful techniques for making ravioli. His kitchen was spacious and inviting. Great experience and would recommended to anyone!

Adie O.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

The class was fun and taught us an approachable way to make homemade pasta that I fee like I could replicate at home. Chef Paco was great!

Kayla B.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was incredible! We did the ravioli class as part of a bachelorette party and we had so much fun! The food was amazing & we learned so much! Chef Paco made the experience so much fun, and we havenâ€™t stopped talking about the class since we left!

Pauline M.

Booked the class Mastering Baked Goods with Chef Lawrencia in Chicago (Uptown)

Our kids had SUCH a blast learning from Chef Lawrencia! She was super patient and they had a blast learning how to make her recipes! This was s birthday present for one of my kids, and he LOVED it!

janelle m.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef paco was amazing !!! The experience was way above what I was expecting . We learned how to make ravioli . We had so much fun . The meal tasted great . He makes the experience very enjoyable . All the food was delicious. Great way to celebrate friends 50th birthday . Thanks again Chef Paco for a great evening and fun memories . We are excited to try this meal at home !

Denise L.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Evening was amazing. We learned tips on how to make ravioli. Chef Paco was encouraging and his passion for art of cooking showered us with excitement. We had a spectacular time and a most delicately delicious meal. We hope to take another Chef Paco class this year thank you very much

RHONDA S.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Tonight's experience with Chef Paco was fabulous! His space was very clean and inviting. He was prepared to cook, teach and entertain. The 2 ravioli dishes (spinach and ricotta cheese in a tomato sauce and sausage, mushroom and fennel in a sage butter sauce) were awesome. My cousin and I had a great time and we're looking forward to Chef Paco's next cooking lesson!

Yazmin S.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was awesome! He was very personable! My sister and I really enjoyed his ravioli making class, the food was so good! He made it seem so easy, I might just go out and buy a pasta maker!! I highly recommend this cooking class and any other chef Paco cooking class!

Isaac S.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco allowed us to cook a fantastic meal at our own pace. Was extremely personable and made us feel very comfortable in his home. The food ended up being delicious and enjoyable to eat. Would certainly recommend Chef Paco for any sort of cooking event.

Hamish T.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco gave us a fantastic and welcoming experience. To start with, he rearranged timings to fit into out tight schedule. When we turned up we were straight into things and soon had our first ravioli ready. He was generous with his skills and experience and gave us a great mix of lessons, conversation and a restaurant-like afternoon. A particular highlight (apart from the two ravioli dishes) was the delicious dessert. We had a great time with Chef Paco and would recommend him and his class to everyone.

Emily S.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

The food was incredible! We had a great experience with Chef Paco.

Jeremy S.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This was an amazing evening out! Chef Paco brought a wealth of knowledge, and we had a blast learning from him. He treated us like royalty, personally preparing and serving a three course, candle-lit meal. He also took pictures for us throughout the night. At the end, he shared from his collection of scotch and we enjoyed his company and learning about his experiences traveling across the city and the world and setting up new restaurants. He was warm, welcoming, and a heck of a chef. I would 1000% recommend!

Joanne B.

Booked the class Pies and Tarts Aplenty with Chef Frank in Niles

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon cooking pies with Chef Frank. He was knowledgeable, personable and gave us many helpful cooking tips!

Christine P.

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Such a great time! The food was delicious (salad, ravioli, and chocolate lava cakes), and Chef Paco was so much fun. Would recommend and do this again for sure!

Baking Classes in Chicago

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From Savory to Sweet Bakes

Rustic Breads From Italy

Fabulous Croissants

Freshly Baked Festive Bread Workshop

Team Building & Groups

From Savory to Sweet Bakes

Festive Seasonal Spread

Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

Unforgettable French Spread

What Chicago Baking cooking classes on Cozymeal include

Pastry Favorites

Elegant Autumn Macaron Workshop

Make Classic Autumn Macarons

Make Gourmet Autumn Macarons

Seasonal Apple Baking Workshop - Family Fun

Cake Decorating Favorites

Fall-Inspired Sweets - Family Fun

Treats for the Harvest - Family Fun

Harvest Sweet Treats - Family Fun

Classic Holiday Yule Log Cake

Chocolate Making Favorites

Mouthwatering French Croissants

Buttery Bliss: Irresistible Croissant Creations

Fabulous Croissants

Bread Baking Favorites

Breadmaking Skills

Rustic Breads From Italy

Discover Handmade Bread

Handmade French Brioche

Beginner-Friendly Options

Superb Holiday Baking

Daybreak Delights

Bakery-Worthy Pastries

Homely Fall Baking

Baking Classes in Downtown Chicago

From Savory to Sweet Bakes

Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean

Unforgettable French Spread

Spook-tacular Halloween Cookies - Family Fun

Baking Classes in Northern Suburbs

Gourmet French Croissant Workshop

Bakery-Worthy Pastries

Bake Cozy Pumpkin Treats

Hands-On Croissant Making Workshop

Baking Classes in Western Suburbs

Make Classic Autumn Macarons

Daybreak Delights

Hands-On French Croissant Workshop

Hauntingly Delicious Halloween Cookies - Family Fun

Chocolate Making Classes

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Chicago

Classic Holiday Candy

Festive Holiday Sweets

Artisan Holiday Sweets

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