Fun Cooking Classes in Chicago

Explore the magic of being a gourmet chocolatier in this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She'll share her tips and tricks for turning out your own collection of sumptuous treats. You'll learn the secrets of tempering chocolate to achieve a crisp, glossy coating and work with an array of nuts, creams and candies to create incredibly luscious fillings. You'll also experiment with molds as you shape and fill your chocolates before taste-testing your...

Learn how to turn tinned seafood into a delicious meal in this lecture-style cooking class. Chef Janet will teach you the art of elevated simple seafood dishes. First, you'll learn how to turn salmon into crispy salmon nuggets. Then, combine mackerel with cannellini beans to make a flavorful dip. Make a savory Reuben melt with smoked trout and sardines on sourdough bread. These simple seafood dishes will be your new favorite snacks. Plus, you'll learn cook...

Dive into this interactive cooking class based on hit TV series "The Bear". Chef Andy will guide you through the creation of several delectable dishes that celebrate Chicago and the flavors of your favorite characters. Discover how to form Sydney's French Omelette with eggs, potato chips, Boursin cheese and chives. Prepare a spicy Italian beef sandwich with a side of homemade "quick" giardiniera full of fresh produce. Complete your meal with a delectable C...

Discover traditional European recipes in this interactive gourmet cooking class. Chef Rakhi will guide you through the classic techniques for building a full menu from scratch. Begin with a palate-cleansing roasted beet and carrot salad involving Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts. Craft a classic and hearty chicken pot pie pastry with chicken and béchamel. Learn to prepare a side dish of herb-roasted potatoes. Finish with a Parisian-style vanilla bean crème...

In this interactive cooking class with Chef David, you'll hone your cooking skills and learn new techniques for preparing meals with proficiency. Chef David will teach you basic knife cuts and other culinary tasks like sautéing, grilling and cooking grains while you prepare delicious dishes together. You'll practice your skills while preparing classic bruschetta, flavorful grilled sausage, ratatouille and cheesy polenta. Then for dessert, you'll learn how...

Allow world-class Chef Rakhi to guide you through a scrumptious Chinese cooking class. Learn the techniques for perfecting fried rice with shrimp and vegetables. Create a kicking classic Kung pao chicken involving chicken, vegetables and peanuts with a side of stir-fried fresh, local, seasonal vegetables. Design a delectable dessert of honey sesame sticks with flour, honey and sesame. Bring home your newfound recipes and hone skills to impress your friends...

This cooking class features an authentic Italian four-course menu using fresh ingredients. Chef David shares his tips and tricks as he teaches you to master an array of Italian recipes. You'll start with a charred Caesar salad topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan. Next is a creamy risotto with Arborio rice, stock and fresh herbs. Your entrée is a savory lemon and herb-roasted chicken. Dessert is a decadent vegan chocolate mousse. MENUCharred Caesar...

Explore the secrets of creating flatbreads and pizzas with help from Chef Andy in this in-person cooking class. From techniques for creating dough that's crispy and tender to choosing fresh, tasty toppings, you'll become a master of the craft in your own home kitchen. Your lesson will cover margherita pizza and flatbread topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil and an Italian sausage pizza and flatbread sweetened with honey and topped with cara...

Take a trip south with this cooking class led by Chef David. He shares favorite family recipes and culinary traditions handed down for generations in an interactive setting. You'll start with an authentic Southern cornbread with honey butter. Next, you'll prepare shrimp and grits with cheddar cheese and a side of braised collard greens with bacon and vegetable stock. Dessert is a rich bread pudding with brioche bread, eggs and dried fruit. MENUHomemade Cor...

This fun cooking class for kids is a great way to get little hands involved and skilled in the kitchen. Chef Andy will patiently help these eager chefs create a menu of Japanese favorites that they can be proud of. To start, they'll learn all about safe and proper knife skills while slicing cucumbers to make a refreshing salad. They’ll also learn to make an impressive sushi roll, filled with colorful fresh veggies like bell peppers, carrots and scallions...

Bring the best bites from Middle Eastern cuisine to your home table in this exciting in-person cooking class from Chef David. With his guidance, you'll learn time-honored techniques for creating authentic regional recipes your family will devour. Prepare traditional hummus to enjoy with crisp pita chips and assemble a refreshing Jerusalem salad filled with cool cucumber, tangy tomatoes and zesty red onions. Then, cook kofta, a hearty entree featuring lamb...

Enjoy a lesson in a different kind of steak dinner in this exciting in-person cooking class from Chef Andy. He'll share his techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind South American menu that serves up authentic Argentine flavor. Your lesson includes tender empanadas filled with potatoes and beef and a chimichurri skirt steak grilled to perfection, served with grilled vegetables and a tangy homemade chimichurri sauce. End the meal with a homemade gelato of yo...