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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Homemade Pasta Methodology
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Team Building Activity
Making Pizza by Hand
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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A Taste of Mediterranean Fusion
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make vibrant Mediterranean cuisine in a hands-on session. Explore the vast world of Mediterranean fare in an innovative cooking class. Learn to create classic flavors from the Mediterranean while under the instruction of a five-star experienced chef. Craft a feast featuring sous vide steak with roasted...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Spicy & Hot Szechuan Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Szechuan cuisine in a fun environment. Spice up your culinary skills with a hands-on Szechuan cooking class. Learn to make traditional Chinese cuisine from a five-star chef in an engaging setting. Master new skills in the kitchen while learning to make crispy pork wontons in chili oil sauce,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Gourmet Tuscan Kitchen Feast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the signature flavors of Tuscany in a feast of rustic elegance. This hands-on cooking class blends age-old culinary traditions with the finesse of a gourmet chef. You’ll prepare classic recipes such as Tuscan braised chicken. Then, your instructor shares tips and techniques for elevating simple sides such...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Mystery Basket Competition
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Challenge your teammates to a friendly competition with a mystery box challenge. Nothing brings out innovation and creativity quite like a competition, which is why in this unique team building experience with Chef Andy, you'll compete against your team members to determine who's a top-notch chef.
Your group will...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Fresh Mexican Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate coastal Mexican cuisine with a bright gourmet menu. This hands-on cooking class is a flavorful fiesta of food and fun. Throughout this tasty adventure into Mexican cuisine, you'll practice fundamentals like knife skills and grilling. The chef will teach you to prepare tequila-lime shrimp with mango relish,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Authentic Thai Flavors - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft homemade Thai dishes better than your favorite takeout resturant. Explore the flavors of Thai cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn aromatic herbs and fresh ingredients into a multi-course meal. Plus, master the art of traditional Thai cooking techniques and some...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Team Building Activity
Spanish Paella Party
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Team Building Activity
Making Sushi From Scratch
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Work together to become a team of maki sushi masters in this hands-on sushi workshop. In this team building class, Chef Andy will be your guide as you and your team work together to learn how to roll your own sushi and make other Japanese favorites from scratch.
Chef Andy will focus on teaching your team how to...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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All About Brioche
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the foundations of French brioche and ways to use the decadent dough. This in-depth cooking class explores sweet and savory applications of classic French brioche, an enriched dough that blurs the line between bread and pastry. An expert instructor will teach you the basics of preparing the buttery, soft bread....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Macaron Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make delicate French macarons in a one-of-a-kind course. Discover the sweet world of macarons in an unforgettable cooking class. Learn to make delicate pastry shells sandwiched together with cream under the instruction of a five-star pastry chef. Master new skills in the kitchen while making espresso macarons...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.