Cooking Classes for Kids in Chicago

This is an awesome kid-friendly cooking class designed to get future foodies involved with making their own meals. Anyway, what kid doesn’t love a pizza party? In this hands-on class, they get to create their own pizza menu to serve and enjoy. First, Chef Andy will guide young participants in making homemade pizza dough, teaching them hands-on rolling and kneading techniques. Then, they’ll use the dough to make their own customizable pies with their fa...

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...

Discover how easy it is to fold your own Asian-style dumplings in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Janet. You'll learn how to make delicious fresh dough and mouthwatering meat or vegetarian dumplings from scratch along with an easy dipping sauce to enjoy them with.Begin by practicing your knife skills as you prep fresh veggies and optional beef and pork to create a savory potsticker filling. Next, Chef Janet will guide you as you mix and roll fresh...

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...

Dive into the world of Italian doughs in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Rakhi!Begin the meal by whipping up a homemade Caesar dressing to add to a crisp and refreshing salad. Then, mix up garlic bread dough and knead it like a pro to make a soft, fluffy and warm garlic bread to enjoy on the side. Chef Rakhi will also teach you how to make pasta dough from scratch, along with the technique to knead and shape it. Hand-cut the dough into fettuccine a...

Get ready to host your next party with impressive dishes as you learn several mouthwatering recipes in this tapas and paella centered cooking class. Chef Andy will teach you to make these Spanish-inspired small plate favorites and iconic paella that your guests are sure to love.Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with Jamón-wrapped cantaloupe. Then, prepare pan con tomate, featuring rustic bread with fresh tomato, topped with a daily selection o...

Learn how to make creative vegan dishes inspired by world cuisine in this cooking class with Chef Rakhi. Start the class by preparing chickpeas and fresh cucumbers for a refreshing salad drizzled with a light lemon vinaigrette. Next, learn the secrets to making perfectly crispy and golden brown vegetable croquets with potatoes, beets and carrots. While you make roasted cauliflower, whip up a homemade harissa aioli with aquafaba to serve with it. Then, make...