Cooking Classes in the Chicago Region

Best cooking classes in the Chicago Region for your next culinary journey.

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Discover the thrill of fine-tuning your kitchen skills and creating delicious gourmet dishes with cooking classes in Chicago and other areas! You can choose from a wide range of menus and cuisines, from breads and pastries to specialty menus covering a host of cultures. And your instructors are seasoned professional chefs eager to teach you everything you need to know, no matter your experience level. Book a cooking class today and taste the world in a whole new way!
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Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Flavorful French Bistro Cooking 6 slide
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Flavorful French Bistro Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook refined French bistro dishes in this cooking class while learning searing and frying techniques. Enjoy a traditional steak frites menu in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare seared ribeye with tapenade compound butter, crispy frites with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Jun 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Vegetarian Indian Classics 6 slide
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Vegetarian Indian Classics

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover authentic Indian dishes to add to your line-up of vegetarian recipes. Indulge in your favorite Indian dishes in this vegetarian cooking class. Whatever your skill level, Chef Rakhi will teach you how to cook traditional meals with unique spices and aromas you’ll love to recreate at...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
56 Reviews
Chicago (North Center)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Unforgettable French Spread 6 slide
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Unforgettable French Spread

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring beloved and unforgettable French dishes to life with Chef Janet. Fix your chef’s hat for a hands-on session with Chef Janet, where a cozy French cooking class celebrating classic comfort and timeless technique awaits. This immersive experience invites you to refine essential skills like braising, sauce...
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Chef Janet
5.0
93 Reviews
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella 6 slide
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Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Create a gourmet four-course meal featuring tapas selections filled with authentic Spanish flavors. This tapas and paella cooking class celebrates the heart of Spanish cuisine with premium ingredients, essential knife skills and a family-style feast. Under Chef Andy’s guidance, you’ll master traditional...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
382 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Journey to Spain 6 slide
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Journey to Spain

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Spain during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare a spread of traditional Spanish recipes and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients and smart culinary techniques. Some of the dishes you can...
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Chef David
5.0
90 Reviews
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 5:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes 6 slide
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Make Bold Outdoor Cooking Recipes

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook balanced grilled dishes in this cooking class while learning smoking and heat control techniques. Cook a bold grilled menu in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Prepare corn fritters topped with smoked salmon and herbed aioli, grill skirt steak with charred scallion gremolata and cook corn with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 4:00PM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Healthy Mediterranean Favorites 6 slide
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Healthy Mediterranean Favorites

$119
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$119
Create a menu of flavorful dishes while sticking with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Join Chef Andy in this fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to combine time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients to create a satisfying spread. First, you’ll make creamy hummus with garbanzo...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
382 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic Italian 6 slide
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Authentic Italian

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Embark on a culinary journey to Italy during this interactive experience with Chef David. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef David, you will learn how to prepare an authentic four-course Italian menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Italian recipes and culinary techniques. Some of the...
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Chef David
5.0
90 Reviews
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 5:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Pasta at a Local Distillery 6 slide
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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
5.0
93 Reviews
Chicago
Next Date: Thu, Jun 11th at 5:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Classic Kid's Pizza Party 6 slide
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Classic Kid's Pizza Party

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Budding chefs will learn how to make pizza dough and more with Chef Andy. Kids will get hands-on experience making homemade pizza in this cooking class with Chef Andy, who will guide them through making pizza dough completely from scratch. After mixing yeast, water and flour to make the dough, the kids will create...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
5.0
382 Reviews
Chicago (Lower West Side)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 6:30PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making 6 slide
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Coastal Italian Seafood Pasta Making

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook summer-inspired Italian pasta while refining core techniques. Make a full Italian-inspired menu in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll roll fresh pasta dough for linguine with clams and white wine sauce, prepare marinated prosciutto wrapped melon...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jun 3rd at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Sushi Making at a Local Distillery 6 slide
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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
5.0
93 Reviews
Chicago
Next Date: Thu, Jun 25th at 5:30PM & other times
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Chicago
Susan N.
Chef Yani has an impressive background. We learned so much AND, at the same time, had an enjoyable, relaxing experience.
Karen M.
What a delicious Italian meal we prepared ! The evening flew by as we all participated in the prep. Our budding chefs gained confidence and seasoned cooks some new tricks!
Victor B.
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
Sandra Vazquez .
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 — but the Roasted Leek and Gruyère Croissant was truly top tier! I’m already looking forward to booking another class in the near future.

FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES IN CHICAGO REGION

Where do cooking classes take place in Chicago?

Cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago take place across Downtown Chicago, the Northern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs, and other Chicago-area locations. You can book at the chef’s place, have the chef come to your home or office, or have another premium venue arranged for you.

Are cooking classes in Chicago good for date nights and group events?

From team events and birthday celebrations to date nights, girls’ night out, and group outings with friends, cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago work well for a wide range of occasions. They’re a fun, hands-on way to bring people together in the city or surrounding suburbs.

Can I book a private cooking class or join a public cooking class in Chicago?

Yes. You can book a private cooking class for your own group or join a public cooking class with other guests. Private classes are especially popular for birthdays, team-building events, celebrations, and date nights, while public classes are a great option if you want a shared experience without booking the full event.

How much do cooking classes in Chicago cost?

Prices vary based on the chef, menu, group size, and whether you book a public or private class. Cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are available at a range of price points depending on the experience, format, and group size.

What’s included in a cooking class?

Cooking classes on Cozymeal include all ingredients, all equipment, and step-by-step instruction from the chef. In many cooking classes, you also learn practical techniques such as knife skills, prep methods, and other hands-on cooking fundamentals. If the chef comes to your home or office, the chef also handles cleanup before leaving, so you do not need to prepare or pay for anything extra. After the class, you also sit down and enjoy the food you prepared.

Are cooking classes in Chicago good for beginners?

Yes. Most cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago are beginner-friendly and include step-by-step instruction from chefs on Cozymeal, so no prior experience is needed. The classes are designed to feel approachable, hands-on, and enjoyable for both first-timers and more experienced home cooks.

What types of cooking classes can I find in Chicago?

You’ll find a wide variety of cooking classes on Cozymeal in Chicago, including sushi making classes, pasta making classes, baking classes, Italian cooking classes, French cooking classes, Mediterranean cooking classes, vegetarian classes, and more.

Which Chicago areas can I browse for cooking classes?

You can browse cooking classes on Cozymeal across Downtown Chicago, the Northern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs, and other Chicago-area locations. Starting by area can make it easier to find the right class for your location, schedule, and occasion.
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