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
New England Seafood Specialties
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Hearty fare from the Eastern U.S. becomes a comforting home menu. Get onboard with coastal favorites from the American East in a cooking class dedicated to domestic flavor. A talented local chef becomes your capable guide while you practice methods for making handcrafted crab cakes, fresh coleslaw with zesty...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Seasonal Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your own fresh spring macarons with help from a chef. In this seasonal cooking class, you’ll create fresh, flaky French macarons inspired by the flavors and ingredients of springtime. You’ll even get to craft the perfect flavor fillings to complement your...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Madeleines Made Easy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to craft delectable French desserts with ease. Discover how delicious authentic Madeleines can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to make bite-sized buttery cakes. Use fresh ingredients to add modern flavors to this delectable dessert. Plus, learn baking skills that will...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Amazing Antipasti
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get your meal started with an array of premium Italian appetizers. The dinner party begins with a cooking class that brings specialty starter dishes into the spotlight. Your gifted local instructor shares masterful techniques for topping your table with fried calamari, bruschetta topped with fresh olive tapenade,...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Fresh From the Bistro
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the tastes and textures of Paris with these magnificent selections. The dishes in this charming interactive cooking class call to mind the tasty traditions of true bistro dining. With guided instruction from a top local chef and a menu featuring pan-roasted tarragon chicken, asparagus paired with tender...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Steak Basics - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to cook a perfect steak every time. Steak is the star of this interactive cooking class where you’ll craft a steak dinner complete with sides and dessert. From the differences between rare and medium rare to how to choose the perfect cut, this chef-led experience is a delicious way to spend an...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh-Baked Danish Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
These authentic bakes are the perfect addition to your breakfast table or dessert tray. Add something new to your morning coffee or teatime treats with a cooking class showcasing delicious danish creations. You'll turn handcrafted pastry dough into pockets loaded with luscious cream cheese filling and pinwheel treats...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Homemade Nashville Cuisine
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the flavors that make cuisine in Nashville so delicious. Explore Nashville through cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes for a few signature dishes that light up the Nashville food scene. Plus, learn essential techniques and skills that will elevate your...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Delicious Danishes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate your baking abilities with these fresh and tasty pastries. The grocery store bakery section has nothing on this cooking class highlighting the techniques for crafting your own authentic danish-based treats. Your first-rate instructor shows you how to make a delicate pastry dough that becomes cream cheese...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Macarons in Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Chef's Suite - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stir up a little romance with a premium session made for two. With an evening of culinary creativity in a cooking class led by a top local chef, your date night activities get a whole lot tastier. Work shoulder to shoulder while learning to make seared scallops, salad featuring aromatic shaved fennel, risotto with the...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Hot Chicken 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Uncover the secrets of Nashville hot chicken is this chef-led experience. Create the hot chicken Nashville is famous for in this special interactive cooking class. Led by a top-rated chef, this hands-on session is sure to please any lover of spice and...
Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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